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USFC 134 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Haber blocks a leg kick.
Haber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Haber.
Haber throws a series of strikes that have Ferguson backpedaling.
Ferguson cracks Haber with a good jab.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Haber cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Haber moves out of range easily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haber moves away.
Haber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber slips under a jab from Ferguson.
An attempted straight right counter from Haber misses the target.
Haber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Haber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Haber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Haber to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haber feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Haber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haber is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Haber from controlling successfully.
Haber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haber stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haber trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson throws a jab when Haber was well out of range.
Haber scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Haber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Haber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Haber slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haber under the eye.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haber.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Haber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haber moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haber throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Haber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Haber.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Haber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Haber connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haber lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Haber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haber.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haber is just out of range.
Haber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haber.
Haber tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Haber slaps the foot to one side.
Haber tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Haber gets a takedown into half guard.
Haber wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Haber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Haber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haber trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Haber is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haber wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
Haber working the head and body with strikes.
Haber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Uri Haber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haber misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haber is out of range.
Haber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haber takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Haber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Haber with a series of wild strikes but Haber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Haber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick
and Haber moves into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Haber won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson leaning against his opponent.
Haber misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Haber just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haber backwards.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber blocking some punches.
Haber takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haber is defending well for now.
Haber lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Haber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haber.
Haber lands a body punch.
Haber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Haber blocks it.
Haber tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Haber avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haber effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haber blocks an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Haber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haber avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Haber.
Haber prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Haber.
Haber tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Haber back against the cage.
A short right from Ferguson.
Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn misses with a double jab.
Scarn lands a really nice looking cross but Glover seems unphased.
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Glover throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Glover.
Scarn throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely.
Scarn feints a jab promting Glover to slip. Scarn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Glover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Glover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glover moves out of range of the leg kick from Scarn.
Glover shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scarn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover looking to pass the guard.
Glover forces his way into half guard.
Glover is thwarting Scarn's attempts to control the position.
Glover wants to pass to mount but Scarn is defending the position.
Scarn tries to get to full guard but Glover has control of the leg.
Glover wants to free his trapped foot but Scarn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarn tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Glover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scarn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarn keeps working.
Glover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael Scarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Glover finds it's target.
Scarn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scarn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt - Scarn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glover takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Glover connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily.
Glover clinches.
Our sources have told us that Scarn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover stalls.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glover's defenses.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Scarn.
Scarn taking a breather.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scarn is fending him off so far but Glover persists. Nope, Scarn circles away and we're back to standing.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Scarn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover checks a low kick from Scarn.
Scarn tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Glover tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Glover lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover clinches.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Don Glover's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarn misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Scarn.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Glover in his tracks for a moment.
Scarn can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarn misses with a punch to the body.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Glover lands with a left to the head.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Glover blocks a body shot from Scarn.
Glover's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Scarn avoids a wild elbow strike from Glover.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
Glover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Don Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Scarn lands a damaging elbow.
Don Glover's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarn.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Scarn.
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Glover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafitte's entrance music is Concrete Blondes - Bloodletting. A fine choice. Henri Lafitte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Young!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte misses with a body shot.
Lafitte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lafitte. Beautiful body shot.
Lafitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young misses with a hook. Lafitte ducked under it nicely.
Young takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Lafitte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lafitte gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Young.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Lafitte scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Lafitte.
Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lafitte avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Young connects with a knee to the head.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafitte lands a leg kick that knocks Young off balance momentarily.
Young scores with a body shot.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Lafitte.
Young misses with a straight left.
Lafitte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Young wants to clinch up but Lafitte keeps it at a distance.
Young wants to clinch up but Lafitte keeps it at a distance.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafitte is just out of range.
Reggie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Lafitte.
Lafitte tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lafitte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lafitte misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafitte throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Lafitte punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Lafitte counters with a nice body kick.
Lafitte lands a leg kick that knocks Young off balance momentarily.
Young misses with a body punch
and Lafitte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Young misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lafitte, right into the meat.
Lafitte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lafitte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lafitte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young lands with a right hand.
Young has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lafitte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lafitte is looking to wear down Young with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lafitte scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Lafitte throws an overhand right that drops Young like a sack of potatoes! Lafitte dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Lafitte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, London Calling. Beddoe has chosen Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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28
195 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves wants to take the fight to the mat but Beddoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beddoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddoe slowing the pace effectively.
Beddoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beddoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beddoe to the mat. Beddoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Graves pushing down on Beddoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddoe wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Beddoe keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves is pressing down on Beddoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beddoe is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Beddoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beddoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graves passes into half guard.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beddoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beddoe tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Beddoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beddoe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beddoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Graves won't allow Beddoe to sweep him here.
Graves stands and throws Beddoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beddoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
Graves prevents Beddoe from getting the reversal.
Graves with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Graves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beddoe is surviving well by controlling Graves's body position as best he can.
Graves working for a submission but Beddoe is keeping him at bay.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
Beddoe working to try and regain half guard.
Beddoe stops Graves from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Graves prevents Beddoe from getting the reversal.
Beddoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beddoe works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves working for a triangle but Beddoe defends it easily.
Beddoe distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves working for a triangle but Beddoe defends it easily.
Beddoe trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beddoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beddoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Beddoe from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddoe landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beddoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beddoe throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beddoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beddoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beddoe circles away.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe misses with a hook.
Graves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beddoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Beddoe's guard now, I'm sure.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beddoe is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beddoe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is pushing down on Beddoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beddoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beddoe is trying to keep Graves in close.
Beddoe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beddoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beddoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Beddoe defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe trying to control from the bottom.
Beddoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beddoe wants to get back to full guard.
Beddoe is trying to control but can't.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beddoe sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Graves is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beddoe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Graves is looking to defend but Beddoe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Graves! Beddoe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Graves taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
197 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thacker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thacker has Zaire pulled in close to control his posture.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thacker is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thacker to keep the fight standing.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zaire is working Thacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Thacker trying to control the position here.
Thacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Thacker, not yet.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
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!
Zaire lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Thacker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaire up against the cage.
Thacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Thacker has him pressed against the cage.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thacker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Thacker.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Zaire backs off Thacker throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker checks it.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Thacker, which made it look bad.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Thacker saw that one coming.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Thacker tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Thacker lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thacker takes a step back to recover.
Thacker rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Thacker swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thacker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
As Thacker looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Thacker just gets out of the way.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire darts in looking for a takedown but Thacker gets double underhooks and turns Zaire into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Thacker throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Thacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Thacker moved away.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker looks to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thacker.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Thacker darts in trying to clinch
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire is looking to wear down Thacker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Thacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Thacker's head back.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
A shot to the body from Thacker misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.
A short left from Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaire's elbow.
Zaire digs a right hand into Thacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thacker's gas tank.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thacker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire throwing shots but Thacker is blocking nicely.
Thacker tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Zaire breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
A jab from Thacker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches up with Thacker, looking for a takedown. Zaire pushes Thacker against the cage but Thacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker feints a jab promting Zaire to slip. Thacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker moves to clinch but Zaire breaks away
and Zaire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaire is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Zaire 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.
Thacker wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Thacker controlling the position.
Zaire lands a couple of digs.
Thacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Thacker is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Thacker didn't see that one coming.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire can't break the clinch.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Thacker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Thacker's leg but Thacker calmly moves out of range.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Zaire catches Thacker right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker slips a straight right by Zaire.
Thacker tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire takes a swing at Thacker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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213 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Bernside's defenses.
Bernside throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Bernside let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bixby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernside's hands.
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside misses with a double jab.
Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bixby misses.
Bixby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernside misses with a head kick.
Bernside takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby sets himself, and Bernside steps forward looking for the clinch! Bixby avoids it this time.
Bixby takes a swing at Bernside's ribcage but misses.
Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernside's coach down at ... was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernside's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bernside.
Bixby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bernside misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside scores with a nice strike.
Bernside misses with a low kick.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bixby misses its target.
Bernside gets caught napping as Bixby dives in and scores a takedown. Bernside manages to retain guard.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Bernside looking to control.
Bixby preventing the sweep.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
Bixby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernside's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bixby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bixby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bixby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bernside sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving.
Bernside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernside must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bixby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernside is one step ahead there.
Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Bernside is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernside.
Bernside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bixby being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernside trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bernside tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bixby is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernside.
Bernside misses the shot to the body.
Bernside connects with a crisp jab.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Bernside is out of range.
Bernside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bixby is fighting to break Bernside's control of his arms but Bernside is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bernside trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby distracts Bernside with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bernside wants to sweep but no luck.
Bixby throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bixby's guard. Nice move by Bernside!
Bixby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernside defends it easily.
Bernside postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bixby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bernside tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way.
Bernside listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bixby gets the takedown into side control.
Bernside is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside is trying to control Bixby's posture but Bixby avoids it.
Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernside takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside dodges the ground and pound from Bixby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bixby landing strikes.
Bernside tries to buck Bixby off but Bixby is having none of it.
Bixby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernside, who protects the arm well.
Bixby working the head with strikes.
Bixby lands an elbow.
Bernside tries to bench press Bixby off him but Bixby keeps the position.
Bixby advances to mount.
Bixby lands a big shot there that rocks Bernside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside regains half guard.
Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernside can do to turn this around?
Bixby slips a nice elbow through Bernside's hands, connecting with Bernside's forehead.
Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up David Bernside's cut even more.
Bernside is pressing down on Bixby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernside wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bixby manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside stays in close to Bixby's body and controls the position.
Bernside avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernside is working Bixby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernside slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bixby is trying to get back to half guard.
Bernside tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bixby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bixby keeps working.
Bixby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bernside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bixby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernside.
Bixby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Bernside misses.
Bernside lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bixby at a distance.
Bernside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.
Nice shot lands for Bixby.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bixby.
Bernside wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Bixby misses.
A big right from Bixby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bernside circles away quickly and effectively.
Bixby throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
David Bernside seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside looks to clinch
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut.
Bernside tries to close the distance and clinch but Bixby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Bernside's shoulder, as Bernside tries to avoid the shot.
Bixby misses the jab.
Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bernside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bernside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bixby's head backwards.
Bernside throws a leg kick
and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bixby lands strikes from half guard.
Bernside tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bixby lands a nice short elbow.
Bixby working over Bernside with some ground and pound. Bernside looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bixby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David Bernside's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Bernside's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balfour Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balfour Darrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
140 lbs
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138 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Josh Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Balfour Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Darrow slams his shin into Miller's torso.
A punch combination from Darrow misses.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller with a hook.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Darrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Miller taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Darrow dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darrow's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller prevents a body shot from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.
Darrow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Darrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looks to land a combination. Darrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Darrow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Darrow.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Darrow.
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Darrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balfour Darrow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller moves out of range as Darrow strikes.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Darrow.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Darrow lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller is rocked!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller works Darrow's body with a nice hook.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Darrow lands a head kick!
Miller throws a series of punches but Darrow moves out of range.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Darrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
A head kick from Darrow lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Darrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Josh Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow lands with a nice body kick.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Darrow throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller cracks Darrow with an open hand slap.
Balfour Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Darrow lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darrow up against the cage.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller stalls.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balfour Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darrow cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Darrow's shoulder, as Darrow tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darrow moves out of range as Miller strikes.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Miller is looking to counter with a body kick.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Darrow.
Darrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Miller.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Miller.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller taking a breather.
Darrow tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balfour Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Darrow's ribcage. Darrow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position.
Miller cracks Darrow with a nice body shot.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow blocks the elbow strike.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller taking a breather.
Darrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Darrow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Darrow feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Darrow won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller trying to control from Darrow's half guard. Darrow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Darrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Josh Miller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Miller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darrow!
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head.
Miller tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow blocks a jab.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Darrow is out of range.
Darrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Darrow tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Miller throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
A countering left hand to the body from Darrow misses.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Darrow wants to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch position.
Darrow looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Darrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darrow.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller feints a jab promting Darrow to slip. Miller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darrow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Darrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darrow works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Darrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Darrow stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Darrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow connects with a looping right hand.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darrow is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Darrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller digs a good body shot into Darrow's ribs.
Darrow moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Darrow leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Darrow fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Darrow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Balfour Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow misses with a few strikes there.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Darrow and move into the clinch.
Darrow takes one on the button.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrow misses with the combination.
Darrow lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller blocks a body shot from Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Darrow.
Darrow has Miller pressed against the cage.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Miller.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darrow as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller tries to stall but Darrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Miller.
Miller cracks Darrow with a good jab.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to clinch up but Darrow circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Darrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Balfour Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is stalling here.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller looking to stall.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller is looking to control Darrow's arms but Darrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
Josh Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miller for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balfour Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darrow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balfour Darrow!
Balfour Darrow is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Balfour Darrow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Elpidio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Elpidio!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blade is looking to clinch.
Elpidio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
Blade misses the shot to the body.
Elpidio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Elpidio pushes him off.
Elpidio swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
Elpidio looks to land a combination. Blade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Blade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade has closed the distance and engaged Elpidio in a clinch.
Blade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elpidio lands a shoulder strike.
Elpidio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elpidio looks to land a combination but Blade avoids it well.
Blade closes the distance and pushes Elpidio back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Elpidio controls the action.
Blade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Elpidio controls the action.
Elpidio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elpidio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elpidio throws a leg kick that misses.
Blade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Edwin Elpidio has been cut.
A big right from Elpidio misses.
Blade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Elpidio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade misses with a hook
and Elpidio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade lands the left hand.
Elpidio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Elpidio throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elpidio swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
Blade moves out of range of the leg kick from Elpidio.
A little feinted left hand from Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Blade's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elpidio keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidio lands a big head kick that sends Blade tumbling to the mat! Elpidio takes a step backwards and waves Blade back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blade is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade lands with a right that hurts Elpidio. Elpidio looks to clinch but Blade throws a short knee that drops Elpidio. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jake Blade!
Jake Blade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho has chosen Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams lands a head kick!
Abrams looks to score with a jab to the body but Laiho is just out of range.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laiho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Abrams avoids it easily.
Laiho misses with a hook. Abrams ducked under it nicely.
Abrams moves out of range of the strikes.
Laiho throws a right hand that Abrams ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrams also avoids with ease.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrams blocks a jab.
Abrams doesn't manage to clinch there - Laiho circles away.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams throws a series of punches but Laiho avoids them all with ease.
Laiho connects with a looping right hand.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams slips a jab from Laiho.
Abrams throws a shot from downtown. Laiho moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho scores with a takedown into Abrams's guard.
Laiho wants to control from the top but Abrams keeps moving.
Abrams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abrams tries to roll over but Laiho keeps him under control.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laiho is keen to just control but Abrams is a slippery customer.
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. Laiho connects with a nice short shot to Abrams's temple.
Abrams is trying to maintain the position but Laiho is very close to passing his half guard.
Laiho trying to control from half guard but Abrams is working away.
Laiho prevents Abrams from standing back up.
Abrams taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
Laiho tries to pass to full mount but Abrams defends it.
Abrams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laiho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Abrams taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laiho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abrams looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abrams is trying to maintain the position but Laiho is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Abrams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is trying to control the action in half guard but Abrams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abrams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laiho pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Laiho.
We've been hearing good reports from Abrams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laiho passes to full mount!
Laiho content just to control the position here.
Abrams can't escape the position.
Laiho lands a nice shot to the head.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
Laiho dominating with strikes here.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laiho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Laiho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abrams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laiho working for a guillotine from mount but Abrams is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiho dominating with strikes here.
Abrams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laiho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abrams's face.
Abrams is looking to improve his position but Laiho isn't that keen on the idea.
Laiho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Laiho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laiho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laiho working Abrams over with strikes here.
Abrams is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abrams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abrams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laiho.
Abrams looks to throw the jab but Laiho is out of range.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abrams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laiho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Laiho moves out of range easily.
Abrams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abrams walks into a stiff left hand from Laiho.
Abrams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abrams lands an overhand right.
Abrams tries to clinch but Laiho moves out of range.
Abrams tries to work over Laiho's front leg with a kick but Laiho checks it.
Good work by Laiho as he checks the leg kick.
Laiho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abrams momentarily.
Laiho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abrams on his heels. He'll look to pass Abrams's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laiho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laiho tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrams is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho landing some decent shots from guard.
Abrams wants to sweep here but Laiho controlling him for the moment.
Laiho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laiho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho postures up and lands a big shot to Abrams's brow.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abrams trying to control the position.
Laiho scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laiho wants to pass the guard but Abrams is keeping the position.
Abrams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abrams has momentary wrist control but Laiho slips an elbow through the middle.
Abrams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laiho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abrams.
Abrams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abrams is looking to reverse the position.
Laiho looks up at the clock and then as Abrams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Laiho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams struggling a bit here.
Laiho working the ground and pound.
Laiho goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abrams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laiho's guard! Nice work there by Abrams!
Abrams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Abrams postures up in Laiho's guard and throws a big left but Laiho blocks it.
Abrams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laiho is trying to keep Abrams in close.
Laiho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Abrams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laiho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abrams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abrams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abrams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laiho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abrams's guard.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laiho misses with a straight left.
Abrams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laiho.
Laiho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laiho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abrams on the side of the head.
Laiho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrams manages to avoid it.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams scores with a head kick.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
Laiho moves away from the strike by Abrams.
Laiho feints the counter takedown.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laiho with the counter takedown but Abrams avoids it easily.
Laiho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abrams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laiho to score with a decent uppercut.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abrams drops his hands momentarily and Laiho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abrams to the ground. Laiho is now in Abrams's guard.
Abrams is wriggling around but Laiho manages to pass to half guard.
Laiho slips a nice elbow through Abrams's hands, connecting with Abrams's forehead.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams wants to control but Laiho passes into side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiho landing strikes.
Abrams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laiho scoring with punches from side control.
Laiho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laiho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abrams tries to bench press Laiho off him but Laiho keeps the position.
Laiho is chipping away with strikes.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abrams some visible discomfort.
Laiho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abrams, who protects the arm well.
Laiho working the ground and pound from side control.
Laiho grinds an elbow into Abrams's temple.
Laiho is trying to get an arm triangle but Abrams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laiho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Laiho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abrams down.
Oh Abrams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abrams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abrams is trying to improve his position.
Taite Abrams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now.
Abrams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Laiho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrams keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to control but Laiho postures up.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abrams some visible discomfort.
Laiho lands a huge shot from side control! Abrams is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
A relieved looking Alexi Laiho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning avoids the body shot from Sandman.
Fanning throws a chopping leg kick but Sandman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Fanning is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Fanning misses.
Sandman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fanning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandman looking to sit in guard and control but Fanning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandman is trying to control the position but Fanning postures up.
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Fanning defends easily.
Fanning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning pushes down on Sandman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fanning prevents Sandman from improving his position.
Fanning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sandman sees it coming and defends easily.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Fanning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fanning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning connects with a couple of short punches.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fanning is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandman is on top in guard.
Sandman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fanning has his foot on Sandman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sandman works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanning's head.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
Fanning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandman is in close to Fanning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sandman throws a strike but Fanning rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandman has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though.
Sandman has momentary wrist control but Fanning slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanning manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanning seems keen to control Sandman's posture.
Sandman landing with the ground and pound.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanning's head.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fanning keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Fanning is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fanning lands a really nice looking cross but Sandman seems unphased.
Fanning loads up on a big right hand but Sandman slips the punch.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Fanning is quick to defend against it.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Fanning has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Sandman cracks Fanning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fanning staying out of range there.
Fanning tries to clinch there but Sandman circles away.
Sandman shoots in for a double leg but Fanning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fanning looks to land a combination. Sandman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning cracks a nice hook into Sandman's ribs.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. Fanning tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fanning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throws a shot from downtown. Sandman moves away and avoids it.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Fanning is quick to defend against it.
Fanning moves out of range of the strikes.
Fanning doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fanning scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fanning.
Fanning misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sandman feinted with a counter takedown.
Fanning works the jab nicely.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fanning fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanford Fanning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandman throws out a powerful jab.
Fanning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandman.
Fanning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sandman.
A swing and a miss from Sandman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandman checks it well.
Sandman attempts a counter takedown but Fanning avoids it well and moves away.
Fanning slips a jab from Sandman.
Fanning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanning throws a head kick that misses.
Sandman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Sandman blocks a low kick nicely.
Sandman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fanning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sandman misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fanning.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fanning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Sandman ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fanning lands a nice shot that snaps Sandman's head back.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandman slips a straight right by Fanning.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fanning defends it nicely.
Sandman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fanning.
Jab from Sandman.
Fanning misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.
Fanning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman shoots in but no luck this time.
Fanning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fanning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fanning takes a swing at Sandman's ribcage but misses.
Fanning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fanning leaves Sandman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fanning looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fanning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sandman backs up against the cage.
Fanning slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fanning lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandman off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Sandman misses its intended target.
Fanning tries a low kick but Sandman avoids it.
Fanning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandman goes for a double leg but Fanning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fanning continues to drive forward.
Fanning wants to counter with a clinch but Sandman pushes him away.
Sandman checks a leg kick.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fanning sprawls well. Fanning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandman gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Fanning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fanning under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman misses with a straight left.
Fanning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fanning uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandman has time to react.
Fanning connects with the punch.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sandman slips a straight right by Fanning.
Fanning digs a good hook to Sandman's body.
Fanning throws the left hand but Sandman avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandman or perhaps it was just good defense by Fanning, which made it look bad.
Fanning throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandman lands with a shot to the body.
Fanning scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fanning avoids the body shot from Sandman.
Sandman blocks a head kick by Fanning.
Sandman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sandman misses.
Fanning misses with a kick to the body.
Fanning just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fanning, right into the meat.
Fanning misses with a leg kick
and Sandman counters with a shoot takedown. Fanning fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Fanning blocks nicely.
Fanning keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman postures up in Fanning's guard and throws a big left but Fanning blocks it.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanning is looking to stand up but Sandman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is working Fanning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fanning working for a triangle but Sandman defends it easily.
Sandman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sandman trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom.
Sandman looking to sit in guard and control but Fanning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fanning lands a couple of digs.
Sandman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fanning has picked Sandman up and slammed him! Sandman can't keep hold of the triangle and Fanning manages to pass to side control!
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fanning's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman trying to control from the bottom.
Fanning takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fanning wants to pass to mount but Sandman is defending the position.
Sandman gets full guard.
Fanning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandman looking for subs off his back but Fanning has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sandman actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fanning thows a leg kick but Sandman checks it
and Sandman counters with a single leg into guard. Fanning didn't expect that.
Sandman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fanning throws up his legs and catches Sandman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sandman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fanning! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Sanford Fanning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, The Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'cunt was doped up'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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