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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Penn Jr (ranked 4866 p4p, 528 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 11448 p4p, 655 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr dips to his left and cracks Ulriksen with an uppercut!
Ulriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ulriksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Penn Jr avoids the head kick by Ulriksen.
Penn Jr jabs at Ulriksen's body.
Penn Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Ulriksen tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Penn Jr.
Ulriksen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ulriksen is rocked!
Ulriksen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Ulriksen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn Jr's guard.
Penn Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ulriksen on the ground.
Penn Jr is looking to stand up but Ulriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ulriksen forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Ulriksen sits in half guard.
Ulriksen winds up and cracks Penn Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ulriksen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn Jr defending well though.
Penn Jr is not content to let Ulriksen control the position.
Ulriksen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ulriksen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ulriksen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulriksen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ulriksen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ulriksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn Jr keeps working.
Ulriksen stops Penn Jr from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. Ulriksen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been told by Penn Jr's head coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ulriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ulriksen lands a head kick!
Ulriksen checks a low kick from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ulriksen darts in looking for a takedown but Penn Jr gets double underhooks and turns Ulriksen into the cage.
Ulriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn Jr connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ulriksen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulriksen lands a jab to Penn Jr's midsection.
Penn Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Penn Jr throws a head kick but Ulriksen moves out of range.
Penn Jr motions for Ulriksen to come forward. Penn Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulriksen with the counter takedown but Penn Jr avoids it easily.
Ulriksen slips under a jab from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Ulriksen slips the punch.
Ulriksen misses with a straight right.
Penn Jr avoids the head kick by Ulriksen.
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 Steel Penn Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ulriksen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
As Ulriksen backs away, Penn Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen lands a body shot.
Penn Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel Penn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Penn Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Penn Jr.
Ulriksen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Penn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulriksen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Penn Jr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ulriksen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Penn Jr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steel Penn Jr!
In his post fight interview, Steel Penn Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Victor Ulriksen spoke after the fight, saying 'TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT - LMAO'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 3230 p4p, 426 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 7534 p4p, 618 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleed on the side of the head.
Canoe looks to land a combination but Bleed avoids it well.
Bleed fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Bleed misses
letting Canoe counter with a right hand.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bleed throws a sloppy head kick and Canoe moves out of range easily.
Bleed checks a leg kick.
Canoe backing away here, and Bleed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bleed throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe lands with a shot to the body.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bleed.
Bleed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Bleed throws a hook to the side of Canoe's head but Canoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canoe moves away from the strike by Bleed.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe cracks Bleed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleed throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bleed is rocked!
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canoe dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Bleed has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 2958 p4p, 347 weight class) and Bifjocky Tamali (ranked 4753 p4p, 498 weight class). Lee Grimrock 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bifjocky Tamali!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tamali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimrock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamali manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tamali misses its intended target.
Tamali misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimrock's waist but Grimrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamali off to one side.
Grimrock moves away from the strike by Tamali.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimrock stuffs the takedown.
Tamali shoots in and drives through. Grimrock sprawls well.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali blocks a leg kick.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.
Grimrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimrock swivels and escapes.
Grimrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Bifjocky Tamali has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimrock defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grimrock misses its intended target.
And Tamali tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimrock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tamali dives in and grabs Grimrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimrock pushes down on Tamali's head and hops out.
Lee Grimrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimrock jabs at Tamali's body.
Grimrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Grimrock.
Grimrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bifjocky Tamali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimrock misses with a head kick.
Grimrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimrock circles away.
Grimrock misses with an uppercut.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Tamali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimrock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tamali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimrock keeping full guard, as Tamali tries to pass.
Tamali is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tamali remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tamali in side control, throwing shots but Grimrock defends.
Tamali controls the position from side control.
Grimrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimrock keeps Tamali under control for a moment.
Tamali working away.
Tamali controls the position.
Tamali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimrock keeps working.
Grimrock tries to improve position but can't.
Tamali tries to move to mount but Grimrock blocks the move with his legs.
Tamali is looking to take a break and control but Grimrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Grimrock. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grimrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Grimrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimrock needs to keep his hands up - Tamali had a free shot at his head there.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Grimrock misses.
Tamali wants to counter with a clinch but Grimrock pushes him away.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamali thinking.
Tamali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimrock as he jumps to the side.
Grimrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamali goes for a double leg but Grimrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimrock continues to drive forward.
Lee Grimrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bifjocky Tamali.
Tamali fails to land the takedown.
Grimrock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tamali.
Grimrock connects with a leg kick. Tamali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamali doesn't seem bothered though.
Tamali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grimrock.
Tamali thuds his right hand into Grimrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Grimrock.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamali can do to turn this around?
Grimrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamali darts in looking for a takedown but Grimrock gets double underhooks and turns Tamali into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamali.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimrock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimrock misses with a wild body shot.
Tamali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimrock in his tracks.
Lee Grimrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimrock misses the shot to the body.
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grimrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Grimrock throws a series of strikes that have Tamali backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimrock. That snapped Tamali's head back.
Tamali fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimrock throws the kick towards the body but Tamali avoids it.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock throws a combination. Tamali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tamali looks for the body kick but Grimrock saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamali throws an off balance right hand
and Grimrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamali moves out of range as Grimrock throws a body kick.
Tamali throws a right hand that misses
and Grimrock counters with a two punch combo.
Grimrock misses with a hook. Tamali ducked under it nicely.
Grimrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamali.
Tamali feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Tamali misses.
Grimrock takes a swing at Tamali's ribcage but misses.
Tamali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamali takes one on the button.
Grimrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimrock misses with a few strikes there.
Tamali drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimrock defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
Grimrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamali connects with a crisp jab.
Grimrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tamali misses.
Tamali connects with a body shot.
Tamali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grimrock tries to keep at a distance but Tamali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimrock taking a breather.
Tamali misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamali throws a head punch that misses.
Grimrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Tamali misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bifjocky Tamali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grimrock cracks Tamali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamali moves away from the strike by Grimrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamali.
Tamali clinches with his opponent.
Tamali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamali wants to break free but Grimrock has control.
Grimrock stalls.
Tamali misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamali up against the cage.
Grimrock prevents Tamali from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimrock blocking some punches.
Grimrock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tamali blocking some punches.
Grimrock blocks a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tamali dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Tamali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamali misses with a punch to the body.
Tamali tries a body shot but Grimrock blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grimrock prevents a body shot from Tamali.
Tamali misses with the head strike.
Grimrock stalling in the clinch.
Grimrock breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Grimrock. No joy for Tamali on that attempt.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Tamali moves out of range.
Grimrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimrock throws a good cross that connects.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamali loads up on a big right hand but Grimrock slips the punch.
Tamali digs a good hook to Grimrock's body.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Tamali's body.
Tamali misses with a leg kick.
Grimrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tamali.
Tamali tries to clinch but Grimrock moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock throws a push kick but Tamali slaps the foot to one side.
Tamali tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grimrock is trying to defend but Tamali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimrock is trying to maintain the position but Tamali is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimrock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamali trying to control the action but Grimrock is working from the bottom.
Tamali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tamali wants to control but Grimrock is keeping him busy.
Bifjocky Tamali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock is looking for a sweep. Tamali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimrock wants to control but Tamali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamali is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimrock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamali.
Tamali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimrock's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bifjocky Tamali.
I think Grimrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
Lee Grimrock very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Sanada (ranked 2504 p4p, 293 weight class) and Cajetan Shashi (ranked 3466 p4p, 371 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajetan Shashi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada slips a jab and a cross from Shashi.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Shashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shashi stalks Sanada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanada's face. Sanada staggers backwards, shaken.
Sanada tests Shashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shashi looks to land a combination. Sanada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shashi throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada punishes Shashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt - Sanada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shashi throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shashi stalling in the clinch but Sanada improves position.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Shashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Sanada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Shashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanada tries a body shot but Shashi blocks it.
Shashi can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shashi blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Shashi lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanada.
Shashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a left hand.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shashi.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada is working Shashi over against the cage.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shashi's elbow.
Shashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanada after a bit of a struggle.
Sanada misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shashi.
Shashi is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada tries a body shot but Shashi blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanada.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shashi trying to control the position but instead, Sanada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shashi into the cage.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Shashi breaks the clinch.
Shashi fails with the takedown.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Shashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Shashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shashi throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Shashi throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shashi has managed to clinch.
Shashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Sanada 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.
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada slaps away a takedown attempt from Shashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by Shashi. Shashi maintains the clinch.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Shashi is trying to break the clinch but Sanada is controlling him.
Shashi is looking for a takedown.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to work over Shashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Shashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanada to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Shashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shashi dives in and grabs Sanada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanada pushes down on Shashi's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shashi misses with a takedown
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Shashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanada, pushing him back against the cage.
Shashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanada is defending well.
Sanada avoiding damage as Shashi throws knees to the body.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shashi's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shashi stalls.
Shashi is trying to pull guard but Sanada has him pressed against the cage.
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Shashi controls his hands.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Shashi's ribcage. Shashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shashi is looking for a takedown.
Shashi is breathing heavily.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Shashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Shashi is trying to drag Sanada to the mat but Sanada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Shashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanada won't allow it.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Sanada is working Shashi over against the cage.
Shashi pulls Sanada into guard.
Sanada stands and throws Shashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada stands up.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shashi on the side of the head.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shashi can do to turn this around?
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada throws a right hand that Shashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shashi also avoids with ease.
Shashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Shashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Shashi saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Shashi instigates a clinch.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Shashi breaks from the clinch.
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Shashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Shashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shashi has his takedown stuffed
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada throws a body punch but Shashi moves out of range.
Sanada moves into the clinch successfully.
Shashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajetan Shashi.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Shashi's ribcage. Shashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Shashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanada up against the cage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada cracks Shashi with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Shashi takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Sanada stalling.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Shashi avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Shashi prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Sanada stalls.
Shashi trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Shashi controls his hands.
Shashi has Sanada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Shashi tries to land a knee to the head but Sanada blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
Shashi is rocked!
Sanada taking a breather.
Shashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Shashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shashi is trying to stall.
Shashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Sanada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shashi takes a shot to the head.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shashis head.
Cajetan Shashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada is leaning against Shashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanada works on Shashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shashi backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobu Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Sanada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 4128 p4p, 431 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 2171 p4p, 257 weight class). Dead's entrance music is Death March - Motionless in White. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamb is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there
enabling Lamb to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dead tries to move into range but Lamb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dead moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb lands with a right to the head.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb has picked Dead up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dead is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Lamb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
Dead is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lamb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb slows the pace down in half guard.
Lamb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamb is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying to stand up here but Lamb is controlling him well.
Lamb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamb working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.
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!
Lamb throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard.
Dead is pushing down on Lamb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamb is fighting to maintain full guard but Dead has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamb wants to improve his position but Dead is controlling well.
Lamb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead wants to stand but Lamb has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dead is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lamb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Smash and Twist inform us that Lamb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Dead stands up from Lamb's guard - Dead perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead lands an elbow inside that Lamb shrugs off.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead working aggressively here.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Lamb decides to pull guard.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
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 Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lamb moves into range and clinches up with Dead.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead breaks the clinch.
Lamb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Lamb on the inside.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Darren Lamb's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dead as Lamb tries to tie him up.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb misses with some punches.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamb misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dead.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead tries to clinch but Lamb is having none of it.
Lamb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lamb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Lamb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Better Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Lamb leaning against his opponent.
Dead manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Dead.
Dead cracks Lamb with an open hand slap.
Lamb moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, Lamb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
Dead looking to stall.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lamb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamb presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead wants to clinch but Lamb slips to the side
and Lamb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Lamb shoots in.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Lamb checks a leg kick.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lamb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamb jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Lamb scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Lamb avoids it.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb.
Lamb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lamb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dead wants to control but Lamb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamb trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Lamb passes into half guard.
Lamb working Dead over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Dead won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Lamb.
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 Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dead closes the distance but Lamb moves to the side
and Lamb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Lamb counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Nice sprawl there from Dead as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb cracks Dead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamb's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lamb scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dead.
Dead connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lamb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lamb blocks an elbow strike.
Lamb lands a right hand.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lamb.
Lamb tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Lamb lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Lamb tries to pull guard but Dead won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamb gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
Dead gets underhooks to prevent Lamb's takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Lamb.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lamb's brow.
Lamb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lamb as the two fighters clinch.
Dead scores with a hook to the body.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamb's defenses.
The cut above Darren Lamb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb.
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead lands an elbow inside.
Dead effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lamb scores with a shoulder strike.
Lamb blocks an uppercut.
Lamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Lamb.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead looking to throw knees to the head but Lamb is blocking nicely.
Lamb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dead manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lamb keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Lamb tightens his grip and picks Dead up, before dumping him to the ground. Dead manages to land in guard.
Lamb is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lamb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lamb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamb landing with the ground and pound.
Lamb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamb stops Dead from standing up.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dead managing to control the position.
Lamb working some strikes from top position.
Lamb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamb won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Lamb preventing the sweep.
Dead is controlling Lamb's posture.
Lamb scoring with some ground and pound.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Better Dead.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dead, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
The defeated Darren Lamb had this to say: 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2668 p4p, 300 weight class) and Chad Murray (ranked 2327 p4p, 270 weight class). Rydeland comes into the arena with Robbery - Not sneak attack blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Murray 's choice of entrance music: Dead man walking. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
We've been informed that Murray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Rydeland's torso.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Murray .
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray 's hand.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Murray slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Murray is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Murray throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
A big right from Murray misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Murray clobbers Rydeland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rydeland had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Murray .
Murray with a hook.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Murray misses
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray misses the jab.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Murray .
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rydeland misses its target.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Murray .
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Murray 's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Murray .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Murray 's head back.
Chad Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rydeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rydeland in his tracks.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rydeland's head backwards.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Rydeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Rydeland's knee but Rydeland avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray jabs Rydeland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland fails to land the takedown.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Rydeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rydeland tries to avoid it.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Rydeland.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Murray breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Murray misses
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Murray blocks a jab.
Rydeland backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray cracks Rydeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Nice cross by Murray .
Murray avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Murray moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.
Rydeland checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray 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!
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray stuns Rydeland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray misses the body punch
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Murray misses.
Rydeland tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray slips a straight right by Rydeland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murray . That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
A swing and a miss from Murray .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray connects with a jab.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Murray throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Murray 's defenses.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Murray 's head back.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Murray scores with a hook.
Rydeland throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland connects with the punch.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray !
Chad Murray 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1470 p4p, 48 weight class) and Carl Sands (ranked 2282 p4p, 33 weight class). Sands has chosen Ante Up (Remix) - By: M.O.P. ft. Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin as his entrance music. Carl Sands is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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278 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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260 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sands shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragnarsson eats them both and turns towards Sands to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Sands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs Sands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sands connects with a solid leg kick.
Sands staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sands takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a front kick.
Sands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Ragnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Sands had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
No joy there for Sands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Sands's front leg but catches the back leg as Sands tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Sands misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Sands tumbling to the mat! Ragnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Sands back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sands is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sands out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 1153 p4p, 119 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 1370 p4p, 137 weight class). Malingo comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Sound of silence. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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147 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jericho throws the left hand but Malingo avoids the punch easily.
Malingo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malingo counters with a straight right hand.
Malingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jericho finds it's way round the side to connect with Malingo's head.
A shot to the liver by Malingo. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho darts in and clinches Malingo up against the cage.
Malingo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malingo scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Malingo.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jericho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Malingo, against the cage.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Malingo tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jericho.
Malingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malingo throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Malingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jericho clinches up with Malingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo blocks an uppercut.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Malingo prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malingo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malingo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jericho's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jericho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Malingo.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Malingo.
Malingo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Malingo saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Malingo defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Malingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jericho tries to clinch but Malingo is having none of it.
Jericho jabs Malingo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malingo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Malingo.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malingo can't break the clinch.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Malingo misses with an elbow strike.
Malingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Malingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malingo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Malingo's head.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malingo.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malingo.
Malingo blocking some punches.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Malingo controls the action.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Malingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Malingo is trying to pull guard but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Malingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho gets through Malingo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Malingo.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho stops a takedown attempt from Malingo.
Malingo tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Malingo back against the cage.
Malingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho digs a right hand into Malingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malingo's gas tank.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Malingo.
Malingo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Malingo looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Malingo can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Malingo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jericho walks away with a smile on his face. Malingo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho pushes Malingo up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo working aggressively here.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malingo blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jericho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jericho is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malingo slips a jab from Jericho.
Malingo throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Malingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a jab to the body
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jericho connects with a body shot.
Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Malingo misses with some punches.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malingo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
With the fighters up against the cage, Malingo throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Malingo tries for a takedown but Jericho manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is working Malingo over against the cage.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Malingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malingo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Malingo misses with a body punch.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jericho is defending well for now.
Malingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malingo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Malingo tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Malingo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho pushes Malingo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Malingo misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Malingo.
Malingo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jericho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jericho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kilmister (ranked 1149 p4p, 117 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 538 p4p, 64 weight class). Zombie has chosen ZOMBIE as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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26
145 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilmister stalling.
Zombie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kilmister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kilmister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zombie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kilmister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but Kilmister blocks it.
Zombie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilmister tries to pull guard but Zombie holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilmister drops back down to his feet.
Zombie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zombie throws a head kick that misses.
Zombie wants to clinch up but Kilmister keeps it at a distance.
Kilmister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been told by Kilmister's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombie misses with a body shot.
Zombie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kilmister pushes Zombie off but Zombie dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister is trying to work for a sweep but Zombie has mounted him!
The referee warns Kilmister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kilmister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kilmister wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zombie.
Kilmister tries to reverse the position but Zombie maintains control.
Zombie wants to control the pace but Kilmister is squirming around nicely.
Kilmister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie looking to control but Kilmister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmister regains half guard.
Zombie wants to take a breather but Kilmister is having none of it.
Kilmister tries to get to full guard but Zombie has control of the leg.
Kilmister won't allow Zombie to pass to mount.
Zombie trying to control the pace.
Zombie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kilmister controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister gets full guard.
Kilmister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilmister looking for a guillotine here but Zombie defends easily.
Zombie wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilmister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zombie tries to stand but Kilmister is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zombie. Zombie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilmister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zombie's head.
Kilmister dives in and grabs Zombie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zombie pushes down on Kilmister's head and hops out.
Zombie looks to throw the jab but Kilmister is out of range.
A good leg kick by Zombie.
Zombie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilmister avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Korean Zombie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kilmister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zombie!
Zombie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zombie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilmister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilmister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilmister seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zombie looking for a sweep. Not yet Zombie, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kilmister throws a strike but Zombie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilmister won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
Kilmister content to stall in guard here.
Zombie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Kilmister - that landed with a thud.
Kilmister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilmister tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie lands an elbow just above Kilmister 's eye.
It looks like Johnny Kilmister has been cut.
Zombie tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilmister avoids the damage to the body.
Zombie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zombie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kilmister's defenses.
Zombie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Kilmister.
Zombie scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilmister is looking to control Zombie's arms but Zombie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilmister has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilmister.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister blocks an elbow strike from Zombie.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilmister's elbow.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses.
Kilmister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilmister looking to stall.
Kilmister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zombie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kilmister misses with a punch on the inside.
Zombie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Zombie pushes off an throws an elbow but Kilmister leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kilmister is struggling to control the position.
Kilmister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zombie after a bit of a struggle.
Kilmister avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Kilmister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie cracks Kilmister with a nice body shot.
Zombie with a knee to the head.
Kilmister tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Kilmister can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnny Kilmister's cut is getting worse.
Zombie lands a left hand.
Kilmister is rocked!
Kilmister manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister moves out of range as Zombie throws a body kick.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Kilmister avoids them all with ease.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Zombie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kilmister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kilmister.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Kilmister.
Kilmister blocks the elbow strike.
Kilmister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilmister tries to pull guard but Zombie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Kilmister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmister wants to break free but Zombie has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Zombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Kilmister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Zombie.
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Zombie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilmister counters with a three punch combo that has Zombie backing up. Zombie nods at Kilmister to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnny Kilmister is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilmister keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kilmister manages to get to full guard.
Zombie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kilmister's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zombie's guard.
Zombie 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.
Zombie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zombie is on top in guard.
Kilmister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zombie postures up in Kilmister's guard and throws a big left but Kilmister blocks it.
Zombie stands up and waves to Kilmister to follow him.
Kilmister throws a hook but Zombie avoids it easily.
Kilmister swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilmister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zombie misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Zombie moves into range and clinches up with Kilmister.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
Zombie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilmister trying to stall but Zombie improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zombie throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilmister.
Zombie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zombie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmister.
A short uppercut from Zombie.
Zombie misses with an elbow over the top.
Zombie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilmister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kilmister blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilmister leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kilmister stalling in the clinch but Zombie improves position.
Johnny Kilmister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilmister leaning against his opponent.
Zombie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilmister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilmister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilmister takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilmister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zombie.
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zombie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilmister's brow.
A short body shot lands from Kilmister as the two fighters clinch.
Zombie lands a damaging elbow.
Kilmister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Kilmister.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Zombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zombie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korean Zombie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Korean Zombie thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Secoy (ranked 416 p4p, 66 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 915 p4p, 139 weight class). Jordon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sticky Icky. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Azamat Secoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordon moves in looking to clinch but Secoy pushes him off.
Secoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Secoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordon throws out a loose jab but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Secoy misses the target.
Jordon dives in and grabs Secoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Secoy pushes down on Jordon's head and hops out.
Secoy misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Secoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Secoy.
Secoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon is looking to chop away at Secoy's legs.
Secoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jordon. Jordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Secoy thuds his right hand into Jordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Secoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Secoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Jordon.
A jab from Secoy does it's job there.
Secoy checks a low kick from Jordon.
A telegraphed right hand from Secoy misses the target.
Jordon throws a right and a left that Secoy avoids nicely.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Secoy throws a good cross that connects.
Jordon slips a straight right by Secoy.
Secoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordon's head backwards.
Secoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Secoy tests Jordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Secoy misses.
Secoy blocks a leg kick.
Secoy misses with an uppercut. Jordon saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Secoy throws a front kick aimed at Jordon's knee but Jordon avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jordon.
Secoy misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Secoy.
Secoy misses with a hook
and Jordon counters with a leg kick.
Jordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Secoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Secoy thuds a left hand into Jordon's body.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses
and Secoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordon throws a low kick but Secoy avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Secoy.
Jordon closes the distance and clinches up with Secoy, looking for a takedown. Jordon pushes Secoy against the cage but Secoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Secoy's half guard.
Secoy kicks Jordon off and gets back to his feet.
Jordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Secoy tries to sprawl out of it but Jordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Secoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Secoy misses.
Jordon misses with a hook.
Secoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Jordon backs away, Secoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Jordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Secoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Secoy looks to land a left hand but Jordon moved out of range nicely.
Secoy lands with a straight right. Jordon didn't see that one coming.
Secoy lands a right hook to the body.
Secoy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Secoy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordon defending well as Secoy loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon dips to his left and cracks Secoy with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Secoy coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Secoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a leg kick.
Secoy clobbers Jordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Secoy is predictable there
and Jordon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Secoy!
Jordon wants to control but Secoy is keeping him busy.
Secoy tries to escape but Jordon is in control.
Jordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jordon.
Jordon landing a few strikes.
Secoy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jordon working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Secoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Jordon off the cage and back into range.
Secoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Secoy as he avoids it easily.
Jordon misses with a wild body shot.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Jordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Secoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jordon misses.
Nice body punch from Secoy.
Secoy moves out of range as Jordon strikes.
Secoy lands a nice looking body kick.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Secoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jordon misses its intended target.
Jordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Secoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordon throws a body punch but Secoy moves out of range.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Secoy.
Jordon slips a jab and a cross from Secoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Secoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Secoy throws a right hand that misses
and Jordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but Secoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Secoy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jordon counters with a single leg into guard. Secoy didn't expect that.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Secoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Secoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Secoy keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jordon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordon throws a front kick aimed at Secoy's knee but Secoy avoids it well.
Secoy swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Secoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Secoy lands with a good body shot.
Secoy misses with a straight right.
Jordon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon throws a sloppy head kick and Secoy moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon slips a straight right by Secoy.
Jordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Secoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordon.
Secoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
It looked like Secoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Jordon lands a leg kick that knocks Secoy off balance momentarily.
Secoy loads up on a big right hand but Jordon slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jordon, right into the meat.
Jordon goes for a double leg but Secoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Secoy continues to drive forward.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
Secoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordon slips under a jab.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Secoy tries a body shot but Jordon blocks it.
Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Secoy scores with a shot to the side of Jordon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordon jumps guard but Secoy stands there with Jordon around his waist. Jordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Secoy misses with a body punch.
Secoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Jordon is trying to pull guard but Secoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordon breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Secoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Secoy.
Jordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Secoy.
Secoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Secoy avoids it really well and circles away.
As Jordon backs away, Secoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Secoy - that will leave a mark!
Secoy lands a jab to Jordon's midsection.
Jordon tries to clinch but Secoy is having none of it.
Secoy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Secoy looks to land a combination but Jordon avoids it well.
Secoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordon can do to turn this around?
Jordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Secoy stuffs the takedown.
Jordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Secoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordon.
Secoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Secoy throws a body punch but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon wants to land a leg kick but Secoy is out of range.
Jordon blocks a leg kick.
Jordon moves away from the strike by Secoy.
Azamat Secoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Secoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Secoy can pounce on him.
Jordon defending well as Secoy loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Secoy is out of range.
Jordon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Secoy is out of range and Jordon settles back down.
Jordon moves into the clinch.
Secoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Secoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Secoy scores with a shot to the side of Jordon's head.
Jordon tries a body shot but Secoy blocks it.
Secoy stops a takedown attempt from Jordon.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
Jordon has Secoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Secoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Secoy.
A short right from Secoy.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy lands with a left to the head.
Secoy lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Secoy.
Jordon is trying to pull guard but Secoy has him pressed against the cage.
Jordon stalling in the clinch.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Secoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordon controls his hands.
Jordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy prevents Jordon from breaking the clinch.
Jordon prevents a body shot from Secoy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Secoy.
Jordon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Secoy smiles and moves away.
Secoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Secoy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Secoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Secoy lands a nice shot that snaps Jordon's head back.
Secoy cracks Jordon with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Secoy.
Secoy misses with a straight right.
Secoy looks to land a right hand but Jordon moved out of range.
Jordon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jordon blocks a head kick by Secoy.
Jordon has his takedown stuffed
and Secoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Secoy tries a low kick but Jordon avoids it.
Jordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Secoy throwing a counter right hand but Jordon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Secoy looks to land a right hand but Jordon moved out of range.
Jordon throws an overhand right that lands on Secoy's shoulder, as Secoy tries to avoid the shot.
Secoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordon takes one to the side of the head.
Secoy slips under a jab.
Secoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Secoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Secoy looks to land a right hand but Jordon moved out of range.
Secoy throws a leg kick which misses Jordon's front leg but catches the back leg as Jordon tries to avoid it.
Secoy throws a hook but Jordon avoids it easily.
Jordon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Secoy lands with a right hand.
Secoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Secoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordon.
A big right from Secoy misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy 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.
Jordon moves into the clinch.
Secoy tries a body shot but Jordon blocks it.
A short uppercut from Secoy.
Jordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Secoy throws a head punch that misses.
Secoy misses with some punches.
Jordon jumps guard but Secoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Secoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon jumps guard but Secoy stands there with Jordon around his waist. Jordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
Still in the clinch, Jordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Secoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Secoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordon is trying to trip Secoy. He has hold of a leg but Secoy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jordon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Secoy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordon is trying to break the clinch but Secoy is controlling him.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy prevents a body shot from Jordon.
Secoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Jordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Secoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jordon misses with the head strike.
Secoy misses with the head strike.
Secoy is pressed up against the cage. Jordon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Secoy down to the mat. Secoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Secoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordon slips a jab from Secoy.
Secoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Secoy.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Secoy lands a really nice looking cross but Jordon seems unphased.
Secoy throws a looping overhand right but Jordon ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Secoy.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jordon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jordon has his foot on Secoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Secoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Secoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jordon trying to control the position.
Jordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon controls Secoy momentarily but Secoy frees himself.
Secoy preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordon slips under a jab.
Secoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordon moves away.
Secoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordon.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
Jordon darts in and clinches Secoy up against the cage.
Jordon is working for takedown but Secoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
Jordon tries to circle away but Secoy has him pinned against the cage.
Jordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Secoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Secoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Jordon.
Jordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Secoy tries a body shot but Jordon blocks it.
Jordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Secoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Jordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Secoy counters with a good low kick that Jordon was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Secoy had his way with James Jordon in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice cross by Secoy.
Jordon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Secoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Secoy misses.
Jordon blocks a leg kick.
Jordon with the counter takedown but Secoy avoids it easily.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jordon.
Jordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Secoy manages to avoid it.
Secoy connects with a looping right hand.
Jordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Secoy checks a low kick from Jordon.
Secoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jordon is out of range and Secoy settles back down.
Secoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Secoy with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordon.
Jordon connects with the punch.
Secoy wants to slow Jordon down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Secoy blocks the low kick.
Secoy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Secoy scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secoy staying out of range there.
Jordon throws out a leg kick but Secoy moves out of range and Jordon only half commits.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Secoy.
Secoy moves out of range as Jordon strikes.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
Secoy throws a big shot that misses.
Jordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jordon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSecoy.
Secoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Secoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Secoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Secoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordon on the side of the head.
Secoy misses with an uppercut
and Jordon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordon.
A left lands for Secoy.
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!
Secoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Secoy blocks a head kick by Jordon.
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Secoy throws a series of punches but Jordon moves out of range.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Secoy is just out of range.
Secoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordon.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordon.
Secoy throws a jab when Jordon was well out of range.
Jordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Secoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Secoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jordon misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secoy slips a jab from Jordon.
Jordon slips a straight right by Secoy.
Jordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Secoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Secoy can pounce on him.
Jordon tries for a takedown but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azamat Secoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
Jordon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Secoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy misses with a hook.
Secoy scores with the left hand. Jordon knows he should have avoided that one.
Jordon has a takedown stuffed.
Secoy cracks Jordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jordon tries a low kick but Secoy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordon throws a jab when Secoy was well out of range.
Secoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordon's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Secoy misses.
Jordon is looking to chop away at Secoy's legs.
Jordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Secoy looks to land a combination but Jordon avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Secoy checks a leg kick.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Secoy cracks the inside of Jordon's front leg.
Jordon lands an overhand right.
Secoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordon throws the left hand but Secoy avoids the punch easily.
Jordon throws a leg kick
and Jordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Secoy scores with the left hand. Jordon knows he should have avoided that one.
Jordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azamat Secoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Secoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azamat Secoy!
Azamat Secoy is the new light heavyweight champion!
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