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DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Daren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Warren Daren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daren tried to counter with a leg kick but Cezar avoided it.
Daren ducks under a wild hook from Cezar.
Daren feinted with a counter takedown.
Daren shoots in looking for a takedown but Cezar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Cezar both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Cezar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cezar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cezar misses with a series of wild punches.
Daren needs to keep his hands up - Cezar had a free shot at his head there.
Daren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cezar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daren takes the fight into the clinch.
Daren jumps into guard, dragging Cezar to the mat.
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cezar's guard.
Cezar wants to stand up but Daren is controlling him.
Daren drops back looking for a leg! Cezar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cezar manages to kick Daren off! Daren jumps back into Cezar's guard.
Cezar has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up.
Daren wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Cezar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cezar's guard.
Cezar tries to get to full guard but Daren has control of the leg.
Daren is looking for a kimura but Cezar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daren to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Daren seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cezar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cezar pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
Cezar is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daren stops Cezar from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Daren 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.
Cezar trying to control but Daren postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezar wants to improve his position but Daren is controlling well.
Daren tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daren tries to control but Cezar wriggling away.
Daren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cezar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cezar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cezar tries to escape but Daren is in control.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cezar is not content to let Daren control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cezar is trying to buck Daren off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Cezar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cezar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julio Cezar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cezar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daren stopping the sweep attempt from Cezar.
Daren advances to half guard.
Cezar wants to get back to full guard but Daren has mounted him!
Daren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren wants to stand but Cezar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Cezar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daren looking for a guillotine from mount but Cezar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daren wants to control the pace but Cezar is squirming around nicely.
Cezar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cezar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daren has hold of Cezar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cezar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cezar wants to control but Daren is having none of it.
Daren wants to stand but Cezar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Daren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cezar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daren working Cezar over with strikes here.
Daren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cezar looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Daren controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daren has control of Cezar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cezar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cezar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cezar tries to reverse the position but Daren maintains control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Daren has hold of Cezar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cezar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cezar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daren lands a couple of good shots and Cezar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Daren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Warren Daren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cezar is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Daren is cranking Cezar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cezar! He's tightened the choke and Cezar is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Daren!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaru Parata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
145 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anaru Parata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parata.
Power slips under a jab from Parata.
Parata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parata sprawls and moves away.
Parata misses with a wild body shot.
Power drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parata sprawls and moves away.
Parata lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parata misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Parata avoids it well and moves away.
Parata throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Parata throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power tries to counter with a takedown but Parata is quick to defend against it.
Parata scores with a three punch combo!
Parata misses with a straight right.
Parata thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Parata!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power working away.
Power goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Power's guard! Nice work there by Parata!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parata frees his head nicely. Oh but Power has switched to an armbar! Parata is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Max Power!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Laliberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Laliberte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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251 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Laliberte misses
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Laliberte misses with a body kick.
Kruger checks a low kick from Laliberte.
Kruger with a nice cross.
A jab from Kruger misses.
A head kick by Laliberte misses
and Kruger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laliberte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruger moves forwards but Laliberte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laliberte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruger if he has to take too many more of those.
Laliberte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
A left lands for Kruger.
Guy Laliberte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laliberte lands with a hook. Kruger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laliberte ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Laliberte throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte misses with a kick to the body.
Laliberte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger scores with a punch to the head.
Kruger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laliberte 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.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Laliberte misses with a head kick.
Kruger jabs at Laliberte's body.
A low kick from Laliberte is predictable there
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laliberte throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Laliberte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Laliberte moved out of range nicely.
Laliberte misses with a hook.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Laliberte.
Kruger is looking for the big counter here.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Laliberte slips the punch.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Kruger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a lazy body kick
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger checks a low kick from Laliberte.
Kruger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Laliberte misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger checks the leg kick.
Laliberte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Laliberte throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laliberte misses with an uppercut
and Kruger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Laliberte.
Laliberte moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laliberte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Laliberte cracks the inside of Kruger's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laliberte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Laliberte.
Kruger misses with a hook. Laliberte ducked under it nicely.
Laliberte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kruger misses.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laliberte counters with a thumping low kick.
Laliberte is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Laliberte counters with a body kick.
Laliberte swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Laliberte looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Kruger punishes Laliberte's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Laliberte counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laliberte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kruger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Laliberte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into range.
Laliberte blocks a jab.
Laliberte ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body. Laliberte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Laliberte swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Good work by Kruger as he checks the leg kick.
Laliberte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laliberte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laliberte looks to throw a body kick
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruger scores with a jab. Laliberte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laliberte throws a leg kick
and Kruger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Laliberte! Kruger lets Laliberte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Laliberte is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Laliberte square on the jaw! Damn, Laliberte is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Kruger!
After winning the bout, Roman Kruger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Callum Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where is My Mind? by Pixies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Callum Welsh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Welsh 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.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Welsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Welsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Welsh is rocked!
Welsh tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Welsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez cracks Welsh with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Welsh falls to his knees and Sanchez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Sanchez!
A very excited looking Steve Sanchez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobi walks into a left hand.
Thomas clinches up with Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobi tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jacobi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobi or not.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobi's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobis head.
Thomas pushes Jacobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Jacobi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobi working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobis head.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobi backwards.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobi is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas presses Jacobi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobis head.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobi's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Jacobi takes a shot to the head.
Thomas gets through Jacobi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobi is rocked!
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Jacobi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacobi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Jacobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jacobi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Jacobi's defenses.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacobi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobi backwards.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobi backwards.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Jacobi's ribcage. Jacobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobi backwards.
Thomas keeps control of Jacobi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab to Jacobi's midsection.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobi tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobi misses with a body shot
and Jacobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Jacobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jacobi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thomas dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Drakivomoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Drakivomoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Drakivomoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drakivomoy. Drakivomoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drakivomoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Boris Drakivomoy has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawson. That snapped Drakivomoy's head back.
Dawson clobbers Drakivomoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Jab by Dawson.
Drakivomoy gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Drakivomoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Drakivomoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Dawson catches Drakivomoy right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawson, as that shot connected.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson works the jab nicely.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Drakivomoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Drakivomoy.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Drakivomoy off the cage and back into range.
Drakivomoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drakivomoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drakivomoy is rocked!
Dawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Drakivomoy wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Oh Drakivomoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson misses with a hook.
Drakivomoy throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Drakivomoy seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Drakivomoy's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson with a hook.
Dawson drops Drakivomoy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drakivomoy looks back up at him and smiles so Dawson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Drakivomoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drakivomoy. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Drakivomoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drakivomoy under the eye.
BOOM! Dawson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Drakivomoy. Drakivomoy tries to recover but Dawson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Drakivomoy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Dawson!
After winning the bout, Roger Dawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dom Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nordquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Nordquist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in and bounces Nordquist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Nordquist is working from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Nordquist to sweep him here.
Nordquist has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz won't allow Nordquist to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordquist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nordquist has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz cracks Nordquist with a solid left hand.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Nordquist is looking to reverse the position.
Nordquist is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Nordquist trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Nordquist manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cruz looking to finish Nordquist with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nordquist!
Nordquist is rocked!
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nordquist is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nordquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Nordquist advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Nordquist has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~KT-MMA~. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cruz is trying to control Nordquist's posture but Nordquist avoids it.
Nordquist tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz tries to bench press Nordquist off him but Nordquist keeps the position.
Nordquist working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz stops Nordquist from passing to mount.
Cruz tries to buck Nordquist off but Nordquist is having none of it.
Nordquist tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nordquist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz trying to hold on to Nordquist's head to control him but Nordquist postures up.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Nordquist's back. He's all about the action.
Nordquist working Cruz over with strikes.
Nordquist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nordquist defends it easily.
Nordquist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist working some strikes from top position.
Nordquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz is rocked!
Nordquist preventing the sweep.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nordquist from controlling successfully.
Cruz controlling Nordquist's posture.
Nordquist scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Nordquist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nordquist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nordquist lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordquist shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nordquist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordquist has a takedown stuffed.
Dom Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
Cruz throws a right hand that Nordquist ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordquist also avoids with ease.
Nordquist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Nordquist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz cracks Nordquist with a good jab.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a low kick but Nordquist moves out of range easily.
Nordquist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordquist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Nordquist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordquist is just out of range.
Nordquist fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Nordquist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordquist.
Cruz jabs at Nordquist's body.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordquist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordquist cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Nordquist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordquist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordquist is just out of range.
Nordquist with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Nordquist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordquist moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
Nordquist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordquist, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordquist tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordquist tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Nordquist has the dominant position.
Nordquist keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Nordquist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cruz is trying to keep an underhook but Nordquist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nordquist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Nordquist is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz has hold of Nordquist's hands but Nordquist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is looking to control Nordquist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Nordquist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
John Nordquist has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Nordquist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nordquist landing shots from mount.
Nordquist avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Nordquist avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Nordquist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nordquist loads up with a big shot that hurts Cruz! He's pulled Nordquist in close but Nordquist has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cruz survive? More strikes from Nordquist and Cruz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Nordquist!
After winning the bout, John Nordquist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Fighter has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter is continuing to stall.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter pulls Johnson in to control the position.
The adventures of Fighter the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Fighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Fighter misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fighter to the ground. Johnson is now in Fighter's guard.
Fighter controlling Johnson's posture.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Fighter is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fighter pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 Curtis Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Fighter cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson is rocked!
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Fighter comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Johnson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Johnson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Street Fighter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murha Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Marx Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Murha Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Marx Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pate lands a nice looking body shot.
Pate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pate with a hook.
Marx Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Pate tries to sprawl out of it but Marx Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pate.
Pate cracks Marx Jr with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Marx Jr.
Marx Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marx Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marx Jr throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Marx Jr.
Pate cracks a nice hook into Marx Jr's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Pate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marx Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Pate.
Marx Jr throws a right hand that Pate ducks under and follows up with a left that Pate also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Pate's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marx Jr. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Marx Jr. That snapped Pate's head back.
Mark Marx Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate throws a hook but Marx Jr blocks it.
A slow jab from Marx Jr misses its intended target.
Marx Jr scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pate!
Pate swinging wildly here.
And Marx Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Pate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pate swings for the body but Marx Jr moves out of range.
Marx Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pate counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marx Jr will feel that in the morning.
Marx Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Pate.
It looks like Mark Marx Jr has been cut.
Pate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marx Jr's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marx Jr.
Pate lands with a cross.
Marx Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Marx Jr throws out a loose jab but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marx Jr's calf.
Marx Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marx Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pate counters with a body kick.
Pate connects with an inside leg kick.
Pate connects with an inside leg kick.
Marx Jr tries to clinch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pate jabs at Marx Jr's body.
Nice shot lands for Pate.
Pate throws the kick towards the body but Marx Jr avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate lands with a nice body punch.
Marx Jr throws a lazy right hand but Pate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha Pate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marx Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marx Jr is looking to clinch but Pate is avoiding it.
Pate lands a slapping body shot.
Pate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Pate slips the punch.
Pate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marx Jr is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pate!
Marx Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
Marx Jr looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pate.
Pate lands a brutal uppercut that launches Marx Jr off his feet! Marx Jr tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Pate!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picker jabs Goat right on the nose. Goat blinks but takes it well.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Picker cracks Goat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Picker misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat blocks a jab.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picker misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goat doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker misses with a double jab.
Goat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goat in his tracks.
Picker throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Goat wants to counter with a clinch but Picker pushes him away.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goat shoots in but Picker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Picker tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker connects with a single shot there.
Picker 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.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Goat moves into range and clinches up with Picker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picker.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
Goat tries to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker scores with a decent looking hook.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Goat is rocked!
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Picker tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Goat.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
Goat avoids the body shot from Picker.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
A jab lands there for Picker.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it.
Picker misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goat slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goat's hands.
Goat drives through and clinches with Picker against the cage.
Picker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goat.
Goat keeps control of Picker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goat gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Goat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goat is trying to control. Picker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goat is working for a submission of some sort.
Picker pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Goat connects with a nice short shot to Picker's temple.
Goat thows a huge punch but Picker dodges it nicely.
Picker pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Picker is not content to let Goat control the position.
Picker is looking to escape.
Goat trying to control the action but Picker is working from the bottom.
Picker is trying to stand.
Goat is trying to control. Picker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goat wants to free his trapped foot but Picker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat is still trying to improve position.
Goat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Picker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goat.
Picker is trying to stand.
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.
Goat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goat tries to pass to full mount but Picker defends it.
Picker is trying to stand back up but Goat is controlling him
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Goat is looking to take a break and control but Picker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Nice strikes from Goat there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker has hold of Goat's hands but Goat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goat is trying to control the action in half guard but Picker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Picker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picker defending well though.
Goat wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Picker is trying to stand up here but Goat is controlling him well.
Goat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Picker is trying to stand back up but Goat is controlling him
Goat controlling the pace.
Picker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goat.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Goat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goat scrambles back to his feet.
Picker throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker scores with a hook.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goat on the side of the head.
Picker throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Picker sets himself, and Goat steps forward looking for the clinch! Picker avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Picker as Goat shoots in.
Picker throws a jab when Goat was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goat on the side of the head.
Goat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Goat blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Picker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goat.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goat manages to avoid it.
Picker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picker is fending him off so far but Goat persists. Nope, Picker circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
Goat is working for takedown but Picker is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Goat tries to score a body lock takedown but Picker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Picker breaks from the clinch.
Goat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Picker was covering up waiting for the punch and Goat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Picker pushes Goat off and gets back to his feet.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat misses with a takedown attempt
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Goat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goat takes one to the chin there.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker lands a jab to Goat's midsection.
Goat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Picker wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picker tries to kick Goat off but Goat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goat can do to turn this around?
Picker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat jumps guard.
Picker wanted to stand there but Goat had control of the position.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Picker is proving a slippery customer.
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Picker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Picker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goat wants to sweep here but Picker controlling him for the moment.
Picker wants to stand but Goat is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Picker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Goat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Picker misses.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat slips a jab from Picker.
Picker swinging wildly here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goat moves into the clinch.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Picker to the mat. Picker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goat stops Picker from standing up.
Goat postures up in Picker's guard and throws a big left but Picker blocks it.
Goat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Goat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Billy Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Picker keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goat is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Goat has Picker pressed against the cage, preventing Picker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Picker tries to circle away but Goat has him pinned against the cage.
Picker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat wants to clinch up but Picker keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Goat's head back.
Goat staying out of range there.
Picker sets himself, and Goat steps forward looking for the clinch! Picker avoids it this time.
A jab from Picker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Goat tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker tries to keep at a distance but Goat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goat successfully pulls guard.
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Picker wants to get up but he can't break Goat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Picker stands and steps away. Goat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picker is fending him off so far but Goat persists. Nope, Picker circles away and we're back to standing.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
Larson Picker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Goat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goat slips a straight right by Picker.
Goat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Picker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Goat slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker had his way with Billy Goat in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Picker lands a right hook to the body.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Goat shoots in but no luck this time.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Goat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat closes the distance and pushes Picker back into the cage.
Goat pulls guard effortlessly.
Goat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goat trying to pass the guard but Picker defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat working over Picker with some ground and pound. Picker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picker wants to get back to his feet.
Picker is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goat is keen to just control but Picker is a slippery customer.
Goat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Picker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Picker bucks up and throws Goat to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Picker works Goat's body with a nice hook.
Picker takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Picker works over Goat's head and body with a nice combination.
Billy Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a series of punches but Goat avoids them all with ease.
Goat wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Goat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Picker after a bit of a struggle.
Picker stops a takedown attempt from Goat.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Goat is controlling him.
Goat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Picker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goat, up you get!
Goat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Goat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Picker gets tackled into the cage by Goat. Goat maintains the clinch.
Goat tries to pull guard but Picker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Picker is looking to break free of the clinch but Goat has double underhooks.
Goat is trying to pull guard but Picker has him pressed against the cage.
Goat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picker is defending well.
Picker manages to break the clinch.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Picker. Beautiful body shot.
Goat needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker cracks Goat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goat needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goat under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker works the jab nicely.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Larson Picker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picker sizes up Goat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Picker 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 49:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker retains his lightweight title!
Larson Picker made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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