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UPF NY-12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyers comes to the cage accompanied by Halloween Theme. Wait has chosen Say Hello as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnnie Wait!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wait is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyers.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meyers, as that shot connected.
It looks like Johnnie Wait has been cut.
Meyers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meyers lands some shots froms side control.
Meyers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wait defending against the ground and pound.
Meyers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wait down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wait gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wait trying to control here.
Meyers wants to take a breather but Wait is having none of it.
Meyers wants to pass to mount but Wait is defending the position.
Wait pushes Meyers off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers has closed the distance and engaged Wait in a clinch.
Meyers misses with a punch on the inside.
Wait keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyers's efforts to push away.
A short left from Meyers.
Meyers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wait gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meyers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Meyers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meyers throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wait to regain full guard.
Wait is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wait lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meyers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait tries to control but Meyers wriggling away.
Wait throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Meyers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wait.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wait looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wait is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meyers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wait with the ground and pound from mount.
Meyers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wait on the ground.
Wait trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wait throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meyers because Wait loaded up on that one.
Wait with good strikes from the mount here!
Meyers is squirming around, avoiding Wait's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Wait there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wait misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wait can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meyers is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wait cracks Meyers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wait thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wait tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wait cracks Meyers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meyers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wait with good strikes from the mount here!
Wait with shots to the head and body - Meyers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meyers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wait unloads with some shots from mount but Meyers bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Wait dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wait connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wait swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wait connects with a right hand. Meyers shakes it off.
Wait doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Meyers.
Meyers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wait eats them both and turns towards Meyers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Johnnie Wait's cut even more.
Meyers has Wait up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meyers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wait blocks a body shot from Meyers.
Meyers breaks the clinch.
Meyers gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wait just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyers's brow.
Meyers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wait wants to get back to his feet.
Meyers is chipping away with strikes.
Wait can't do much from the bottom here.
Wait manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wait wants to get back to his feet.
Meyers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meyers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wait's head.
Meyers with the ground and pound but Wait uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wait is looking to stand up but Meyers isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wait can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wait looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there.
Meyers is working Wait over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wait avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wait manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meyers manages to get himself to full guard.
Wait works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnnie Wait has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wait missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meyers gets back to full guard.
Meyers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wait scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wait in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wait in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Wait from controlling successfully.
Wait in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wait throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wait in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wait missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wait stands up over Meyers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Wait from controlling successfully.
Wait throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wait stands and throws Meyers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wait throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wait working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wait creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meyers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnnie Wait will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Wait's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Wait, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wait looks to land a right hand but Meyers moved out of range.
Meyers fails to land with a series of punches.
Meyers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wait on his heels. He'll look to pass Wait's guard now, I'm sure.
Meyers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meyers chips away with some ground and pound.
Wait has his feet on Meyers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meyers tries to bum rush Wait with a series of wild strikes but Wait uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wait throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wait is defended easily by Meyers.
Meyers rushes Wait and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyers is trying to force a seperation but Wait has the dominant position.
Meyers blocks an elbow strike.
Meyers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wait misses with a hook
and Meyers counters with a one-two to the body.
Wait defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meyers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wait feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyers's calf.
Meyers gets a clinch.
Meyers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wait tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wait wants to stand and escape but Meyers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait working a defensive guard here.
Meyers throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wait is looking to stand up but Meyers isn't so interested in that idea.
Wait has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wait is on top in guard.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wait pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyers is keeping the position for now.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wait scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mikey Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnnie Wait is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wait throwing strikes but missing.
Wait wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving.
Wait working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Wait from controlling successfully.
Wait tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyers is retaining full guard.
Meyers is trying to keep Wait in close.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wait throws a big right hand that misses.
Wait works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikey Meyers.
I think Wait has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnnie Wait!
Johnnie Wait really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by 変化を通過. The crowd seem to be enjoying Arabi's choice of entrance music: Genesis - Justice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinichi Fuujin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Arabi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Arabi ducks down to avoid it.
Arabi moves out of range of the body kick.
Arabi throws a shot to the body.
Arabi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Arabi.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Arabi saw that one coming.
Arabi dives in and scores a takedown into Fuujin's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arabi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fuujin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arabi actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arabi keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arabi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuujin pulls his head out easily.
Arabi looking for submissions off his back.
Arabi trying to control but Fuujin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arabi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is keen to just control but Arabi is a slippery customer.
Arabi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fuujin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fuujin!
Arabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arabi struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuujin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fuujin advances to mount.
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Arabi is working to get back to half guard.
Arabi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuujin can't control as he wanted to and Arabi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fuujin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fuujin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arabi is looking to get to half guard.
Fuujin landing punches.
Fuujin looking to control but Arabi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arabi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin trying to control but Arabi is having none of it.
Arabi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arabi regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arabi is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arabi trying to get back to full guard but Fuujin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Arabi tries to lock up and control but Fuujin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuujin working for a guillotine from mount but Arabi is in no mood to give up.
Fuujin tries to control but Arabi wriggling away.
Fuujin with a couple of short strikes.
Arabi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuujin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arabi is looking to escape.
Fuujin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arabi looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Fuujin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Arabi does no damage.
Fuujin throws a head kick but Arabi moves out of range.
Arabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuujin tries to avoid it but Arabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuujin to the ground. Fuujin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arabi misses with a looping left.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuujin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arabi if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Arabi misses.
Arabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the head.
Arabi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Arabi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arabi misses with a takedown attempt - Fuujin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuujin, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arabi blocks a low kick nicely.
Fuujin dips to his left and cracks Arabi with an uppercut!
Arabi shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arabi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shinichi Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Arabi.
Fuujin clobbers Arabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaius Arabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arabi misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Arabi.
Fuujin throws a push kick but Arabi slaps the foot to one side.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. Arabi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arabi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arabi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arabi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuujin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arabi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fuujin - that will leave a mark!
Arabi throws a shot from downtown. Fuujin moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arabi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arabi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuujin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arabi's head.
Arabi is rocked!
Shinichi Fuujin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuujin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Arabi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fuujin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinichi Fuujin!
Shinichi Fuujin retains his lightweight title!
Shinichi Fuujin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Who We Be. Kasumi has chosen Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness as his entrance music. Kenshiro Kasumi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earl Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Kasumi misses with a looping left.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasumi tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasumi pushes Simmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kasumi breaks from the clinch.
Simmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons is looking to clinch but Kasumi is avoiding it.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Kasumi.
Simmons looks to land a left hand but Kasumi moved out of range nicely.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Kasumi keeps it at a distance.
Simmons clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasumi has double underhooks.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasumi is just out of range.
Simmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasumi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons slips a straight right by Kasumi.
Kasumi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasumi, right into the meat.
Kasumi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simmons's calf.
Kasumi misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasumi avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Kasumi pushes him off.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Earl Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasumi misses with a body shot.
Simmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasumi lands a slapping body shot.
Kasumi scores with a nice head shot.
Simmons tries to clinch but Kasumi moves out of range.
Kasumi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasumi clobbers Simmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasumi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasumi throws out a loose jab but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi misses the shot to the body.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasumi.
Kasumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasumi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons counters with a thumping low kick.
Simmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simmons.
Simmons wants to clinch but Kasumi slips to the side
and Kasumi counters with a good, hard body kick but Simmons shrugs it off.
Simmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasumi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kasumi jabs Simmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasumi scores with a jab.
Kasumi throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasumi scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to clinch but Kasumi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Kasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Kasumi lands with a nice body kick.
Simmons is looking to wear down Kasumi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kasumi lands a leg kick that knocks Simmons off balance momentarily.
Kasumi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kasumi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kasumi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simmons will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kasumi! Simmons is out on his feet! Kasumi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Simmons is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Simmons is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenshiro Kasumi!
Kenshiro Kasumi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You are already dead....'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы расправи. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotov.
Zotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Zotov.
Young throws a right hand that Zotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zotov also avoids with ease.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Young tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zotov.
Zotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Young moves into range and clinches up with Zotov.
Zotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zotov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Young.
Zotov breaks the clinch.
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Young checks a leg kick.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young drives through and clinches with Zotov against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands a body shot.
Zotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zotov is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zotov or not.
Zotov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zotov has his back to the cage.
Zotov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zotov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zotov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Young stacks Zotov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Young!
Young tries for a kimura but Zotov is defending well.
Zotov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zotov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zotov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young.
Young tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zotov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is trying to control. Zotov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Young is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zotov is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is pushing down on Zotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Young has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zotov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young trying to pass the guard but Zotov defending well.
Zotov moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Zotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Zotov slips nicely into half guard.
Zotov is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Zotov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zotov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Zotov's guard. A big mistake from Zotov there, giving up the dominant position!
Zotov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franky Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zotov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Zotov settles back down.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young clinches up against the cage.
Young stalling.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Zotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young digs a right hand into Zotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zotov's gas tank.
Zotov jumps guard but Young turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young lands a left hand.
Young blocks an elbow strike from Zotov.
Young blocks a body shot from Zotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zotov working aggressively here.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young digs a right hand underneath Zotov's ribcage. Zotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Young walks away with a smile on his face. Zotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young has Zotov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Young on the inside.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young breaks from the clinch.
Zotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Zotov.
Young digs a good body shot into Zotov's ribs.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Zotov pushes him off.
Young instigates a clinch.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zotov tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zotov working aggressively here.
Zotov is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Zotov into the cage.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zotov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zotov tries a knee to the head but Young blocks it.
Zotov wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Young breaks the clinch.
Young tries to clinch but Zotov is having none of it.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young fails with the takedown.
Zotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Young if he has to take too many more of those.
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Franky Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Young scores with a hook to the body.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Zotov.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zotov tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zotov's elbow.
Zotov fails to pull guard.
Zotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Young.
Zotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Zotov misses with a knee to the head.
Young lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young is working Zotov over against the cage.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young is working Zotov over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Young works over Zotov's head and body with a nice combination.
Young is looking to clinch but Zotov is avoiding it.
Zotov throws out a leg kick but Young moves out of range and Zotov only half commits.
Zotov throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Zotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
Zotov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Young.
Franky Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zotov scores with a jab.
Zotov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Zotov fails with the takedown.
Franky Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Young catches Zotov right on the button with a cross.
Young tries to clinch up but Zotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Young moves out of range as Zotov throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zotov.
Zotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Young stalls.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Zotov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young blocks a body shot from Zotov.
Young works on Zotov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Zotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zotov slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zotov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Young checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Young staying out of range there.
Young takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zotov gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young lands a right hand.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Nice elbow from Zotov.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zotov is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zotov has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Zotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zotov.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Young really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Young pushes Zotov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young blocks it with crossed arms.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zotov up against the cage.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zotovs head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zotov.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
A short right from Young.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Zotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov lands a nice uppercut.
Zotov tries to circle away but Young has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands a left hand.
Zotov can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Zotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young digs a right hand underneath Zotov's ribcage. Zotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zotov looking to slow down the pace here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
A short right from Young.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young cracks Zotov with a nice body shot.
Zotov tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Zotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Young.
Zotov is trying to stall.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Young.
Zotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Young avoids the damage to the body.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young manages to break the clinch.
Franky Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young rushes Zotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Young.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young presses Zotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Young.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young gets through Zotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Young dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young gets a clinch.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Young lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov lands an uppercut.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zotov.
Zotov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zotov stalls.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Zotov fails to land.
Zotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Zotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Young tries to clinch there but Zotov circles away.
Young tests Zotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zotov throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Zotov pushes him off.
Young throws a series of punches but Zotov avoids them all with ease.
Zotov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Young takes a step back to recover.
Young tries to clinch up but Zotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Young throws a combination. Zotov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Young lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zotov - that will leave a mark!
Young tries to clinch up.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young blocks a low kick nicely.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Zotov tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
Zotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young moves out of range of the leg kick from Zotov.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zotov throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zotov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young trying to stall but Zotov improves his position.
Young pushes Zotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle.
Zotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young has Zotov pressed against the cage.
Zotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zotov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Young to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young is leaning against Zotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young prevents a body shot from Zotov.
Zotov takes a shot to the head.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Young on the inside.
A short uppercut from Young.
Zotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zotov tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
A short right from Young.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young lands a body shot.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Young!
Franky Young is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Franky Young thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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