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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Blaze (ranked 23544 p4p, 24766 weight class) and Jaz Moore (ranked 715 p4p, 706 weight class). The key to victory for Harley Blaze has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Blaze backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Blaze manages to avoid it all.
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blaze!
Moore looks up at the clock and then as Blaze takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moore smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moore landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blaze regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore landing strikes from the bottom.
Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore working the ground and pound from side control.
Moore lands an elbow.
Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moore looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore working the head with strikes.
Moore working away.
Moore lands a nice forearm strike.
Moore controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore working away.
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaz Moore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blaze looks to land a combination. Moore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaze tries to sprawl but Moore drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blaze tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore working Blaze over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pure Progress Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blaze to get to his feet.
Blaze tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaze.
Moore throws a counter combo.
Moore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Moore slips an elbow through the middle.
Blaze has momentary wrist control but Moore slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Moore is proving a slippery customer.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Moore won't allow Blaze to get back to his feet.
Moore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blaze controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaze 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.
Moore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaze's head.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore stops Blaze from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaz Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Blaze misses
and Moore counters with a left and a right that stings Blaze.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Blaze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Moore tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Jaz Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaze tries to clinch up.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Blaze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harley Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Blaze moves into full guard.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze is trying to keep Moore in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a kick to the body.
Moore with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Blaze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Blaze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moore circles away.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaz Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore looking to score a takedown here. Blaze is defending well but Moore drives through and ends up in Blaze's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze looking for subs off his back but Moore has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaz Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaz Moore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Burt (ranked 5202 p4p, 25043 weight class) and Well Rounded (ranked 578 p4p, 683 weight class). The key to victory for Lucca Burt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Well Rounded!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Burt.
Rounded bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rounded is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Burt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rounded gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Burt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rounded lets go of the hold and Burt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Well Rounded!
Well Rounded thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Barns (ranked 5869 p4p, 6368 weight class) and Gianin Mossmann (ranked 600 p4p, 624 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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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent 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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gianin Mossmann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mossmann misses.
No luck for Barns with that takedown attempt.
Mossmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mossmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barns.
Mossmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barns was well out of range. Poor timing from Mossmann.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mossmann misses with a body shot.
Mossmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barns moves away.
Barns is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mossmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barns somewhat.
It seemed like Mossmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barns is defended easily by Mossmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mossmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barns.
Mossmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mossmann swings for the body but Barns moves out of range.
Mossmann rushes Barns and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Mossmann to work.
Mossmann slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Mossmann's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Barns looking for a takedown.
Barns breaks the clinch.
Gianin Mossmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mossmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Barns.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mossmann 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 Barns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Mossmann misses its intended target.
Mossmann clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns looking to slow down the pace here.
Barns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mossmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mossmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mossmann taking a breather.
Mossmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barns's elbow.
Mossmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mossmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mossmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mossmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mossmann stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mossmann tries a body shot but Barns blocks it.
Barns jumps guard but Mossmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mossmann has Barns pressed against the cage, preventing Barns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barns tries to break the clinch but Mossmann is controlling the position.
Mossmann lands a body shot.
Barns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mossmann smiles and moves away.
Mossmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barns.
A jab from Mossmann does it's job there.
Barns throws a right and a left that Mossmann avoids nicely.
Barns closes the distance and clinches up with Mossmann, looking for a takedown. Barns pushes Mossmann against the cage but Mossmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mossmann! But no joy.
Mossmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barns was well out of range. Poor timing from Mossmann.
We've been informed that Mossmann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mossmann clinches up with Barns and pushes him back against the cage.
Barns is trying to force a seperation but Mossmann has the dominant position.
Mossmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Barns controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mossmann.
Mossmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barns tries for a takedown but Mossmann manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Mossmann.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barns swings wildly with an uppercut but Mossmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mossmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barns breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mossmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barns somewhat.
Barns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mossmann tries to avoid it but Barns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mossmann to the ground. Mossmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mossmann leaves Barns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianin Mossmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mossmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mossmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mossmann lands a right hand.
Mossmann cracks Barns with a nice body shot.
Mossmann lands with a left to the head.
Mossmann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barns up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mossmann.
Mossmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mossmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mossmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mossmann gets through Barns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mossmann.
Barns blocking some punches.
Mossmann pushes Barns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barns fails to pull guard.
Mossmann lands an uppercut.
Barns can't break the clinch.
Barns is trying to break the clinch but Mossmann has him pressed against the cage.
Mossmann lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mossmann.
Barns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Mossmann on the inside.
Come on Mossmann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barns tries to stall but Mossmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mossmann lands a body shot.
Mossmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mossmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mossmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mossmann tries to work over Barns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mossmann is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mossmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gianin Mossmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mossmann lands an uppercut.
Mossmann lands with a light punch inside.
Mossmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barns tries to pull guard but Mossmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mossmann has Barns pushed against the cage.
Barns tries to score a body lock takedown but Mossmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mossmann just leaning against Barns, taking a breather.
Mossmann lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mossmann.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mossmann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Mossmann.
Mossmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mossmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barns is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Mossmann.
Mossmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barns taking a breather.
Mossmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mossmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barns throws an elbow that misses.
Mossmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mossmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mossmann lands with a light punch inside.
Mossmann has Barns pressed against the cage.
Mossmann lands with a left to the head.
Mossmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Mossmann.
Barns takes a shot to the head.
Mossmann scores with a hook to the body.
Barns looking for a takedown.
Mossmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barns's elbow.
Mossmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Mossmann.
Mossmann cracks Barns with a nice body shot.
Mossmann tries to throw a body punch but Barns avoids it by throwing Mossmann back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianin Mossmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mossmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Mossmann scores with a nice right hand.
Barns tries for a takedown but Mossmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mossmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mossmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barns was well out of range. Poor timing from Mossmann.
Mossmann misses with a body shot.
Barns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mossmann misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Mossmann misses.
Mossmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Mossmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns shoots in looking for a takedown. Mossmann tries to sprawl out of it but Barns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mossmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mossmann pinned against the cage. Mossmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mossmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gianin Mossmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mossmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barns.
Mossmann misses the jab.
Mossmann misses the shot to the body.
Barns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mossmann sprawls and moves away.
Mossmann misses with a double jab
and Barns counters with a left and a right that stings Mossmann.
Barns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Mossmann tries to get set, Barns tries to push him back and clinch up but Mossmann manages to avoid the attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Barns blocks the leg kick.
Mossmann throws a jab when Barns was well out of range.
Barns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mossmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mossmann as Barns shoots in.
Barns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mossmann.
Barns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mossmann.
Barns throws a lazy right hand but Mossmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mossmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gianin Mossmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mossmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barns is trying to pull guard but Mossmann has him pressed against the cage.
Mossmann controlling the action here for a moment.
Mossmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barns or not.
Mossmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barns backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mossmann.
Barns is trying to pull guard but Mossmann has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mossmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mossmann lands with a left to the head.
Mossmann stalling the fight.
Mossmann lands with a light punch inside.
Barns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mossmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnss head.
Mossmann digs a right hand into Barns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barns's gas tank.
Mossmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mossmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Mossmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mossmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Mossmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barns or not.
Mossmann has Barns pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mossmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mossmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Barns backwards.
Barns letting Mossmann take a breather here.
Barns trying to stall but Mossmann improves his position.
Mossmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mossmann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mossmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Gianin Mossmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mossmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Barns controls his hands.
Mossmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barns.
Mossmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mossmann lands with a light punch inside.
Craig Barns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Mossmann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianin Mossmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mossmann 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianin Mossmann!
Gianin Mossmann 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Garica (ranked 5949 p4p, 4194 weight class) and Phil Wei (ranked 616 p4p, 512 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Garica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei tries a head kick but it misses.
Wei throws a sloppy head kick and Garica moves out of range easily.
Garica doesn't manage to clinch there - Wei circles away.
Wei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Garica shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Garica dives in for a single leg takedown but Wei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Garica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wei fails to pull guard.
Wei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garica is trying to pull guard but Wei has him pressed against the cage.
Wei fails to pull guard.
Wei can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garica lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garica is breathing heavily.
Garica shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wei clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei managing to block the knees to the body from Garica.
Wei breaks the clinch.
Garica avoids the head kick by Wei.
Wei rushes Garica and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garica gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wei pulls guard successfully.
Wei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garica is controlling him.
Wei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garica can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garica won't allow Wei to get back to his feet.
Wei pushes Garica off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Garica tries to clinch up.
Wei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei wants to pass the guard but Garica is keeping the position.
Wei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garica keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
Garica is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wei content to stall in guard here.
Garica is trying to keep Wei in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Wei pushes Garica up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei manages to break the clinch.
Wei drives through and clinches with Garica against the cage.
Wei stalling the fight.
Wei has Garica pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wei pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garica tumbling to the mat - Wei dives into Garica's guard.
Wei trying to control but Garica is working from the bottom.
Wei looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wei showed some decent athleticism there.
Wei stops Garica from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Wei there.
Wei is thwarting Garica's attempts to control the position.
Wei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garica does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garica is just riding it out for now. Wei eventually gives up the hold.
Wei with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei stops Garica from getting back to his feet.
Wei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garica is looking to control Wei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garica avoid being mounted?
Wei is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garica gets back to full guard.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wei trying to control but Garica is working from the bottom.
Wei wants to stand and escape but instead Garica has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wei is looking for a triangle but Garica pushes his legs off easily.
Garica advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei tries to buck Garica off but Garica is having none of it.
Wei is trying to control Garica's posture but Garica avoids it.
Wei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garica wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garica working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wei is holding Garica down, trying to stall.
Wei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garica's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garica lands strikes from half guard.
Garica is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garica is working away from the top position though.
Wei is controlling Garica's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei is trying to stand up here but Garica is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Garica will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garica back to the cage. Wei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wei throws a series of strikes that have Garica backpedaling.
Garica gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garica is looking for a counter combo.
Jose Garica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei tries to land a body kick
and Garica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wei looks to land a combination but Garica avoids it well.
Wei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wei. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garica tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wei is in Garica's guard.
Garica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wei gets to his feet. Garica looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Wei. Those never looked like landing.
Wei misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wei.
Wei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wei slaps away a takedown attempt from Garica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei clinches with his opponent.
Wei jumps guard but Garica stands there with Wei around his waist. Wei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garica lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei looking to stall.
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garica after a bit of a struggle.
Garica missing with knees to the body.
Wei has had enough of the clinch but Garica keeps him there for the moment.
Garica jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wei walks away with a smile on his face. Garica gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Garica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garica gets tackled into the cage by Wei. Wei maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wei has Garica up against the cage in a clinch.
Garica taking a breather.
Wei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wei scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garica.
Wei clinches with his opponent.
Garica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wei just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garica just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wei's brow.
Wei is looking to break free of the clinch but Garica has double underhooks.
Garica landing knees to the body.
Wei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garica up against the cage.
Wei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garica to keep the fight standing.
Wei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garica walks away with a smile on his face. Wei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei works over Garica's head and body with a nice combination.
Wei closes the distance and clinches.
Garica stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei is looking for a takedown.
Wei tries to pull guard but Garica holds him up against the cage and eventually Wei drops back down to his feet.
Garica wants to stall.
Wei slows down the pace here.
Garica tries to break the clinch but Wei is controlling the position.
Wei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wei 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Wei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ross (ranked 4244 p4p, 4585 weight class) and Marco Martinez (ranked 516 p4p, 544 weight class). Marco Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Martinez lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross slips under a jab.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Martinez looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Martinez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross slips under a jab from Martinez.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marco Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a low kick but Ross moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
As Martinez looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Marco Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Ross blocks a jab.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ross might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
As Martinez looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marco Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Ross blocks a head kick by Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
As Martinez looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Martinez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ross slips a jab from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Martinez tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Ross blocks the leg kick.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to land body kicks.
Martinez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez throws a push kick but Ross slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Ross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peter Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Martinez looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Martinez just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A leg kick checked by Ross.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Martinez throws a low kick but Ross avoids it.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Martinez misses.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peter Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albano Lucas (ranked 24296 p4p, 6953 weight class) and Boing Missalot (ranked 637 p4p, 577 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albano Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boing Missalot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Lucas coming out on top.
Jab from Lucas.
Lucas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Missalot closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Missalot pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Missalot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Missalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Missalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Missalot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucas manages to break the clinch.
Missalot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lucas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Missalot under the eye.
Lucas tests Missalot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Lucas counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Missalot! He's just covering up as Lucas starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albano Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 4311 p4p, 6222 weight class) and Andrew Haw (ranked 522 p4p, 630 weight class). Kholin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Berserkir. Andrew Haw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kholin counters with an outside leg kick.
Haw throws a right hand that misses
and Kholin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kholin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haw scores with a three punch combo!
Haw throws a head kick but Kholin moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kholin.
Kholin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haw.
Haw misses with a combination
and Kholin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kholin scores with a nice strike.
Haw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kholin counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Kholin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kholin throws a leg kick which misses Haw's front leg but catches the back leg as Haw tries to avoid it.
Haw lands with a nice combination. Kholin backs away looking to recover.
Haw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kholin counters with a nice body shot.
Haw looks winded!
A combination from Haw does no damage.
Kholin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw misses with a combination
and Kholin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kholin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Kholin catches Haw right on the button with a cross.
Kholin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kholin, as that shot connected.
Kholin cracks Haw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kholin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Kholin.
 Haw is rocked!
Kholin connects with a body shot.
Haw is still on wobbly legs! Can Kholin finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kholin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haw seems to have recovered his senses.
Kholin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kholin lands a big head kick that sends Haw tumbling to the mat! Kholin takes a step backwards and waves Haw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kholin.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kholin! Haw is out on his feet! Kholin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Haw is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Haw is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
A very excited looking Dalinar Kholin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 2405 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Danny Brook (ranked 329 p4p, 458 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brook!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brook's hands.
Brook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brook is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Brook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nowak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brook puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nowak has hold of Brook's hands but Brook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brook is pressing down on Nowak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nowak is holding on for now.
Brook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
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.
Nowak has his hands clasped together around Brook's back. He's all about the action.
Brook is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nowak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brook is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nowak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nowak is trying to control but can't.
Nowak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nowak'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.
Nowak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brook is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brook is working for a kimura but Nowak is defending it quite comfortably.
Nowak wants to control but Brook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nowak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nowak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brook thows a huge punch but Nowak dodges it nicely.
Nowak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook throwing shots but Nowak is blocking nicely.
Nowak controlling the position for now.
Nowak tries to roll over but Brook keeps him under control.
Brook wants to pass to mount but Nowak is defending the position.
Nowak is trying to get back to full guard.
Brook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook winds up and cracks Nowak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nowak wants to sweep but Brook has passed to side control!
Brook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brook working away.
Brook working the ground and pound.
Brook is putting a hurting on Nowak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brook lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nowak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brook has hold of Nowak's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nowak tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brook cranks the arm and Nowak screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nowak, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Brook!
Danny Brook is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Danny Brook thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 2104 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Tj Pen (ranked 292 p4p, 439 weight class). Ali Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon sizes up Pen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pen is rocked!
Pen misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a crisp right that sends Pen to the canvas! Dixon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ali Dixon 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1524 p4p, 4191 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 192 p4p, 441 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vartanein's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vartanein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Vartanein.
Shima lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Shima.
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Vartanein taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vartanein on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Shima as he connects with a hook.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs Shima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Vartanein's belly button to the back.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a good jab.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a good jab.
Shima lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima slips a jab from Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima takes one on the button.
Vartanein avoids the body shot from Shima.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartanein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima working aggressively here.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Vartanein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vartanein breaks from the clinch.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
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.
Shima walks into a left hand.
Vartanein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Vartanein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vartanein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima working aggressively here.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but Shima blocks with his arms.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Vartanein.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses the body punch
and Vartanein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shima's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vartanein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with some punches.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Vartanein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vartanein is rocked!
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima digs a right hand into Vartanein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartanein's gas tank.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vartanein misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Shima tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Shima wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vartanein swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
As Vartanein tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Vartanein manages to avoid the attempt.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima misses with some punches.
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Shima lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vartanein. That's going to slow Shima down.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Vartanein breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein.
Shima forces Vartanein back against the cage and clinches.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vartanein controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Tetsuo Shima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new lightweight champion!
Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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