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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rothschild (ranked 3170 p4p, 327 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 2716 p4p, 286 weight class). Rothschild kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. Harry Distacio Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild checks a low kick from Distacio Jr.
Andy Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Distacio Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Distacio Jr checks a leg kick.
Distacio Jr misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rothschild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Distacio Jr's calf.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Distacio Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rothschild checks a leg kick nicely.
Rothschild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Distacio Jr tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Distacio Jr.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild pivots, looking for a leg kick but Distacio Jr is out of range and Rothschild settles back down.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Distacio Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Distacio Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rothschild counters with a good low kick that Distacio Jr was not able to check.
Distacio Jr throws a low kick, looking for Rothschild's leg but Rothschild calmly moves out of range.
Distacio Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Distacio Jr checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Distacio Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Distacio Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rothschild.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rothschild.
The fighters circling - Rothschild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Distacio Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Rothschild tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Distacio Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rothschild - the referee stops the clock and Distacio Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rothschild. Distacio Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
Distacio Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild throws a lazy right hand but Distacio Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Distacio Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Distacio Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Distacio Jr 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.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rothschild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rothschild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distacio Jr misses with a straight left.
Distacio Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothschild manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Distacio Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Distacio Jr misses with a combination
and Rothschild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distacio Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rothschild wants to land a leg kick but Distacio Jr is out of range.
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Distacio Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rothschild. That did some damage!
A head kick by Distacio Jr misses
and Rothschild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Distacio Jr's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild slips a jab from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild with a nice cross.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looks like Rothschild has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distacio Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
Distacio Jr's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Distacio Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Distacio Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rothschild cracks Distacio Jr with an open hand slap.
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rothschild with a body shot.
Rothschild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Distacio Jr throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distacio Jr tries to move into range but Rothschild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rothschild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothschild connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Distacio Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distacio Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Distacio Jr 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.
Distacio Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Rothschild tenderised Distacio Jr's leg. Distacio Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Distacio Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Distacio Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild fires out a quick counter leg kick but Distacio Jr just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Distacio Jr walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild scores with a body shot.
Rothschild motions for Distacio Jr to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr misses with a body kick.
Distacio Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Distacio Jr.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distacio Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Distacio Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Andy Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Distacio Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rothschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rothschild is looking to slow Distacio Jr down with leg kicks.
Distacio Jr misses with a combination
and Distacio Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rothschild.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rothschild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rothschild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Distacio Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild takes a swing at Distacio Jr's ribcage but misses.
Distacio Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Distacio Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Rothschild tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Distacio Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Distacio Jr tries to avoid it.
Rothschild lands a glancing blow to the side of Distacio Jr's head.
Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick
and Rothschild counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Rothschild catches Distacio Jr right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a chopping leg kick but Distacio Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Distacio Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Distacio Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Distacio Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Distacio Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothschild takes a swing at Distacio Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Distacio Jr slips the punch.
Distacio Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Rothschild backs off Distacio Jr throws a huge counter combo but Rothschild manages to avoid it all.
Distacio Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Distacio Jr throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
Rothschild with a nice cross.
Distacio Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Rothschild tenderised Distacio Jr's leg. Distacio Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Distacio Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild avoids it really well and circles away.
Distacio Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rothschild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distacio Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Distacio Jr. That's going to slow Rothschild down.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Distacio Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
A combination from Distacio Jr does no damage.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Distacio Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rothschild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild scores with a jab.
Distacio Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Distacio Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distacio Jr can do to turn this around?
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Distacio Jr saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick but Rothschild sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Distacio Jr moves away and avoids it.
Distacio Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rothschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr slips a jab from Rothschild.
Distacio Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Rothschild tenderised Distacio Jr's leg. Distacio Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distacio Jr. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild blocks the body kick.
Distacio Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rothschild counters with a nice leg kick.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick.
Distacio Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
No joy there for Distacio Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distacio Jr throws out a loose jab but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Rothschild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Distacio Jr's calf.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick
and Distacio Jr counters with a series of strikes. Rothschild will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Distacio Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Distacio Jr slips a straight right by Rothschild.
Distacio Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Distacio Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rothschild avoids a kick to the body.
Rothschild blocks a leg kick.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild wants to land a leg kick but Distacio Jr is out of range.
Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Distacio Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rothschild has got the better of the exchanges.
Rothschild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Distacio Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Rothschild. That snapped Distacio Jr's head back.
Distacio Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rothschild.
Distacio Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rothschild ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio Jr wants to land a leg kick but Rothschild is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr misses with the combination.
Rothschild moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Distacio Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Distacio Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothschild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rothschild scores with a nice right hand.
Rothschild throws a chopping leg kick but Distacio Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rothschild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Distacio Jr in his tracks.
Distacio Jr takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Distacio Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rothschild tries to land a leg kick but Distacio Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Rothschild scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Distacio Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Distacio Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Distacio Jr.
Andy Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild misses with a body shot
and Distacio Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Rothschild backing up. Rothschild nods at Distacio Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Rothschild jabs Distacio Jr right on the nose. Distacio Jr blinks but takes it well.
Distacio Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
A jab from Distacio Jr misses.
It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Distacio Jr with a nice cross.
Distacio Jr throws a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
Distacio Jr blocks a jab.
Distacio Jr misses the body punch
and Rothschild counters with a low kick, right behind Distacio Jr 's knee.
Rothschild connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Distacio Jr.
Rothschild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distacio Jr cracks Rothschild with a good jab.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distacio Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rothschild cracks Distacio Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio Jr misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Distacio Jr backs away, Rothschild returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rothschild 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rothschild!
Andy Rothschild seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 14276 p4p, 775 weight class) and Christopher Webb (ranked 16526 p4p, 764 weight class). Webb has chosen Kid Rock - Born Free as his entrance music. The key to victory for Antonio Jose De Sucre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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214 lbs
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216 lbs
14 - 16 - 1 |
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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
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
De Sucre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Sucre advances to half guard.
De Sucre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Webb is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Milne (ranked 2011 p4p, 190 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 1330 p4p, 135 weight class). Crane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Love Inc!-Broken Bones! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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241 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Milne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Milne.
Milne moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Crane goes down! Can Milne finish him!?
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane looking to control.
Crane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Milne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Milne trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Milne trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Milne controlling the position.
Crane is trying to improve his position.
Milne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
Crane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crane trying to control but Milne postures up.
Milne trying to control from half guard but Crane is working away.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.
Crane keeping full guard, as Milne tries to pass.
Milne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane pulls Milne in close to his closed guard and prevents Milne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milne manages to get himself to full guard.
Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milne is adopting a defensive guard.
Crane throws a strike but Milne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crane moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Milne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Milne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Milne trying to control the pace.
Crane is controlling Milne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crane trying to control here.
Milne working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Milne there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milne passes to full mount!
Milne controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne working Crane over with strikes here.
Crane wants to control but Milne is having none of it.
Crane tries to reverse the position but Milne maintains control.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Milne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milne looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Milne controlling the pace for now.
Milne dominating with strikes here.
Crane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Milne keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Milne landing some decent shots from guard.
Milne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
Milne won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Milne postures up.
Milne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane controls Milne momentarily but Milne frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milne looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milne is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
Milne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position.
Crane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milne wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
Crane won't allow Milne to sweep him here.
Crane postures up.
Crane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Milne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Milne throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Crane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milne's head.
Milne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Milne.
Milne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crane takes a swing at Milne's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milne scrambles back to his feet.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milne.
Crane throws out a counter right but Milne avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Milne throws a sloppy body shot
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Crane to counter with a crisp jab.
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane feints a counter leg kick.
Milne slips a straight right by Crane.
Milne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Milne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milne misses with a leg kick
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milne misses with a right hand
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Harry Milne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane slips under a jab from Milne.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Milne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Milne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Milne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Milne staying calm.
Milne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crane for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is trying to control Milne's posture but Milne avoids it.
Milne wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy.
Harry Milne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Crane regains half guard.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane wants to control but Milne is keeping busy.
Crane gets back to full guard.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Milne is proving a slippery customer.
Milne preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milne trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane looking to control.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Milne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne swings widly with a right hand
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Milne.
Well Milne 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Milne!
A relieved looking Harry Milne 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 3023 p4p, 278 weight class) and Clint Cartwright (ranked 3056 p4p, 280 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by X Gon' Give It To Ya. Cartwright has chosen Total Domination as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Cartwright's leg but Cartwright calmly moves out of range.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight closes the distance but Cartwright moves to the side
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight lands with a cross.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Knight won't allow it.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Knight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Knight lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight jabs at Cartwright's body.
Knight wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cartwright looks winded!
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight looks to clinch
and Cartwright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight stalling the fight.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cartwright's knee momentarily.
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Cartwright looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Cartwright just gets out of the way.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
An out of breath Shovel Knight 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 Antonio Lobo (ranked 1187 p4p, 184 weight class) and Gunnar Wylde (ranked 1560 p4p, 236 weight class). Lobo's entrance music is Hayden James - Embrace. A fine choice. Wylde has chosen Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 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
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde jabs Lobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wylde digs a good hook to Lobo's body.
Lobo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lobo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wylde loads up on a big right hand but Lobo slips the punch.
Wylde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wylde moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Lobo.
Good leg kick by Lobo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wylde lands a head kick!
Lobo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Lobo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wylde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lobo on the side of the head.
Wylde lands with a slapping head kick.
Lobo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Wylde moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
Lobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Wylde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobo with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lobo.
Wylde lands a right hook to the body.
Lobo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde throws the left hand but Lobo avoids the punch easily.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lobo lands with a straight right. Wylde didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Wylde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobo throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wylde misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Wylde misses.
Wylde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo tries to clinch up
and Wylde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands with a straight right. Lobo didn't see that one coming.
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lobo misses with an uppercut. Wylde saw that one coming.
Wylde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobo has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick.
Wylde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wylde throws a head kick but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Wylde there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Lobo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde connects with a nice looking jab.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Wylde circles away.
Wylde walks into a left hand.
Wylde thuds his shin into the meat of Lobo's side.
Wylde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wylde throws a head kick but Lobo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Wylde moves forwards but Lobo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wylde has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wylde.
Wylde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wylde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wylde misses with a series of wild punches.
Lobo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lobo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wylde misses with a head kick.
Lobo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lobo defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wylde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Wylde misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
Lobo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lobo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Wylde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wylde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Wylde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lobo clobbers Wylde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lobo throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Wylde pushes him off.
A left lands for Wylde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde lands a slapping body shot.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lobo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lobo tries to clinch but Wylde is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Wylde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wylde checks a low kick from Lobo.
Wylde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Wylde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wylde.
Some bone on bone action there as Wylde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobo rushes Wylde and presses him up against the cage.
Lobo jumps into guard, dragging Wylde to the mat.
Lobo controls Wylde momentarily but Wylde frees himself.
Wylde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wylde has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Lobo is trying to keep Wylde in close.
Lobo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wylde manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde wants to stand up but Lobo is controlling him.
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wylde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo stops Wylde from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wylde is keeping the position for now.
Wylde keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
Wylde wants to stand up but Lobo is controlling him.
Lobo trying to control but Wylde is working from the bottom.
Wylde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde keeping full guard, as Lobo tries to pass.
Wylde being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wylde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wylde looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lobo misses the target.
A head kick by Wylde misses
and Lobo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wylde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde lands a body punch.
Wylde lands a nice uppercut.
Lobo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
Gunnar Wylde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobo scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Wylde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wylde wants to counter the offense by Lobo and move into the clinch position.
Wylde throws a right hand that Lobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lobo also avoids with ease.
Lobo throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lobo tests Wylde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wylde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wylde connects with a body shot.
Wylde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wylde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobo is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobo throws a shot from downtown. Wylde moves away and avoids it.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Wylde.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wylde throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lobo feints and then cracks Wylde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wylde down.
Wylde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lobo.
Lobo takes the fight into the clinch.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Lobo.
Lobo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lobo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lobo lands with a right to the head.
Lobo lands with a left to the head.
Lobo fails to pull guard.
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobo misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lobo.
Wylde 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.
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 Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Lobo 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.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Lobo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Wylde's knee but Wylde avoids it well.
Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
A head kick from Wylde lands but Lobo takes it in his stride.
Wylde throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde tries to move into range but Lobo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Wylde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wylde throws a push kick but Lobo slaps the foot to one side.
Wylde misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lobo wants to clinch.
Lobo is looking to clinch but Wylde is avoiding it.
Lobo misses the jab.
Wylde steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wylde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lobo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wylde swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Lobo lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lobo.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wylde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Wylde does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wylde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lobo scores with a hook.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Good work by Lobo as he checks the leg kick.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses.
Lobo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wylde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lobo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wylde goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wylde misses with an uppercut.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wylde just manages to avoid it.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lobo.
Wylde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Wylde pushes him off.
Lobo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde. Wylde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo tries to clinch up but Wylde circles away and keeps his distance.
Wylde slips under a jab.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Wylde throws out a powerful jab.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Lobo.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
It looked like Lobo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Wylde throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wylde swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobo misses the jab.
Lobo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wylde. Lobo shrugs it off though.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Lobo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWylde.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Wylde circles away.
Wylde misses with a head kick.
Wylde fails to land with a series of punches.
Wylde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lobo.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wylde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobo motions for Wylde to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wylde 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
A relieved looking Gunnar Wylde 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 1086 p4p, 139 weight class) and Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 823 p4p, 108 weight class). Fogomayu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kyamadu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fogomayu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu walks into a left hand.
Fagaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Fagaro throwing a counter right hand but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Fagaro.
Despite the aggression on Fogomayu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fagaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fagaro lands a head shot.
Fogomayu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Fogomayu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Fogomayu. That snapped Fagaro's head back.
Fogomayu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fagaro.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fogomayu tries a low kick but Fagaro avoids it.
Fogomayu takes one on the button.
Fagaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fogomayu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fogomayu throws out a loose jab but Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Fogomayu is predictable there
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Fagaro lands with a hook. Fogomayu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fagaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Fagaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fogomayu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fagaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Fogomayu misses.
Fogomayu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fagaro scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut
and Fagaro counters with a nice body shot.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Fagaro's ribcage but misses.
Fagaro staying out of range there.
Fogomayu throws a solid leg kick but Fagaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fogomayu.
Fagaro takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagaro.
Fagaro lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagaro.
A head punch on the inside from Fogomayu fails to land.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head.
Fagaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu tries to throw a body punch but Fagaro avoids it by throwing Fogomayu back against the cage.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch.
Fogomayu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu tries to work over Fagaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Fagaro.
Fogomayu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Fagaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagaro.
Fagaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fogomayu.
Fogomayu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagaro misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fagaro.
Fagaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fagaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fagaro tries to throw a body punch but Fogomayu avoids it by throwing Fagaro back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fogomayu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fogomayu.
Fagaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fogomayu cracks Fagaro with a nice body shot.
Fogomayu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fagaro prevents a body shot from Fogomayu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Fagaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fagaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fogomayu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fagaro.
Fagaro slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Fogomayu. Those never looked like landing.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagaro throws out the jab.
Don Fagaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Fagaro throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Fogomayu
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Fagaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fogomayu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fagaro takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu moves out of range as Fagaro strikes.
It seemed like Fogomayu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fagaro misses with a hook
and Fogomayu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fogomayu.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Fagaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fogomayu has a couple of punches blocked by Fagaro.
Fogomayu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fogomayu gets through Fagaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fagaro can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fagaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fagaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fogomayu stalling.
Fogomayu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Fagaro.
Fagaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
Fagaro misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Fogomayu.
Fagaro is working Fogomayu over against the cage.
Fagaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fogomayu to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu presses Fagaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fogomayu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fagaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fagaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu gets through Fagaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fagaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fogomayu can do to turn this around?
Fogomayu lands a shoulder strike.
Fogomayu breaks from the clinch.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fogomayu looks to throw the jab but Fagaro is out of range.
Fagaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fagaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fagaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fogomayu looks to throw the jab but Fagaro is out of range.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fogomayu.
Fagaro checks a low kick from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fagaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Fagaro drives through and clinches with Fogomayu against the cage.
Fagaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fogomayu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fogomayu misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fogomayu.
Fagaro lands a left hand.
Fogomayu misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fagaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu stops a takedown attempt from Fagaro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Fagaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu tries a body shot but Fagaro blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fagaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu blocks an uppercut.
Fagaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro goes for a takedown attempt but Fogomayu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fagaro. Fogomayu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fogomayu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fagaro loads up on a big right hand but Fogomayu slips the punch.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy body shot
and Fagaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro misses with a looping left.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Fogomayu throws an off balance right hand
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick that knocks Fagaro off balance momentarily.
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 Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Fogomayu misses.
Fagaro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fogomayu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fagaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fagaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fogomayu under the eye.
Fagaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fagaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
As Fogomayu looks to move away, Fagaro throws a big counter combo but Fogomayu just gets out of the way.
Fogomayu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Fagaro.
Fogomayu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fagaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro wants to clinch
and Fogomayu counters with a thumping low kick.
Fogomayu misses with the body kick
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Fagaro avoids a kick to the body.
Fagaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fagaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fogomayu throws out the jab.
Fagaro throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
Fagaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fogomayu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fogomayu looks to throw a body kick
and Fagaro counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fogomayu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fagaro jabs at Fogomayu's body.
Fagaro cracks Fogomayu with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Fogomayu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fogomayu tries to work over Fagaro's front leg with a kick but Fagaro checks it.
Fagaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fogomayu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fogomayu throws an overhand right that lands on Fagaro's shoulder, as Fagaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fagaro checks a low kick from Fogomayu.
Fagaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro checks a leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Fagaro avoids it easily.
Fogomayu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fagaro closes the distance and pushes Fogomayu back into the cage.
Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fagaro looking for a takedown.
Fogomayu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Fogomayu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fogomayu scores with a shot to the side of Fagaro's head.
Fogomayu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fogomayu misses with a kick to the body
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogomayu takes one to the side of the head.
Fagaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the side of Fagaro's head but Fagaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fogomayu cracks a nice hook into Fagaro's ribs.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick from Fagaro.
Fogomayu defending well as Fagaro loads up on a big left hand.
Fogomayu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fagaro is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fagaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fogomayu misses with a hook.
It looked like Fagaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kwiwan Fogomayu just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Fagaro blocks it.
Fagaro throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fagaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fagaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fagaro misses with a kick to the body.
Fogomayu thows a body kick. Fagaro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fagaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Fagaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fagaro's calf.
Fagaro walks into a left hand.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Fagaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fogomayu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fagaro.
Fagaro lands with a cross.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Fagaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fagaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Fagaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fagaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu jabs Fagaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fogomayu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Fagaro.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fogomayu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fagaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fagaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Fagaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fogomayu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fagaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fogomayu's hands.
Fogomayu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy head kick and Fagaro moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu misses with the body kick
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fagaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch
and Fagaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Fagaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Fogomayu misses
and Fagaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fogomayu thinking.
Fagaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fogomayu looks to land a body kick but Fagaro moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Fagaro moves out of range.
Fagaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a left to the body.
Fogomayu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fagaro.
Fagaro misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu throws a push kick but Fagaro slaps the foot to one side.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Fagaro.
Fogomayu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fagaro is out of range and Fogomayu settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Fagaro misses the target.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Fagaro ducked under it nicely.
Fagaro cracks a nice hook into Fogomayu's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Fogomayu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fagaro throws a right and a left that Fogomayu avoids nicely.
Fogomayu flicks out a counter leg kick but Fagaro steps away.
Fagaro connects with a single shot there.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Fagaro.
Fagaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagaro.
Fagaro walks into a straight right hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu misses with the body kick
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fagaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Fogomayu is predictable there
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Fagaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Fagaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Fagaro.
Fagaro connects with a body shot that sends Fogomayu's belly button to the back.
Fagaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Fogomayu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
A big right from Fogomayu misses.
Fogomayu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fogomayu tries to keep at a distance but Fagaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws a head punch that misses.
Fogomayu gets through Fagaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fogomayu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fagaro.
Fogomayu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fagaro tries a body shot but Fogomayu blocks it.
Fagaro misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fogomayu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu tries to keep at a distance but Fagaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fagaro is working Fogomayu over against the cage.
Fagaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fogomayu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fagaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fogomayu or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fogomayu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro is working Fogomayu over against the cage.
Fogomayu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fagaros head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagaro.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagaro scores with a shot to the side of Fogomayu's head.
Fagaro is working Fogomayu over against the cage.
Fogomayu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fogomayu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Fogomayu.
A short body shot lands from Fagaro as the two fighters clinch.
Fagaro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fagaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fagaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu wants to get back to full guard.
Fagaro looks to land a strike but Fogomayu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fagaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fogomayu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fagaro trying to move into half guard but instead Fogomayu has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fogomayu is aware though and is defending well.
Fagaro has his foot on Fogomayu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fogomayu works his way back into a safe position though.
Don Fagaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fogomayu throws an elbow that misses. Fagaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fogomayu's guard. Nice move by Fagaro!
Fagaro wants to control from the top but Fogomayu keeps moving.
Fogomayu keeping full guard, as Fagaro tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Fagaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fagaro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Fagaro!
A very excited looking Don Fagaro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 1049 p4p, 135 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 1576 p4p, 184 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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188 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips a straight right by Atunes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Atunes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Atunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes wants to break free but Silva has control.
Atunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes misses the jab.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva keeps Atunes at a distance using the push kick.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes with a nice cross.
Silva rushes Atunes and presses him up against the cage.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Atunes counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Atunes throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva looks to clinch
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atunes swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Atunes 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.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Atunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Starling Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Jab by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva slips a straight right by Atunes.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva motions for Atunes to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Atunes backing up. Atunes nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva scores with the left hand. Atunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes misses with a leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva connects with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Atunes shrugs it off though.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Atunes looks to throw a body kick
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva slips under a jab.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Atunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Atunes swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva blocks a jab.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Silva looks to land a combination but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Atunes lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Atunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva misses with a double jab.
As Silva backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva tries to move into range but Atunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atunes tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atunes checks it well.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Atunes takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Silva throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Atunes will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Atunes.
I think Atunes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Altair (ranked 1513 p4p, 161 weight class) and Roko Tiili (ranked 1726 p4p, 184 weight class). Altair comes to the cage accompanied by Bran's freestyle . Tiili has chosen Antti Railio - Halla ja etelätuuli as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Altair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Roko Tiili!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Tiili.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
An inside leg kick from Altair misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Tiili scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Altair.
Altair cracks the inside of Tiili's front leg.
Tiili misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Tiili throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiili dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altair pushes Tiili off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tiili looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair avoids the head kick by Tiili.
Altair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiili connects with a looping right hand.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altair misses with a low kick.
Tiili pushes Altair away with a front kick.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Altair lands with a right hand.
Altair gets caught flat footed, as Tiili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiili 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.
Tiili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altair is keeping the position for now.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Altair blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili postures up and lands a big shot to Altair's brow.
Tiili pushing down on Altair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Altair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiili postures up in Altair's guard and throws a big left but Altair blocks it.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili wants to control from the top but Altair keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Altair tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Tiili finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altair has time to react.
Tiili lands with a shot to the body.
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Altair.
Tiili prevents a body shot from Altair.
Tiili breaks the clinch.
Altair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiili tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Altair appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range.
Altair clinches.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altair backwards.
Altair tries to throw a body punch but Tiili avoids it by throwing Altair back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiili fails to land.
Tiili tries a knee to the head but Altair blocks it.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair is leaning against Tiili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Altair.
Altair stalling in the clinch but Tiili improves position.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
Tiili lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Altair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Tiili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Altair misses its intended target.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili moved away.
Tiili throws a poor cross that misses
and Altair counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiili manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altair on his heels. He'll look to pass Altair's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Altair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tiili is working Altair over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiili passes Altair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Altair defending well though.
Altair looks like he's trying to stand up.
Altair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiili.
Roko Tiili has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiili stalling away here and it's allowed Altair to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tiili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Altair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Altair has wrist control.
Tiili throws a strike but Altair rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tiili 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili trying to control the position.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altair manages to get himself to full guard.
Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Altair has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tiili has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tiili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili manages to break the clinch.
Tiili avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Altair.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili throws a head kick but Altair moves out of range.
Tiili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altair throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altair closes the distance and clinches.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Altair controls his hands.
Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Altair.
Altair lands a shot to the body.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair gets underhooks to prevent Tiili's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Altair.
Altair is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiili is keeping busy.
Tiili takes a shot to the head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow.
Tiili goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altair throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Altair.
It seemed like Tiili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiili.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Altair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Altair misses
and Tiili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair misses with a straight right.
Altair backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Altair throws a leg kick but Tiili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tiili blocks a low kick nicely.
Tiili throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
Tiili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Altair to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiili throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altair.
Altair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiili misses with an uppercut. Altair saw that one coming.
Altair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Altair tenderised Tiili's leg. Tiili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Altair is able to avoid easily.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair misses with a leg kick.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair misses with an uppercut. Tiili saw that one coming.
Tiili misses with a body kick.
Altair tries to score with a low kick but Tiili moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Altair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiili misses with a straight left.
Altair walks into a jab.
Tiili tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Tiili walks into a straight right hand from Altair.
Altair moves out of range of the body kick from Tiili.
Altair throws a counter high kick but Tiili was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tiili is looking to slow Altair down with leg kicks.
Tiili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altair tries to clinch up but Tiili circles away and keeps his distance.
Altair wants to clinch up but Tiili keeps it at a distance.
Altair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Altair 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 Tiili has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiili and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Altair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiili missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Tiili.
Altair throws a sloppy head kick and Tiili moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altair manages to avoid it.
Tiili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair thuds his shin into the meat of Tiili's side.
Altair misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Altair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiili throws the left hand but Altair avoids the punch easily.
Altair throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Altair with a body shot.
Tiili checks a low kick from Altair.
Good shot there by Tiili.
Altair throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Altair checks a leg kick.
Tiili throws a nice head kick!
Tiili scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiili walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altair.
Tiili goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
Tiili checks a leg kick.
Altair moves out of range of the strikes.
Roko Tiili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiili is able to avoid easily.
Altair clinches up against the cage.
Anton Altair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili scores with a shoulder strike.
Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altair misses with a low kick as Tiili jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Altair moves away and avoids it.
Tiili is looking to chop away at Altair's legs.
Altair scores with a hook to the body. Tiili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Tiili as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Tiili in a clinch.
A short left from Altair.
Tiili being controlled against the cage.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anton Altair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiili blocks a body shot from Altair.
Tiili lands a left hand.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altair working aggressively here.
Tiili's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Altair has a couple of punches blocked by Tiili.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Altair.
I think Tiili 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Altair!
Anton Altair tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1822 p4p, 267 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 2010 p4p, 61 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shifter lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Shifter has him pressed against the cage.
Shifter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jitsu pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Shifter pulls Jitsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Jitsu from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shifter working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Shifter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Jitsu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Shifter wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shifter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Shifter tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jitsu's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Shifter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jitsu in particular looking to stall.
Jitsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shifter instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shifter tries to land a knee to the head but Jitsu blocks with his arms.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Shifter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jitsu has Shifter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shifter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shifter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shifter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shifter landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shifter prevents it.
Jitsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Shifter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu feints and as Shifter raises his hands in defense, Jitsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shifter has his foot on Jitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jitsu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter stays in close to Jitsu's body and controls the position.
Shifter trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter pushing down on Jitsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu punching from the bottom.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Jitsu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shifter closes the distance and clinches.
Jitsu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shifter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shifter after a bit of a struggle.
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Jitsu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jitsu working away.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is trying to control but can't.
Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is really struggling to control Shifter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shifter gets tackled into the cage by Jitsu. Jitsu maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jitsu is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jitsu wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shifter works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in a horrible position here. Shifter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shifter has control of Jitsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jitsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Shifter's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shape Shifter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shifter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Take (ranked 85 p4p, 16 weight class) and Hugh Moors (ranked 157 p4p, 28 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yamato Take has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yamato Take seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamato Take!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Moors!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Take pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moors.
Take throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Take ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moors moves away.
Moors checks a leg kick.
Take scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moors misses with a hook. Take ducked under it nicely.
Take lands a front kick.
Take with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moors misses with a straight right.
Take missing with a left hand there. Moors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Take throws a leg kick
and Take takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Take connects with a body shot.
Take throws a lazy uppercut
and Moors makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Take looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moors lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Take throws a lazy head kick
and Moors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moors throws a solid leg kick but Take takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moors.
A big left from Moors misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors misses with a low kick as Take jumps back.
Take uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Take throwing a counter right hand but Moors manages to avoid it.
Moors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Take throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Take looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range.
Moors follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Take, as that shot connected.
Take steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
A bone on bone clash there as Take blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Take.
Moors throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamato Take seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Take misses with a lunging right hand
and Moors counters with a nice uppercut.
Moors scores with a push kick.
Moors moves out of range of the body kick.
Take throws a leg kick that misses.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Take throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Take throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moors counters with an outside leg kick.
Take throws a looping overhand right but Moors ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Take waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moors.
Take clinches with his opponent.
Take throws a head punch that misses.
Moors takes a shot to the head.
Moors prevents a body shot from Take.
Moors stalls.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Take's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Take.
Moors has a couple of punches blocked by Take.
Moors lands with a left to the head.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Take tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moors avoids it.
Moors tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Take controls the action.
Moors is working Take over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Take.
Moors lands a body punch.
Take blocking some punches.
Moors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Take or not.
Moors gets through Take's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Take lands with a right to the head.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Take lands a body punch.
Moors blocks an uppercut.
Take makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors scores with a shot to the side of Take's head.
Take takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Take.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take tries to work over Moors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Take misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Moors - that landed with a thud.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Moors has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Take seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moors can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moors.
Take lands with a left to the head.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Take.
Take tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors lands a shot to the body.
Moors scores with a shot to the side of Take's head.
Moors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Take backwards.
Moors misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Moors - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors lands a body punch.
Take is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Moors.
Take blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Take misses with some punches.
Take blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moors connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Take throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moors counters with a leg kick.
Moors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moors! But no joy.
Moors jabs at Take's body.
Take takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Take jabs Moors right on the nose. Moors blinks but takes it well.
Moors works the jab nicely.
Moors scores with a push kick.
Moors fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moors tries to work over Take's front leg with a kick but Take checks it.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moors misses with a low kick.
Take throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moors moves out of range of the body kick.
Take throws a lazy right hand but Moors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Take uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moors.
Take misses with a shot to the body
and Moors counters with a stiff right hand.
Moors misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors lands a glancing blow to the side of Take's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Take checks a leg kick.
Moors looks to land a left hand but Take moved out of range nicely.
Moors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Take throws out the jab.
Moors swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Moors.
Take throws an overhand right that lands on Moors's shoulder, as Moors tries to avoid the shot.
Take misses with a leg kick.
Take attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Take throws a leg kick
and Take takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Take lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Take throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Take misses with a straight left.
Take gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Take lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moors or not.
Take misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Take lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors lands a left hand.
Take's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors has a couple of punches blocked by Take.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors scores with a shoulder strike.
Take takes a shot to the head.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Take controls the action.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Take softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moors pushes Take back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moors misses with some punches.
Moors misses with a body punch.
Moors blocks an uppercut.
Take's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors works on Take's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moors is trying to pull guard but Take has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Take throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Moors.
Take can't find room to land a body shot as Moors controls the action.
Moors tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Take misses with a hook from the clinch.
Take misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Take misses with some punches.
Moors digs a right hand underneath Take's ribcage. Take let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Take struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
A short right from Take.
Moors lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Take misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moors tries a body shot but Take blocks it.
Moors throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takes head.
Moors lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Moors.
Take misses with the head strike.
Moors has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moors misses with the head strike.
Moors lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Take.
Take misses with a body punch.
Moors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Take lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors jumps guard but Take turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yamato Take has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Moors.
Moors ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moors no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Take avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Moors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moors lands a nice looking body shot.
Moors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moors slips under a jab from Take.
Take swings for the body but Moors moves out of range.
Take tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moors is able to avoid easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Take!
Take swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moors is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moors throws a jab when Take was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Moors there.
Moors throws a leg kick but Take sees it coming and moves out of range.
Take throws a shot from downtown. Moors moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take misses with a leg kick.
Take clinches.
Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Take controls his hands.
Take's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Take lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Moors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors managing to block the knees to the body from Take.
Hugh Moors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Take goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moors jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moors trying to control the position.
Moors has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Take can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moors working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Take doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Take manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moors working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Take doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Take manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Take is aware though and is defending well.
Take is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Take postures up.
Moors keeping moving, preventing Take from controlling successfully.
Take avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Take advances position into side control!
Take working away.
Moors might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Take haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moors sneaks back into half guard.
Moors with the active half guard here but Take passes nicely into side control.
Moors sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Take prevents Moors from improving his position.
Take is taking a breather. Moors says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moors actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Take in particular looking to stall.
Moors trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hugh Moors just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Take's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Take avoids the body shot from Moors.
Moors misses with a straight right.
Hugh Moors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Take misses.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Take 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Take.
Moors blocks the body kick.
Take has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moors.
Moors avoids the head kick by Take.
Take avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moors moves out of range as Take strikes.
Take scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moors checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moors tries to counter by closing the distance.
Take takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moors throws a lazy right hand but Take sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moors lands with a shot to the body.
Moors throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Take just misses with a punch to the body.
Moors throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Take throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moors avoids it.
Moors smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moors drops his hands momentarily and Take takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moors feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moors ducks under a wild hook from Take.
Moors slips a straight right by Take.
Take cracks a nice hook into Moors's ribs.
Take lands a leg kick that knocks Moors off balance momentarily.
Take lands a body shot.
Moors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Take.
Take slips a jab from Moors.
Take clinches up against the cage.
Moors digs a right hand into Take's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Take's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Take.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moors blocking some punches.
Take lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Take.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Moors.
Moors tries a body shot but Take blocks it.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors blocks an uppercut.
Moors prevents a body shot from Take.
Take misses with a punch to the body.
Moors lands a body punch.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Moors lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors is trying to pull guard but Take has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Take avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moors blocks an uppercut.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Take misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
Take swings wildly with an uppercut but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Take softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors misses with a punch to the body.
Moors tries to work over Take's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Take.
Moors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Moors.
Moors scores with a shot to the side of Take's head.
Take pushes Moors back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Take misses with the head strike.
Moors fails to pull guard.
Take struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Take.
Take misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Take tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moors's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Moors.
Take lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moors or not.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors blocking some punches.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
A nice left hand lands by Take.
Moors tries a body shot but Take blocks it.
Take tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Take doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Take misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hugh Moors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Take throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Take lunges at Moors with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moors's hand.
Take throws a leg kick but Moors moved away.
Moors wants to land a leg kick but Take is out of range.
It looked like Take wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Take feints and then cracks Moors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moors down.
Moors throws a lazy uppercut
letting Take counter with a right hand.
Moors takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Moors there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Take ducks under a wild hook from Moors.
Take throws a shot from downtown. Moors moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moors thinks about the counter body kick.
Moors wants to land a leg kick but Take is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Take. That's going to slow Moors down.
Take with a nice cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Take, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Take has taken the fight to the clinch.
Take lands an uppercut.
Moors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Take tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moors swings wildly with an uppercut but Take uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Take's elbow.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Take struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Moors digs a right hand underneath Take's ribcage. Take let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Take misses with the head strike.
Take lands a left hand.
Moors tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Take smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Take throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Moors.
Moors scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Take moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Take.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Take lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Take.
Take tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Take struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Take blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Take misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
A short right from Moors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Take misses with the head strike.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Take backwards.
Take digs a right hand underneath Moors's ribcage. Moors let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors misses with a body punch.
Moors pushes Take back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors jumps guard.
Moors is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Take defends well.
Hugh Moors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Take 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.
Take stands and throws Moors's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moors is looking to regain half guard here but Take keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Moors's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Take just content to control the position.
Moors prevents Take from moving into mount.
Moors is trying to escape the position but Take is controlling the position.
Yamato Take has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Take is trying to get an arm triangle but Moors is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Take showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moors has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!
Hugh Moors is the new welterweight champion!
Yamato Take was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy.'.
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