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UPGV 181 Katsaros vs Pejovsky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Osei Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rege fails to land the takedown.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rege swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rege gets tackled into the cage by Osei Tutu. Osei Tutu maintains the clinch.
Rege jumps into guard, dragging Osei Tutu to the mat.
Osei Tutu wanted to stand there but Rege had control of the position.
Osei Tutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rege is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rege keeping full guard, as Osei Tutu tries to pass.
Rege working a defensive guard here.
Rege striking off his back but it's not causing Osei Tutu any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osei Tutu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Rege counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osei Tutu keeping moving, preventing Rege from controlling successfully.
Rege stopping the sweep attempt from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu pulls Rege in to control the position.
Let's hope that Osei Tutu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osei Tutu as he jumps to the side.
Osei Tutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rege's head.
Unigu Rege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rege decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rege is trying to control. Osei Tutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osei Tutu wants to stand back up but Rege manages to pass into side control.
Rege in the domination position with Osei Tutu hanging on.
Osei Tutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rege misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rege tries to stand but Osei Tutu is controlling his head.
Osei Tutu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rege is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osei Tutu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rege lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu is working to get back to half guard.
Rege in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osei Tutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osei Tutu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rege fails to advance to Osei Tutu's back.
Rege is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Osei Tutu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osei Tutu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rege ducks under a wild hook from Osei Tutu.
Rege fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rege shoots for a double leg takedown but Osei Tutu sprawls well. He's pushed Rege's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osei Tutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rege shoots in looking for a takedown but Osei Tutu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rege's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rege blocks a jab.
Rege tries a head kick but it misses.
Osei Tutu stuffs the takedown attempt from Rege. Rege gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osei Tutu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rege misses with a body kick.
Osei Tutu rushes Rege and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osei Tutu lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rege blocks a body shot from Osei Tutu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osei Tutu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Osei Tutu tries a body shot but Rege blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unigu Rege dominated that round.
That's time! Rege's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rege throws a sloppy head kick and Osei Tutu moves out of range easily.
Osei Tutu tries to keep at a distance but Rege has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osei Tutu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rege in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rege is struggling to control the position.
Osei Tutu misses with a body punch.
Osei Tutu crunches a lovely knee into Rege's ribcage.
Osei Tutu lands with a left to the head.
Rege is trying to break the clinch but Osei Tutu has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osei Tutu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Rege misses with a punch to the body.
Osei Tutu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osei Tutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rege really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osei Tutu stops a takedown attempt from Rege.
Osei Tutu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Osei Tutu lands a body punch.
Osei Tutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rege uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osei Tutu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rege gets an underhook and turns Osei Tutu into the cage.
Osei Tutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rege's elbow.
Osei Tutu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rege is defending well for now.
Rege manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Osei Tutu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rege swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osei Tutu won't allow Rege to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu wants to pass the guard but Rege is keeping the position.
Osei Tutu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Osei Tutu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rege looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Osei Tutu slips a jab and a cross from Rege.
Osei Tutu throws a looping overhand right but Rege ducks down to avoid it.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up but Rege circles away and keeps his distance.
Rege swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege is looking to clinch.
Rege wants to clinch.
Osei Tutu lunges at Rege with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rege's hand.
Osei Tutu avoids the head kick by Rege.
Rege has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osei Tutu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rege's head.
Rege fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osei Tutu manages to avoid it.
Rege lands a nice looking body shot.
Osei Tutu moves into the clinch.
Rege can't find room to land a body shot as Osei Tutu controls the action.
Osei Tutu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Osei Tutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osei Tutu stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu blocks a body shot from Rege.
Osei Tutu lands a nice uppercut.
Rege tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osei Tutu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osei Tutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Osei Tutu lands a shoulder strike.
Rege is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rege drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osei Tutu pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rege moves to clinch but Osei Tutu breaks away
and Osei Tutu counters with a left to the body.
Rege rushes Osei Tutu and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Osei Tutu.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rege drops back down to his feet.
Danny Osei Tutu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rege wants to get back to striking at distance but Osei Tutu won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Osei Tutu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rege manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osei Tutu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rege or perhaps it was just good defense by Osei Tutu which made him look bad.
Rege closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osei Tutu circles away.
Osei Tutu cracks Rege with a good jab.
Rege tries to clinch there but Osei Tutu circles away.
Rege moves into range and clinches up with Osei Tutu.
Rege jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osei Tutu walks away with a smile on his face. Rege gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rege tries to clinch but Osei Tutu moves out of range.
Rege misses with a two punch combination.
Rege misses with a left hand
and Osei Tutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rege shoots in but no luck this time.
Osei Tutu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rege misses.
Rege fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unigu Rege is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osei Tutu wants to clinch.
Osei Tutu clinches.
Osei Tutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osei Tutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osei Tutu.
Rege breaks the clinch.
Rege throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osei Tutu's waist but Osei Tutu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rege off to one side.
Rege misses with a body kick.
Rege shoots for a takedown but Osei Tutu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rege fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osei Tutu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rege has time to react.
Osei Tutu keeps the fight on the outside.
Rege with a lazy takedown attempt
and Osei Tutu counters with a series of strikes. Rege will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rege tries to clinch but Osei Tutu moves out of range.
Danny Osei Tutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osei Tutu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rege is in Osei Tutu's guard.
Osei Tutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osei Tutu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rege defends it easily.
Rege trying to control the position from guard on top but Osei Tutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osei Tutu has Rege pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege trying to control the position from guard on top but Osei Tutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Osei Tutu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Osei Tutu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rege drops back down to his feet.
Rege is trying to break the clinch but Osei Tutu is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osei Tutu scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Unigu Rege has been cut.
Rege's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osei Tutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu won't allow it.
Rege tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rege is trying to trip Osei Tutu. He has hold of a leg but Osei Tutu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rege persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osei Tutu managing to control the position.
Osei Tutu working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege wants to control from the top but Osei Tutu keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Osei Tutu.
I think Osei Tutu 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Osei Tutu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cale Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeb Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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166 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cale Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeb Russell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Carter rushes Russell and presses him up against the cage.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Carter stalls.
Russell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Russell lands a knee to the body.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter has Russell pushed against the cage.
Carter avoiding damage as Russell throws knees to the body.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Russell.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Russell tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
Russell misses with a punch to the body.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Russell should have avoided that one.
A jab from Carter misses.
Russell slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Russell.
Russell tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter cracks Russell with a good jab.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russell takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russell missing with knees to the body.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Russell.
Russell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carter regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Russell off! Russell jumps back into Carter's guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a big right hand that misses.
Russell content to stall in guard here.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell is trying to keep Carter in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeb Russell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell connects with a leg kick. Carter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Russell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russell. Russell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Russell.
Carter is trying to stall.
Russell looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Russell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russell misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a hook. Russell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Russell looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Cale Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell avoids the body shot from Carter.
Cale Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch
and Russell counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Russell.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carter lands a jab-cross combination.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Russell misses with a body shot.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Jeb Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell stuffs the takedown.
Nice cross by Carter.
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!
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Carter digs a good body shot into Russell's ribs.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Russell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russell tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Russell.
Carter is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Russell lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Carter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russell tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Russell moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Russell.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Russell counters with a solid body kick.
Russell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carter swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a low kick but Russell avoids it.
Russell wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Russell counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Russell as he checks the leg kick.
Russell lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter misses the jab.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Russell counters with a slapping leg kick.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Russell is able to avoid easily.
Russell wants to land a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Russell moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Carter blocks the leg kick.
Carter swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Russell ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russell.
Carter throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
It looks like Cale Carter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Carter swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Russell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeb Russell.
I think Russell 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeb Russell!
Jeb Russell made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vo Nguyen Giap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giap has chosen Beach Party Vietnam as his entrance music. Vo Nguyen Giap has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Bonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vo Nguyen Giap!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham looks to land a body kick but Giap moved away.
Giap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giap looks to clinch
and Bonham counters with an outside leg kick.
Giap rushes Bonham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giap throws a head punch that misses.
Bonham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonham trying to control the position but instead, Giap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonham into the cage.
Giap misses with a punch to the body.
Bonham blocks the elbow strike.
Bonham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
Bonham wants to stall.
Giap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonham trying to stall but Giap improves his position.
Bonham misses with some punches.
Bonham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giap lands an elbow that stopped Bonham in his tracks for a moment.
Giap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Giap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonham's brow.
Bonham prevents a body shot from Giap.
Giap misses with the head strike.
Bonham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Giap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Giap breaks from the clinch.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Giap counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giap loads up on a big right hand but Bonham slips the punch.
Bonham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giap moves away.
Giap scores with a shot to the body.
Giap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giap tries to clinch there but Bonham circles away.
Giap tries to clinch there but Bonham circles away.
Bonham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonham looks to score with a jab to the body but Giap is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Giap lands.
Giap moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham tries to land knees in the clinch but Giap avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bonham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonham swings wildly with an uppercut but Giap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonham tries a body shot but Giap blocks it.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giap wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonham won't allow it.
Giap looking to throw knees to the head but Bonham is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Giap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Giap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonham.
Giap scores with a jab.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonham.
Bonham throws out a loose jab but Giap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonham throws a leg kick but Giap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Bonham coming out on top.
Bonham lands with a nice body punch.
Vo Nguyen Giap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giap tries to clinch but Bonham is having none of it.
Giap tries to clinch there but Bonham circles away.
Giap tries to clinch there but Bonham circles away.
Bonham keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonham scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham missing with a left hand there. Giap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giap gets in close and instigates 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!
Bonham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giap takes a knee right on the jaw!
Giap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonham tries a body shot but Giap blocks it.
Giap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giap doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonham circles away.
Giap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giap tries to clinch up but Bonham circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonham wants to slow Giap down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vo Nguyen Giap will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Giap clinches.
Bonham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Giap can't find room to land a body shot as Bonham controls the action.
Bonham lands an uppercut.
Giap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giap tries to stall but Bonham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Giap lands with a light punch inside.
Bonham blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Giap throws an elbow but misses.
Giap has a couple of punches blocked by Bonham.
Giap throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonham.
Giap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giap manages to break the clinch.
Bonham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Giap tries to clinch but Bonham moves away
and Bonham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Giap takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham throws an overhand right that lands on Giap's shoulder, as Giap tries to avoid the shot.
Giap tries to clinch but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bonham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonham as he connects with a hook.
Giap forces Bonham back against the cage and clinches.
Giap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giap is looking to clinch but Bonham is avoiding it.
Bonham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonham swings for the body but Giap moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonham as he connects with a hook.
Giap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonham ducks under a wild hook from Giap.
Bonham misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham keeps the fight on the outside.
Giap moves in looking to clinch but Bonham pushes him off.
Giap wants to clinch but Bonham slips to the side
and Bonham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonham in his tracks.
Bonham tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonham has Giap up against the cage in a clinch.
Giap misses with an elbow over the top.
Giap being controlled against the cage.
Bonham misses with a body punch.
Bonham tries to throw a body punch but Giap avoids it by throwing Bonham back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonham.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham tries a knee to the head but Giap blocks it.
Giap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bonham tries to throw a body punch but Giap avoids it by throwing Bonham back against the cage.
Giap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giap avoids the body shot from Bonham.
Bonham misses with a body kick.
Giap moves to clinch but Bonham breaks away
and Bonham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Giap is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Giap misses the shot to the body.
Bonham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giap tries to clinch up
and Bonham counters with a straight right hand.
Giap doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonham circles away.
Giap tries to clinch but Bonham moves away
and Bonham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giap checks a low kick from Bonham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonham throws a leg kick but Giap checks it.
Bonham swats away the attempt to clinch by Giap.
Bonham instigates a clinch.
Bonham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giap's elbow.
John Bonham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonham blocks a body shot from Giap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giap tries to break the clinch but Bonham is controlling the position.
Bonham scores with a hook to the body.
Giap misses with a body punch.
Bonham avoids a wild elbow strike from Giap.
Bonham blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Giap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Giap takes a knee to the side of the body.
Giap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that second round.
That's time! Bonham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giap, as that shot connected.
Giap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonham has Giap up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonham tries to work over Giap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham scores with a shot to the side of Giap's head.
Bonham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bonham - that landed with a thud.
Bonham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giap.
Bonham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giap scores with a shoulder strike.
Giap pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Giap.
Bonham is looking to control Giap's arms but Giap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonham has his back to the cage.
Bonham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonham blocks an elbow strike.
Bonham takes a shot to the head.
Bonham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giap backwards.
Bonham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giap wants to stall.
Bonham stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bonham for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bonham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Giap is looking to control Bonham's arms but Bonham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giap has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Giap.
Bonham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Giap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonham throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonham crunches a lovely knee into Giap's ribcage.
Giap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giap tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Giap crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bonham - the referee stops the clock and Giap gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bonham. Giap manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Bonham is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonham clinches up with Giap and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giap working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Giap as Bonham tries to tie him up.
Giap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonham's elbow.
Bonham throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonham.
Giap throws an elbow that misses.
Giap managing to block the knees to the body from Bonham.
Bonham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giap lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Giap throws an elbow but misses.
Bonham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonham lands a right hand.
Giap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonham backwards.
Bonham trying to control the position but instead, Giap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonham into the cage.
Giap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Giap lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonham takes an elbow to the temple.
Giap stalling in the clinch but Bonham improves position.
Giap lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giap.
Giap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonham lands a shot to the body.
Giap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giap is trying to push Bonham away but Bonham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Giap.
Knees to the body from Bonham.
Bonham wants to stall.
Bonham has a couple of punches blocked by Giap.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonham taking a breather.
Bonham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Giap's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
John Bonham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner has chosen Goodtimes as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rylan Gardner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Mattos slips the punch.
Gardner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mattos is looking for a sweep.
Gardner controlling the position.
Mattos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gardner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gardner throwing shots but Mattos is blocking nicely.
Gardner is thwarting Mattos 's attempts to control the position.
Gardner controlling the action here.
Gardner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gardner stops Mattos from getting back to his feet.
Mattos is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Gardner there.
Gardner throws a strike but Mattos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gardner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mattos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gardner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mattos has wrist control.
Gardner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner trying to move into half guard but instead Mattos has managed to sweep!
Mattos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner looking to control.
Mattos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gardner wants to sweep here but Mattos controlling him for the moment.
Gardner controls Mattos momentarily but Mattos frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Moyses Mattos .
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gardner takes a swing at Mattos 's ribcage but misses.
Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Gardner scores with a four punch combination!
Gardner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from Mattos .
Gardner throws a lazy right hand but Mattos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattos throws a hook to the side of Gardner's head but Gardner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mattos , as that shot connected.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gardner.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mattos avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Mattos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moyses Mattos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mattos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Mattos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner looks to land a left hand but Mattos moved out of range nicely.
Gardner misses the jab.
Mattos cracks a nice hook into Gardner's ribs.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rylan Gardner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardner throws a right and a left that Mattos avoids nicely.
Gardner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mattos cracks Gardner with a good jab.
Gardner slips under a jab from Mattos .
Gardner lands a jab to Mattos 's midsection.
Mattos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gardner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos lands a nice shot to the body.
Mattos connects with a jab.
Gardner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mattos is just out of range.
Mattos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rylan Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mattos misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mattos moves away.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Gardner throws a body punch but Mattos moves out of range.
Mattos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gardner under the eye.
Gardner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mattos rather than just go for the knockout.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch.
Gardner looks to land a left hand but Mattos moved out of range nicely.
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardner throws the left hand but Mattos avoids the punch easily.
Mattos jabs Gardner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown. Mattos tries to sprawl out of it but Gardner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mattos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Mattos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos sizes up Gardner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner misses the body punch
enabling Mattos to counter with a crisp jab.
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gardner.
Moyses Mattos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylan Gardner.
Mattos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Rylan Gardner has been cut.
Mattos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mattos moves into the clinch.
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mattos keeps control of Gardner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mattos is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardner wants a takedown but no success here.
Mattos wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Still in the clinch, Mattos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Gardner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos scores with a nice strike.
Gardner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mattos ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Gardner tries to clinch up but Mattos circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardner misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws a hook but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner is looking to clinch.
Mattos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardner, pushing him back against the cage.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Mattos working aggressively here.
Gardner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mattos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Mattos misses with a body punch.
Gardner can't break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gardner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mattos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Mattos .
Mattos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gardner is keeping busy.
Mattos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moyses Mattos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Gardner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mattos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Gardner.
Mattos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gardner.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mattos .
Mattos lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattos lands a nice shot to the body.
Mattos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Gardner gets tackled into the cage by Mattos . Mattos maintains the clinch.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mattos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos lands with a short shot to the head.
Mattos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mattos .
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Mattos .
Mattos misses with a punch to the body.
Mattos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mattos is working Gardner over against the cage.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Mattos on the inside.
Gardner is trying to maintain a safe position but Mattos gets an underhook and turns Gardner into the cage.
Gardner tries to break free but Mattos pushes him back against the cage.
Mattos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gardner looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattos tries to work over Gardner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moyses Mattos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rylan Gardner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mattos .
Mattos breaks the clinch.
Mattos clinches up with Gardner and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mattos .
Gardner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mattos tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Mattos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gardner looking to throw knees to the head but Mattos is blocking nicely.
Mattos '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.
Gardner wants to get back to striking at distance but Mattos won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Mattos as he connects with a hook.
Mattos with a hook.
A big left from Mattos misses.
Mattos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Mattos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner throws a combination that misses
and Mattos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Rylan Gardner's cut even more.
Mattos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mattos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gardner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mattos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mattos up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner can't break the clinch.
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mattos misses with an uppercut.
Gardner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardner shoots for a double leg takedown but Mattos sprawls well. He's pushed Gardner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mattos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gardner throws a hook but Mattos blocks it.
Gardner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos .
And that's the end of the fight!
Moyses Mattos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mattos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moyses Mattos !
An out of breath Moyses Mattos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Lawson has chosen Animals as leaders -soraya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
212 lbs
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28
221 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
Kerry Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Lawson swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Lawson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kerry Lawson has been cut.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Michaels throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Michaels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawson!
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Lawson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michaels rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawson connects with a right hand. Michaels shakes it off.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawson lands a shot to the body.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Michaels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Lawson throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Lawson lands a jab.
Lawson sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Michaels misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to score with a low kick but Lawson moves his leg out of the way.
Lawson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Michaels lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawson. Lawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michaels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels slips a jab from Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kerry Lawson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michaels takes one to the chin there.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawson throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Lawson gets a clinch.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawson keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Lawson keeps him there for the moment.
Lawson prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with some punches.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Lawson misses with a body shot
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Lawson with a nice cross.
Lawson checks a low kick from Michaels.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawson.
Michaels defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michaels on the side of the head.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels throws a low kick but Lawson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson swinging wildly here.
Kerry Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Lawson both land. Nice combination.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing.
Lawson lands a slapping body shot.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Lawson moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Lawson. Beautiful body shot.
Lawson blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Good leg kick by Michaels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Lawson.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Lawson cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson checks a low kick from Michaels.
Lawson digs a good body shot into Michaels's ribs.
Lawson lunges at Michaels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Michaels's hand.
A combination from Lawson does no damage.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Michaels finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawson's head.
Michaels misses with the body kick
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels slips under a jab from Lawson.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson tests Michaels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kerry Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Michaels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lawson takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Lawson swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawson lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawson lands a body shot.
Lawson scores with a jab. Michaels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawson looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
Lawson swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Lawson scores with a sloppy right hand. Michaels should have avoided that one.
Michaels motions for Lawson to come forward. Michaels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels sends Lawson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michaels is motioning to the referee to let Lawson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lawson is rocked!
Michaels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Lawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Karl Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerry Lawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocks a jab.
Lawson lands the left hand.
Lawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Michaels. That one must have hurt.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels catches Lawson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Lawson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Michaels!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Michaels thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiilo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bounty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks- The Philosophy of Horror. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiilo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bounty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo lands a body shot.
Rodrigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bounty is just out of range.
Bounty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mark Bounty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounty loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo slips the punch.
Bounty tries to clinch but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a looping right.
Bounty slips under a jab.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bounty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bounty scores with a jab to the head.
Bounty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigo scores with the left hand. Bounty knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bounty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Bounty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bounty. Bounty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bounty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bounty connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Bounty as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
Rodrigo lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bounty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bounty lands with an overhand left.
Bounty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bounty scrambles back to his feet.
Bounty throws a jab when Rodrigo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bounty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bounty lands a head shot.
Bounty is looking to clinch but Rodrigo is avoiding it.
Bounty lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigo misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bounty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodrigo ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Bounty avoids them all with ease.
Bounty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bounty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bounty's calf.
No joy there for Rodrigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a looping overhand right but Bounty ducks down to avoid it.
Bounty lands a nice hook to Rodrigo's body. Rodrigo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bounty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bounty thows a body shot but no joy.
Bounty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bounty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bounty lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Hiilo Rodrigo has been cut.
Bounty connects with a right hand. Rodrigo shakes it off.
Bounty's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bounty duly obliges.
Rodrigo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bounty gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bounty!
An out of breath Mark Bounty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi and Takeshi Kovacks. Choi comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - Gangnam Style. K.J. Choi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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248 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, K.J. Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacks moves out of range easily.
Choi darts in and clinches Kovacks up against the cage.
Kovacks trying to control the position but instead, Choi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovacks into the cage.
Choi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kovacks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Choi lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Kovacks misses with the head strike.
Choi lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Choi.
Choi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacks looks winded!
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacks looking to slow down the pace here.
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacks avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi throws a nice outside leg kick.
K.J. Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacks moves out of range as Choi throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Kovacks off balance momentarily.
Choi throws a leg kick which misses Kovacks's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacks tries to avoid it.
Choi drops Kovacks with a beautiful combination! Kovacks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Choi is looking for the KO!
Kovacks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Choi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacks ducks into an uppercut from Choi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). K.J. Choi!
A victorious K.J. Choi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac & Dr.Dre - California Love. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatiev as he avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ignatiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Ignatiev's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ignatiev tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Johnson wants to control but Ignatiev is keeping him busy.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ignatiev trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson moves into full mount! Ignatiev won't be happy about that!
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Ignatiev bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatiev regains half guard.
Ignatiev tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Ignatiev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Ignatiev controlling from the back.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatiev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatiev keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Ignatiev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatiev wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ignatiev avoids it well.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Ignatiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Ignatiev with a good jab.
Ignatiev pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Johnson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatiev.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Ignatiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ignatiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev defending against the ground and pound.
Ignatiev is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ignatiev regains half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is keen to just control but Ignatiev is a slippery customer.
Ignatiev wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatiev is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Ignatiev is blocking nicely.
Ignatiev trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatiev controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatiev is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatiev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Ignatiev is defending the position.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Ignatiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson motions for Ignatiev to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Ignatiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatiev throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Ignatiev only half commits.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
CJ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ignatiev keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ignatiev is keeping the position.
Johnson stands up over Ignatiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ignatiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is controlling Johnson's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Ignatiev is rocked!
Ignatiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignatiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Ignatiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson digs a good hook to Ignatiev's body.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ignatiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ignatiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
A victorious CJ Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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222 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Goldman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldman off to one side.
Goldman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray connects with a body shot that sends Goldman's belly button to the back.
Goldman throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a big head kick but Goldman shrugs it off.
Gray scores with a push kick.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gray finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldman's head.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gray.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goldman instigates a clinch.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldman taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray gets through Goldman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
Goldman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Goldman laying and praying for a moment but Gray takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goldman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Gray wants to control but Goldman is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well.
Goldman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goldman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldman.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Gray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Gray - just one landing.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldman. Goldman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Goldman defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldman closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Goldman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman jumps guard.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goldman throws some wild stikes that Gray manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws some wild stikes that Gray manages to avoid easily.
Goldman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Goldman working the ground and pound effectively.
Goldman wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely.
Goldman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gray has worked his arm free - good work by Gray!
Goldman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray is not content to let Goldman control the position.
Goldman tries to advance position but instead Gray slips a leg back in to half guard.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman is thwarting Gray's attempts to control the position.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gray has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gray!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Goldman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Goldman walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldman throws a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Gray defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman throws out a powerful jab.
Goldman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldman.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
Goldman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Goldman misses with a leg kick.
Gray drives through and clinches with Goldman against the cage.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray presses Goldman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldman dodges an elbow strike from Gray.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Goldman lands a right hand.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Gray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldman up against the cage.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Goldman.
Goldman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gray regains guard.
Michael Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Goldman being controlled here momentarily.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Goldman pushes down on Gray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldman.
Goldman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman lands strikes from half guard.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldman 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!
A relieved looking Michael Goldman 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros comes to the cage accompanied by 卍 卍 卍. Pejovsky has chosen Anvil of Crom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neno Pejovsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Pejovsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky scores with a hook.
Pejovsky cracks Katsaros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejovsky thows a body kick. Katsaros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Katsaros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Katsaros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pejovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses
and Pejovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katsaros looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katsaros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky dodges the punch combination from Katsaros.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pejovsky.
Katsaros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Pejovsky misses.
Good exchange - Pejovsky coming out on top.
Oooooh!!! Pejovsky has knocked Katsaros down with a huge combo! Pejovsky steps away and waves a wobbly Katsaros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Katsaros.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pejovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pejovsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katsaros on the side of the head.
Katsaros throws a shot from downtown. Pejovsky moves away and avoids it.
Pejovsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Katsaros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros thows a body kick. Pejovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Katsaros avoids the body shot from Pejovsky.
Katsaros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katsaros lands with a nice combination. Pejovsky backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Katsaros.
Nice jab there from Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a head kick that Pejovsky semi-blocks.
That has opened up Neno Pejovsky's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pejovsky.
Jab from Katsaros.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Katsaros.
Katsaros takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katsaros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Pejovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katsaros, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsaros misses with a body punch.
Pejovsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsaros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katsaros misses with a kick to the body.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsaros moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
Katsaros looks to land a combination but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Pejovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsaros lands the left hand.
Katsaros avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pejovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Katsaros.
Pejovsky lands a head shot.
Katsaros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pejovsky takes a swing at Katsaros's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Katsaros.
Pejovsky lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsaros.
Katsaros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pejovsky moves forwards but Katsaros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Katsaros blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Katsaros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pejovsky takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pejovsky lands a body shot.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros scoring well with a low kick there.
Katsaros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky connects with a right hand. Katsaros shakes it off.
Katsaros is looking to land body kicks.
Katsaros throws a sloppy body shot
and Pejovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katsaros lands a nice shot that snaps Pejovsky's head back.
A clash of legs there as Katsaros blocks the low kick.
Katsaros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pejovsky lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a series of punches but Pejovsky avoids them all with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Katsaros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pejovsky - the referee stops the clock and Katsaros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pejovsky. Katsaros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pejovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsaros circles away quickly and effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pejovsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Katsaros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pejovsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsaros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pejovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky digs a good body shot into Katsaros's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick as Katsaros jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Pejovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pejovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsaros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but Katsaros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsaros throws a shot from downtown. Pejovsky moves away and avoids it.
Pejovsky throws a lazy body kick
and Katsaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky'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.
Katsaros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katsaros throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Pejovsky is predictable there
and Katsaros counters with a one-two to the body.
Oooooh!!! Pejovsky has knocked Katsaros down with a huge combo! Pejovsky steps away and waves a wobbly Katsaros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pejovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
Katsaros lands a right hook to the body.
Pejovsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katsaros throws a leg kick
and Pejovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pejovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros clobbers Pejovsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsaros.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsaros throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Katsaros.
Katsaros lands a head kick. Pejovsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The cut above Neno Pejovsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Katsaros looks for the body kick but Pejovsky saw that one coming.
Pejovsky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Katsaros takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Katsaros connects with a jab.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick.
Katsaros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pejovsky.
Katsaros moves out of range of the strikes.
Pejovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Katsaros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Katsaros.
Pejovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katsaros doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a shot from downtown. Katsaros moves away and avoids it.
Katsaros tries to land a front kick but Pejovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsaros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pejovsky can pounce on him.
Katsaros lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back to recover.
Pejovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsaros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pejovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros tries to land a leg kick but Pejovsky saw it coming and moves away.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Katsaros moves out of range.
Katsaros throws a looping overhand right but Pejovsky ducks down to avoid it.
Pejovsky connects with a body shot that sends Katsaros's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Pejovsky.
Katsaros lands a glancing blow to the side of Pejovsky's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejovsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katsaros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pejovsky lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katsaros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pejovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsaros's head.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Katsaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pejovsky. Pejovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Katsaros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pejovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Katsaros takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsaros.
Pejovsky defending well as Katsaros loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pejovsky scores with a shot to the body.
Katsaros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pejovsky throws a nice head kick!
Katsaros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Pejovsky as he checks the leg kick.
Katsaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsaros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pejovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pejovsky slips a jab from Katsaros.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick from Katsaros.
Katsaros feints and then cracks Pejovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pejovsky down.
Pejovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsaros moves away.
Katsaros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick which misses Katsaros's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsaros tries to avoid it.
Katsaros misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Katsaros's head but Katsaros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katsaros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Katsaros avoids it easily.
Pejovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsaros is just out of range.
Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pejovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsaros.
Katsaros throws the left hand but Pejovsky avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Katsaros misses the target.
Katsaros throws a body punch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick
and Pejovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katsaros misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pejovsky finds it's way through Katsaros's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsaros throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Katsaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Katsaros misses.
Pejovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pejovsky connects with a right hand. Katsaros shakes it off.
Pejovsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Katsaros. That one must have hurt.
Pejovsky misses the shot to the body.
Katsaros misses with an uppercut. Pejovsky saw that one coming.
Pejovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pejovsky looks to land a left hand but Katsaros moved out of range nicely.
Pejovsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Katsaros drops his hands momentarily and Pejovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katsaros is rocked!
Pejovsky tries to land a front kick but Katsaros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsaros throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katsaros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katsaros misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pejovsky scores with a nice body kick.
Katsaros throws a series of punches but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Leonidas Katsaros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a hook. Katsaros ducked under it nicely.
Katsaros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick
letting Katsaros counter with a right hand.
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!
Pejovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsaros.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Katsaros moves out of range easily.
Katsaros throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Katsaros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pejovsky scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Pejovsky - just one landing.
Katsaros misses with a body punch
and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsaros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Pejovsky.
Katsaros looks to throw the jab but Pejovsky is out of range.
Pejovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsaros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsaros tries to work over Pejovsky's front leg with a kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Katsaros tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Katsaros throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Katsaros throws the left hand but Pejovsky avoids the punch easily.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Katsaros misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsaros throws a lazy head kick
and Pejovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pejovsky lands a big head kick that sends Katsaros tumbling to the mat! Pejovsky takes a step backwards and waves Katsaros back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Neno Pejovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pejovsky 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky is the new light heavyweight champion!
Neno Pejovsky decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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