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SFC 59: Sackett vs. Aragon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Daskalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Money for Nothing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Daskalov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to clinch
and Daskalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Money throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daskalov counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Money is trying to improve his position.
Money's coaches at Eff yoo Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Money pushes Daskalov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daskalov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Money trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money wants to control but Daskalov postures up.
Daskalov scores with punches from side control.
Daskalov is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Daskalov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Daskalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Money coming out on top.
It looks like Martin Daskalov has been cut.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Daskalov pushes him off.
Money jabs Daskalov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Daskalov.
Daskalov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daskalov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daskalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut.
Daskalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money clinches.
Money is trying to push Daskalov away but Daskalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daskalov jumps guard and drags Money to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daskalov seems to have recovered his senses.
Money drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daskalov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daskalov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daskalov!
Money is not content to let Daskalov control the position.
Money is trying to control Daskalov's posture but Daskalov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
Daskalov working the ground and pound from side control.
Money is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daskalov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Money is not content to let Daskalov control the position.
Daskalov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Money haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
Money is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daskalov throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Daskalov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.
Daskalov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Money's head.
Daskalov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Money manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money tries to break free but Daskalov pushes him back against the cage.
Daskalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimme Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Daskalov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Daskalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
Money swings for the body but Daskalov moves out of range.
Money with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daskalov to score with a decent uppercut.
Money dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daskalov. That did some damage!
Money throws an off balance right hand
and Daskalov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daskalov.
Money wants a takedown but no success here.
Daskalov prevents Money from breaking the clinch.
Daskalov breaks the clinch.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Daskalov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Money won't be happy with that.
Daskalov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Money takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Money is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Money is looking for a sweep. Daskalov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daskalov is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daskalov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Money is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov wants to pass the guard but Money is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money is trying to maintain the position but Daskalov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Daskalov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Money looks to land a right hand but Daskalov moved out of range.
Money misses with a hook.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Money works the jab nicely.
Daskalov slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Daskalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daskalov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Money thows a leg kick but Daskalov checks it
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daskalov trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
Daskalov advances position into side control!
Daskalov trying to control the position but Money is working away.
Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Money regains half guard.
Daskalov is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
Daskalov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Daskalov.
Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daskalov manages to avoid it.
Money looks to land a left hand but Daskalov moved out of range nicely.
Money throws a leg kick that misses.
Daskalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money misses with a body punch
and Daskalov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Money as he connects with a hook.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daskalov.
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 Gimme Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Daskalov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Money throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daskalov.
Money lands a head shot.
Daskalov slips a straight right by Money.
Money misses with a takedown attempt
and Daskalov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daskalov is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
Daskalov drops an elbow to the side of Money's head.
Daskalov trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Money makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Money.
Daskalov looking to pass the guard.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daskalov defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daskalov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalov scoring with some ground and pound.
Daskalov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daskalov has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
Daskalov landing with the ground and pound.
Daskalov stops Money from standing up.
Daskalov wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Daskalov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daskalov won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Daskalov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalov stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Money is trying to improve his position.
Daskalov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Daskalov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daskalov wants to control but Money is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daskalov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Money parries the strikes from Daskalov easily there. Daskalov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Money to escape.
Daskalov is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money seems a little lost for a moment, as Daskalov dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Daskalov keeps moving and retains side control.
Money sneaks back into half guard.
Daskalov content to control rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Daskalov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Money misses the jab.
Money swings for the body but Daskalov moves out of range.
Gimme Money is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Money blocks the low kick.
Daskalov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Money.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daskalov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Daskalov ducks down to avoid it.
Money throws a big shot that misses.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Daskalov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daskalov is pressing down on Money's thigh, looking to free his foot. Money is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daskalov controlling the pace.
Money is looking for a sweep. Daskalov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Money is trying to stand back up but Daskalov is controlling him
Martin Daskalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daskalov lands strikes from half guard.
Gimme Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Money is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daskalov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Daskalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Money has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gimme Money!
Gimme Money managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
Martin Daskalov spoke after the fight, saying 'The better man always wins!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darios Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sengoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darios Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akira Sengoku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
Sengoku misses with a wild combination.
Ellis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sengoku steps into range and cracks Ellis with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ellis flops backwards and Sengoku dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ellis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis striking off his back but it's not causing Sengoku any problems.
Oh Ellis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sengoku stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing Sengoku from standing up.
Ellis seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis wants to sweep but no luck.
Darios Ellis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sengoku cracks Ellis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ellis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sengoku pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ellis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sengoku!
A victorious Akira Sengoku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jenkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruslan Hagush!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hagush.
Hagush shoots for a takedown but Jenkins Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hagush should have avoided that one.
Hagush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hagush jumps into side control!
Hagush working the ground and pound.
Hagush works to advance to full mount. Jenkins Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hagush working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jenkins Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Hagush pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hagush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hagush raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Jeremy Jenkins Jr has been cut.
Hagush raining down shots from the mount!
Hagush lands a couple of good shots and Jenkins Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jenkins Jr is rocked!
Hagush tries to keep control of the position but Jenkins Jr is staying busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins Jr rolls, trying to escape but Hagush keeps control of the position.
Hagush scores with punches and elbows.
Jenkins Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Oh Jenkins Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hagush is punishing Jenkins Jr with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hagush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jenkins Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jenkins Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Hagush lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hagush lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hagush lands a shot to the body.
Hagush drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Jenkins Jr is in real trouble here! Hagush lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Hagush is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Hagush!
Ruslan Hagush spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank comes into the arena with Ball Game blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank stops Kohler from standing up.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kohler is retaining full guard.
Frank advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Frank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kohler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kohler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frank throwing strikes but Kohler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kohler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kohler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kohler working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kohler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Kohler crashes against the mat.
Kohler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Frank is pushing Kohler's head away, looking to escape. Kohler manages to hold on to the position though.
Frank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kohler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kohler is putting a hurting on Frank here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kohler cracks Frank with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kohler working the head with strikes.
Frank is rocked!
Frank throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Oh Frank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank wants to get back to his feet but Kohler drags him back down.
Kohler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kohler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kohler scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kohler can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Kohler!
Jurgen Kohler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tony Frank was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Sternik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sternik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J Dash . Clay Matthews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrzej Sternik's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrzej Sternik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Sternik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Elite Private Training in the buildup to the fight.
Sternik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Sternik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sternik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sternik looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sternik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sternik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sternik working for submissions but it's allowed Matthews to get to half guard.
Matthews is trying to control. Sternik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matthews is thwarting Sternik's attempts to control the position.
Sternik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sternik defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sternik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sternik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sternik looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Sternik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sternik looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sternik looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sternik is trying to control but can't.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
Sternik is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clay Matthews.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews leaves Sternik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Sternik shoots in.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sternik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck for Sternik with that takedown attempt.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Sternik.
Jab by Matthews.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sternik 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sternik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sternik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews takes a swing at Sternik's ribcage but misses.
Sternik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Sternik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a head kick!
Sternik darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Sternik into the cage.
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sternik.
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Sternik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews is concentrating on defense, preventing Sternik from advancing position.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sternik trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sternik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sternik won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Sternik trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Sternik controlling him for the moment.
Andrzej Sternik has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sternik.
Sternik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Sternik.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sternik has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Sternik with that takedown attempt.
Sternik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews connects with a jab.
Matthews is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sternik 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.
Sternik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sternik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Sternik persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sternik needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sternik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sternik is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Sternik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sternik is rocked!
Matthews cracks Sternik with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sternik falls to his knees and Matthews doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Giancana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Miyaichi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Sam Giancana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryo Miyaichi's chin.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Giancana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Giancana.
Giancana throws out a powerful jab.
Miyaichi slips a jab and a cross from Giancana.
Giancana blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyaichi. Giancana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giancana throws a big shot that misses.
Miyaichi slips a jab and a cross from Giancana.
Nice shot by Miyaichi.
Giancana tries to clinch there but Miyaichi circles away.
Giancana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyaichi's waist but Miyaichi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giancana off to one side.
Miyaichi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giancana. Giancana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giancana misses with an uppercut. Miyaichi saw that one coming.
Miyaichi misses with an uppercut. Giancana saw that one coming.
Giancana misses with a series of wild punches.
Giancana sizes up Miyaichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Giancana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giancana tries to score with a low kick but Miyaichi moves his leg out of the way.
Ryo Miyaichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giancana throws a series of punches but Miyaichi moves out of range.
Miyaichi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giancana lands a jab-cross combination.
Giancana walks into a jab.
Giancana tries to bum rush Miyaichi with a series of wild strikes but Miyaichi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyaichi scores with a jab to the body.
Giancana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Giancana misses with a right hand
and Miyaichi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Giancana's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miyaichi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Giancana has control of Miyaichi's left arm, preventing Miyaichi from doing any damage.
Giancana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oooooh!!! Giancana has knocked Miyaichi down with a huge combo! Giancana steps away and waves a wobbly Miyaichi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Miyaichi is rocked!
Giancana cracks Miyaichi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyaichi is still on wobbly legs! Can Giancana finish him?
Giancana circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Miyaichi to the canvas! Miyaichi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Giancana keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Giancana!
After winning the bout, Sam Giancana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustav Ragnarson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Henley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henley is one step ahead there.
Henley postures up in Ragnarson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarson blocks it.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Ragnarson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henley!
Henley is trying desperately to improve position.
Ragnarson dominating with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarson landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ragnarson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ragnarson prevents Henley from getting the reversal.
Henley is bucking up trying to escape but Ragnarson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Henley's temple.
Henley tries to get to full guard but Ragnarson has control of the leg.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnarson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ragnarson drops an elbow to the side of Henley's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henley defending well though.
Henley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson prevents Henley from improving his position.
Henley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarson pulls his head out easily.
Ragnarson slips a nice elbow through Henley's hands, connecting with Henley's forehead.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnarson is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
Henley has hold of Ragnarson's hands but Ragnarson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley taking some punishment here, with Ragnarson in his half guard.
Henley punching from the bottom.
Ragnarson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henley regains half guard.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarson pulls his head out easily.
Henley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ragnarson lands a nice short elbow.
Ragnarson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley wants to improve his position but Ragnarson is controlling well.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henley is rocked!
Ragnarson working the head and body with strikes.
Henley is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarson finish him?
Ragnarson scores with a big shot! Henley's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Henley! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Our winner, Gustav Ragnarson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya misses with a head kick.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balagan at a distance.
A big right from Araya misses.
Araya thumps Balagan with a low kick.
Araya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Araya slaps away a takedown attempt from Balagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Araya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araya throws a series of punches but Balagan avoids them all with ease.
Balagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Araya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Araya breaks from the clinch.
Araya lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Arkady Balagan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balagan.
Espiridion Araya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkady Balagan.
Balagan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Araya checks it well.
Balagan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Araya sprawls well initially but Balagan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Araya is not content to let Balagan control the position.
Balagan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Araya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Balagan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Araya keeping control of the position.
Balagan trying to control from half guard but Araya is working away.
Araya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balagan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Araya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araya pushes Balagan off looking to stand but Balagan dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya is looking for a sweep. Balagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balagan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Araya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balagan is working away from the top position though.
Araya is looking for a sweep. Balagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araya wants to get back to his feet.
Balagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Araya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan looks to land a strike but Araya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araya's head.
Araya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balagan looking to pass the guard.
Araya controls Balagan momentarily but Balagan frees himself.
Araya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan postures up and lands a big shot to Araya's brow.
Araya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Araya wants to stand but Balagan is controlling the position.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balagan won't allow Araya to get back to his feet.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Araya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Araya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arkady Balagan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arkady Balagan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araya throws an overhand right that lands on Balagan's shoulder, as Balagan tries to avoid the shot.
Balagan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Araya wants to stand up but Balagan is controlling him.
Balagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balagan throws an elbow that misses. Araya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balagan's guard. Nice move by Araya!
Balagan keeping moving, preventing Araya from controlling successfully.
Balagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Araya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Araya manages to pass to mount!
Balagan can't escape the position.
Araya wants to control the pace but Balagan is squirming around nicely.
Balagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araya looking to control but Balagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Araya avoids the attempt from Balagan to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya goes for an armbar but Balagan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Balagan.
Balagan wants to control from the top but Araya keeps moving.
Balagan lands a couple of digs.
Balagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Araya is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Araya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balagan postures up and lands a big shot to Araya's brow.
Araya keeping full guard, as Balagan tries to pass.
Araya has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Araya wants to sweep here but Balagan controlling him for the moment.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balagan throwing strikes but missing.
Balagan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Balagan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Araya's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arkady Balagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Arkady Balagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Eminem - Berzerk as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Miller tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Atunes drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller blocking some punches.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Atunes.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller trying to control the position but Atunes is working away.
Miller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Atunes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Atunes is keeping him busy.
Miller working away.
Miller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bradley Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller works the jab nicely.
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller feints and as Atunes raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Atunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes's cut.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Brotherhood Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Miller is rocked!
Miller takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Atunes is stalling here.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Atunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Arturo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller wants the takedown. Atunes is fighting it off but Miller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Atunes's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Atunes working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atunes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes'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.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atunes's waist but Atunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller keeps Atunes at a distance using the push kick.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Atunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Miller controls the position from side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Atunes is working from the bottom.
Atunes regains half guard.
My spies in Uncle Jim's Garage inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Atunes is looking to get back to full guard here but Miller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Atunes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position but Atunes is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Atunes wants to control but Miller postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A control attempt from Atunes but he's now mounted!
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atunes is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes'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.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes misses with the combination.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Miller slams his shin into Atunes's torso.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Atunes moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes slips a jab from Miller.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Atunes.
Atunes tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atunes after a bit of a struggle.
Atunes cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Atunes.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Atunes lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Atunes presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Atunes.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Atunes pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes had his way with Bradley Miller in that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whack! Atunes lands a heavy head kick that drops Miller. The ref tackles Atunes to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Miller was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes retains his middleweight title!
Arturo Atunes made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I respect him, he is a great fighter. I thank the Lord Jesus, and the LA fans are awesome.'.
Bradley Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'It seems Arturo has my number. I'll be back better and ready to claim my title once again. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by RATM: Killing in the Name. Flagon Sackett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aragon counters with a takedown into side control.
Sackett controls the position for a moment.
Sackett tries to improve position but can't.
Sackett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sackett is looking to reverse the position.
Sackett defending against the ground and pound.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sackett tries to improve position but can't.
Aragon trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is trying to work for a sweep but Aragon has mounted him!
Aragon raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sackett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett tries to roll over but Aragon keeps him under control.
Sackett is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aragon is stalling here. Sackett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aragon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sackett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Aragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Aragon's face as Sackett controls the position.
Aragon is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon is trying to improve his position.
Sackett landing strikes.
Check out the look on Sackett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sackett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sackett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sackett prevents Aragon from improving his position.
Well, if Sackett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sackett is pressing down on Aragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aragon is holding on for now.
Sackett prevents Aragon from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sackett is working away from the top position though.
Sackett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aragon missing with punches from the bottom.
Sackett trying to control the action but Aragon is working from the bottom.
Aragon wants to control but Sackett passes into side.
Sackett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sackett's best efforts.
Aragon gets back to full guard.
Sackett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett stands up over Aragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett cracks Aragon with a solid left hand.
Sackett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aragon's head.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett won't allow Aragon to sweep him here.
Aragon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sackett has passed into side control.
Sackett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flagon Sackett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aragon wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Aragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aragon.
Good work by Aragon as he checks the leg kick.
Flagon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aragon counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Aragon digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Aragon.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aragon misses with a body punch.
Sackett pushes Aragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Sackett takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses.
Sackett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aragon moved away.
Aragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aragon in his tracks.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Aragon's head but Aragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Aragon's shoulder, as Aragon tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett lands a jab to Aragon's midsection.
Aragon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Aragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aragon tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Aragon.
Sackett tries to circle away but Aragon has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragon checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flagon Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Aragon shrugs it off though.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aragon!
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Aragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Aragon's leg. Aragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aragon throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Flagon Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aragon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Aragon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Aragon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett checks a low kick from Aragon.
Aragon slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett tries to clinch but Aragon moves out of range.
Sackett with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aragon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Aragon avoids it well.
Sackett lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Aragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Aragon ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Aragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aragon can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Aragon's side.
Aragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett cracks Aragon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett tests Aragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aragon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett checks a low kick from Aragon.
Aragon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Aragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Aragon's torso.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aragon manages to avoid it.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Aragon saw that one coming.
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Aragon throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flagon Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Flagon Sackett's cut.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aragon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Aragon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sackett throws a head kick but Aragon moves out of range.
Sackett takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses.
Aragon scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett has managed to clinch.
Aragon tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aragon blocking some punches.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Aragon.
Aragon is pushing Sackett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Aragon.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aragon or not.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aragons head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aragon blocking some punches.
Aragon avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Aragon into the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aragon wants to stall.
Aragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aragon misses with some punches.
Sackett gets through Aragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Aragon.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Aragon cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Aragon blocks with his arms.
Aragon blocking some punches.
Sackett wants to get back to striking at distance but Aragon won't allow it.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Aragon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aragon.
Aragon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.
Aragon throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Aragon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Sackett motions for Aragon to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Aragon misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Aragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Aragon's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett tries to clinch but Aragon moves out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett 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.
Flagon Sackett had his way with Diego Aragon in that round.
The cut man is working on Flagon Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Aragon moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Aragon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Aragon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
Aragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aragon counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Aragon moved away.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Aragon moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aragon if he has to take too many more of those.
Sackett throws a body punch but Aragon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aragon avoids the head kick by Sackett.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Aragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aragon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aragon.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Aragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aragon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Aragon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Aragon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett lands with a straight right. Aragon didn't see that one coming.
Aragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Aragon off the cage and back into range.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego Aragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aragon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Aragon checks it.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Aragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Sackett cracks Aragon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Aragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range.
Aragon scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aragon drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Aragon avoids it.
Sackett moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flagon Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flagon Sackett!
Flagon Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Diego Aragon was interviewed post fight and said 'Gutted really, But no one gave me a chance anyway. We will have to see what happens now.'.
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