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Event:
T149 Robinson vs Hoshino
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Chiarmanda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Chiarmanda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chiarmanda lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chiarmanda.
Junior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiarmanda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chiarmanda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chiarmanda slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chiarmanda, as that shot connected.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior avoids the head kick by Chiarmanda.
#T1#
Chiarmanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiarmanda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chiarmanda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior misses with a straight left.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chiarmanda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Chiarmanda is predictable there
and Junior counters with a good low kick that Chiarmanda was not able to check.
Chiarmanda looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Chiarmanda lunges at Junior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Junior's hand.
Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chiarmanda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda throws out a counter right but Junior avoids it with no problem.
Chiarmanda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chiarmanda wants to counter with a clinch but Junior pushes him away.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior lands the left hand.
Chiarmanda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior feints and then cracks Chiarmanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chiarmanda down.
Junior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chiarmanda eats them both and turns towards Junior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Junior throws a hook but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick which misses Junior's front leg but catches the back leg as Junior tries to avoid it.
Chiarmanda misses with a jab to the body
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Chiarmanda.#T3#
Chiarmanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiarmanda.
Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Junior as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Chiarmanda does it's job there.
Chiarmanda looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
Chiarmanda throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Chiarmanda avoids the head kick by Junior.
Chiarmanda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Junior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chiarmanda misses the jab.
Chiarmanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot
and Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
Chiarmanda looks to land a body kick but Junior moved away.
Junior is looking to counter the offense by Chiarmanda and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chiarmanda throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses
and Junior counters with an outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
Junior tries to clinch but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiarmanda moves away.
Junior fakes the leg kick and cracks Chiarmanda in the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Junior, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Junior checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda 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.
#R2#
Chiarmanda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chiarmanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiarmanda misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiarmanda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Chiarmanda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
Chiarmanda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Junior.
Junior lands with an overhand left.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Chiarmanda pushes him off.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chiarmanda ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Chiarmanda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chiarmanda scrambles back to his feet.
Chiarmanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junior's calf.#CL#
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chiarmanda lands with a left to the head.
Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chiarmanda's face.
Chiarmanda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Chiarmanda working Junior over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage. #BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Chiarmanda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiarmanda throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Junior.
It looked like Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chiarmanda tries to move into range but Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that half lands.
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chiarmanda throws out a leg kick but Junior moves out of range and Chiarmanda only half commits.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Chiarmanda looks to land a body kick but Junior moved away.#CL#
Chiarmanda gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Chiarmanda is blocking nicely.
Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chiarmanda working aggressively here.
Chiarmanda lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick as Junior jumps back.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Chiarmanda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiarmanda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Chiarmanda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior tried to counter with a leg kick but Chiarmanda avoided it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior dodges an elbow strike from Chiarmanda.
Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Neymar Junior has been cut.
Junior lands an elbow inside that Chiarmanda shrugs off.
Chiarmanda can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chiarmanda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda tries to land a knee to the head but Junior blocks with his arms.
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neymar Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neymar Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiarmanda.
Junior is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Junior blocks a jab.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but Junior avoids it.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tried to score with a low kick but Junior checks it.
Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chiarmanda throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Chiarmanda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chiarmanda.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Chiarmanda as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Junior tries to clinch up
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a front kick.
Chiarmanda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chiarmanda just manages to avoid it.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chiarmanda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiarmanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Chiarmanda cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chiarmanda takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chiarmanda tries to score with a low kick but Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiarmanda is looking to chop away at Junior's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Junior misses its target.
Junior avoids the head kick by Chiarmanda.
Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Junior's knee momentarily.
Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Chiarmanda.
Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chiarmanda scores with a body shot.
Junior misses with a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick.
Chiarmanda works the jab nicely.
Chiarmanda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior misses with the body kick
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiarmanda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Junior finds it's way round the side to connect with Chiarmanda's head.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior tried to counter with a leg kick but Chiarmanda avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior tries a low kick but Chiarmanda avoids it.
Junior scores with a push kick.
Chiarmanda takes one to the chin there.
Chiarmanda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Chiarmanda jabs Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Chiarmanda has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chiarmanda.
A left hand lands to the body for Junior.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossilus Chiarmanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chiarmanda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
Ossilus Chiarmanda made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
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Event:
USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Junior shrugs it off though.
Junior blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doubdtfire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Junior seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Junior feints and then cracks Doubdtfire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doubdtfire down.
Junior connects with a high kick.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Good leg kick by Doubdtfire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doubdtfire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Junior misses.
Junior takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doubdtfire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Doubdtfire lands with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Junior is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doubdtfire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doubdtfire trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Junior lands an elbow just above Doubdtfire 's eye.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Doubdtfire.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Doubdtfire avoids the damage to the body.
Junior avoiding damage as Doubdtfire throws knees to the body.
Doubdtfire is trying to pull guard but Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Doubdtfire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Doubdtfire decides to pull guard.
Doubdtfire seems keen to control Junior's posture.
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doubdtfire pulls Junior in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Doubdtfire pulls Junior in close to his closed guard and prevents Junior from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doubdtfire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doubdtfire looking for a sweep. Not yet Doubdtfire, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Junior.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that misses.
Junior with a nice cross.
Junior throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doubdtfire! But no joy.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook.#T4#
Junior throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Junior backing away here, and Doubdtfire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
It looked like Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior catches Doubdtfire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doubdtfire works the jab nicely.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy uppercut
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juniors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a good jab.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior checks the leg kick.
Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Doubdtfire breaks away and moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neymar Junior will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Junior takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Junior.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Doubdtfire - just one landing.
Doubdtfire walks into a jab.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doubdtfire 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 Junior has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Junior and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Doubdtfire blocks the low kick.
Neymar Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Doubdtfire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Junior misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Junior misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doubdtfire walks into a left hand.
Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior moves away from the strike by Doubdtfire. #CL#
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire. #T2#
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Doubdtfire manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Doubdtfire is pulling down on Junior's head to control his posture.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.
Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Doubdtfire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doubdtfire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Doubdtfire 's knee.
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doubdtfire doesn't seem bothered though.
Doubdtfire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior feints and then cracks Doubdtfire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doubdtfire down. #T4#
Doubdtfire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior looks for the body kick but Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Junior checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Junior lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Junior.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Doubdtfire throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Doubdtfire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Junior lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Junior is looking to slow Doubdtfire down with leg kicks.
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy right hand. Junior should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Neymar Junior has been cut.
Junior moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
Doubdtfire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Junior.#T1#
Doubdtfire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire is looking to slow Junior down with leg kicks.
Doubdtfire misses with a right hand
and Junior counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy body kick from Doubdtfire
and Junior counters with a leg kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the body
and Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Doubdtfire 's knee.
Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doubdtfire momentarily.
Doubdtfire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doubdtfire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Junior down.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Junior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doubdtfire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Doubdtfire feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
Nice jab there from Junior.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Junior scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doubdtfire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doubdtfire feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
Doubdtfire lands a slapping body shot.
Doubdtfire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior checks the leg kick.
As Doubdtfire tries to get set, Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Doubdtfire manages to avoid the attempt.
Doubdtfire throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doubdtfire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick as Junior jumps back.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tried to counter with a leg kick but Doubdtfire avoided it.
Doubdtfire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Junior throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior is looking to counter punch.
Junior throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Junior wants to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Junior with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neymar Junior's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junior is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Doubdtfire moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire scoring well with a low kick there.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Junior.
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doubdtfire, right into the meat.
Junior avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut
and Doubdtfire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doubdtfire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doubdtfire just manages to avoid it.
Junior will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junior checks it well.
Doubdtfire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.
Junior lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Doubdtfire with an uppercut!
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Doubdtfire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Doubdtfire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doubdtfire tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Doubdtfire back against the cage. #T3#
Junior blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire working aggressively here.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Doubdtfire taking a breather.
Junior tries to work over Doubdtfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Doubdtfire is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior lands with a left to the head.
Doubdtfire misses with a knee to the head.
Junior blocks a body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doubdtfire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doubdtfire tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Doubdtfire lands a left hand.
#T4#
Doubdtfire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Junior prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior avoids the elbow strike from Doubdtfire, against the cage.
Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doubdtfire avoids it.
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doubdtfire tries to pull guard but Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Doubdtfire drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Doubdtfire to work.
Doubdtfire tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Junior misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Neymar Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Doubdtfire slips a jab from Junior.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doubdtfire lands the left hand.#T1#
A jab from Doubdtfire does it's job there.
Doubdtfire misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Junior looks to land a combination. Doubdtfire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Doubdtfire throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Doubdtfire misses with a leg kick
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a combination that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a low kick, right behind Junior 's knee.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neymar Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Doubdtfire there.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire works Junior's body with a nice hook.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Donk. Doubdtfire catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire stuns Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Doubdtfire counter with a right hand.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the head.
Doubdtfire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Junior scores with the left hand. Doubdtfire knows he should have avoided that one.
Junior gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Doubdtfire lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Junior's head back.
#CL2#
Doubdtfire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Junior lands a knee to the head.
Doubdtfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior digs a right hand underneath Doubdtfire's ribcage. Doubdtfire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Doubdtfire dodges an elbow strike from Junior.
And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire! Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his featherweight title!
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Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Junior misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Junior just manages to avoid it.
Junior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Junior.
Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doubdtfire counters with a right hand to the body.
Junior scores with a head kick. Doubdtfire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doubdtfire. That's going to slow Junior down.
Doubdtfire lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that Junior has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Doubdtfire with a hook.
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Junior.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire motions for Junior to come forward. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junior. That did some damage!
Junior misses with a body kick. #T2##CL2#
Junior darts in and clinches Doubdtfire up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juniors head.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doubdtfire is defending well for now.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Doubdtfire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doubdtfire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior's head.
Junior scores with a jab. Doubdtfire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Doubdtfire gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Junior blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Doubdtfire.
Junior tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doubdtfire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doubdtfire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doubdtfire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a left hand.
Doubdtfire stalling the fight.
#T4#
Doubdtfire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doubdtfire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Junior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Junior displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doubdtfire up against the cage.
Doubdtfire tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body.
Doubdtfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire takes an elbow to the temple.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior letting Doubdtfire take a breather here.
Junior prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Doubdtfire scores with a kick to the body.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Junior's knee but Junior avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Junior
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doubdtfire's hands.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Junior.
Junior looks to throw a body kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Doubdtfire tries to land a leg kick but Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down. #T1#
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doubdtfire.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Junior misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior lands with a cross.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJunior.
Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior wants to counter with a clinch but Doubdtfire pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.#T2#
Crunch! Doubdtfire slams his shin into Junior's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire scores with a kick to the body.
Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Junior defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Junior.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Doubdtfire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch
and Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Junior.
Doubdtfire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Junior throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Junior lands a jab.
Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Junior.
Junior throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.#T4#
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doubdtfire staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Junior swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doubdtfire throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior wants to counter the offense by Doubdtfire and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire 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.
#R3##CL#
Doubdtfire clinches with his opponent.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand.
Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doubdtfire blocks it with crossed arms.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Doubdtfire gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doubdtfire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Doubdtfire is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Doubdtfire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Junior controls the pace.
Doubdtfire keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Junior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doubdtfire.
Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doubdtfire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Doubdtfire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Doubdtfire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Junior.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Junior throws out a counter right but Doubdtfire avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands with a shot to the body.
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Doubdtfire counters with a body kick that stops Junior in his tracks momentarily.
A cross from Doubdtfire lands.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doubdtfire misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Doubdtfire tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Junior jabs at Doubdtfire's body.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Junior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Junior there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Junior only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Junior connects with the punch.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Nice shot lands for Doubdtfire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior lands with a kick to the temple. Doubdtfire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
Doubdtfire cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Junior misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Doubdtfire counters by moving into the clinch.
Doubdtfire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doubdtfire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand.
Doubdtfire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Junior is trying to stall.
Junior trying to stall but Doubdtfire improves his position.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Junior stalling in the clinch but Doubdtfire improves position. #TD#
Doubdtfire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Junior can't fight it off and eventually Doubdtfire manages to take the fight to the floor. Junior looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junior wants to sweep here but Doubdtfire controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Doubdtfire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Doubdtfire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doubdtfire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doubdtfire wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Doubdtfire looking to control.
#SUB#
Doubdtfire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doubdtfire is looking to sweep but instead, Junior has passed into half guard.
Doubdtfire wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Doubdtfire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doubdtfire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Doubdtfire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior looks to throw a body kick
and Doubdtfire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
#T1#
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junior misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Doubdtfire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head but Doubdtfire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior throws a counter combo.
Doubdtfire blocks a head kick by Junior.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doubdtfire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Junior cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Doubdtfire's shoulder, as Doubdtfire tries to avoid the shot.
Neymar Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Doubdtfire.
A punch lands to the side of Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Junior tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it.
Doubdtfire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a push kick.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Doubdtfire had a free shot at his head there.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Doubdtfire has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubdtfire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Junior misses with a knee strike.
Doubdtfire avoiding damage as Junior throws knees to the body.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Doubdtfire blocks the elbow strike.
Junior lands an elbow inside that Doubdtfire shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doubdtfire avoids it.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is the new featherweight champion!
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Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Boshtok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior misses with a hook. Boshtok ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Boshtok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Boshtok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Junior working aggressively here.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch.
Boshtok throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boshtok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boshtok on the side of the head.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Boshtok.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boshtok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.#CL2#
Junior forces Boshtok back against the cage and clinches.
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boshtok.
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank. #T2#
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Boshtok gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Junior controlling the position.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Boshtok throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Boshtok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior trying to control the position here. #T3#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boshtok catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boshtok throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Junior darts in and clinches Boshtok up against the cage.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boshtok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
Boshtok walks into a jab.
Boshtok throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Boshtok pushes him off.
Boshtok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshtok is keeping busy.#T1#
Boshtok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok pushes Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Junior working Boshtok over with knees to the body.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boshtok has been cut.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neymar Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Boshtok tries to tie him up.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Junior. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
Boshtok being controlled against the cage.
Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshtok as Junior tries to tie him up.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands with a short shot to the head.
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.#T3#
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boshtok is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Boshtok avoids the damage to the body.
Boshtok gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boshtok trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior avoiding damage.
Boshtok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boshtok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Boshtok manages to break the clinch.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior throws out a counter right but Boshtok avoids it with no problem.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neymar Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Junior.
Boshtok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior feints a counter leg kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior cracks the inside of Boshtok's front leg.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior slips a jab from Boshtok.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Boshtok pushes Junior away with a front kick.#CL2#
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Boshtok.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Nice elbow from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Boshtok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshtok scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boshtok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok dodges an elbow strike from Junior.
Boshtok managing to block the knees to the body from Junior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
#T1#
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior leaning against his opponent.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Junior wants to stall.
Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boshtok's face.
Boshtok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Junior to keep the fight standing.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
Boshtok tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Boshtok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boshtok.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok throws a head punch that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshtok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior wants to clinch up but Boshtok keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshtok lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boshtok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boshtok connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Junior.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but Junior blocks it.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Boshtok throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Boshtok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Neymar Junior just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Boshtok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boshtok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.#CL2#
Junior clinches up with Boshtok and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boshtok. Boshtok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Boshtok is rocked!
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Oh Boshtok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Junior finds it's way through Boshtok's defenses. #CL2#
Junior gets a clinch.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boshtok.
Boshtok lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junior.
Boshtok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshtok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boshtok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior is struggling to control the position.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok misses with the head strike.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boshtok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boshtok has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok. #T3#
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
#BC#
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boshtok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Junior 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 Boshtok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boshtok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Boshtok connects with a jab.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
Boshtok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshtok.#T4#
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok works Junior's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Boshtok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boshtok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junior scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
Boshtok throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshtok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshtok trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boshtok throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Boshtok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Junior quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boshtok won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Boshtok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior trying to control the position.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Boshtok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Boshtok feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Boshtok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuri Boshtok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard. #REVB#
Boshtok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neymar Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Boshtok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Neymar Junior 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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