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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Askren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sixx misses the target.
Sixx throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Sixx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Sixx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Askren.
Askren instigates a clinch.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Sixx working hard to break the clinch.
Sixx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sixx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixx wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Askren lands a shot to the body.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sixx takes a shot to the head.
Sixx is trying to force a seperation but Askren has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Sixx is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Askren.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Askren.
Sixx looks gassed!
Sixx tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sixx is rocked!
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixx or not.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Sixx is still on wobbly legs! Can Askren finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Askren digs a right hand underneath Sixx's ribcage. Sixx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixx or not.
Sixx seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren gets through Sixx's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren gets through Sixx's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren has Sixx pressed against the ropes.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx.
Askren digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sixx takes a shot to the head.
Askren lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sixx avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Askren.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Askren.
Sixx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sixx to the mat. Sixx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Sixx's temple.
Sixx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Ground and pound from Askren.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Sixx on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sixx throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sixx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Askren digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren digs a right hand underneath Sixx's ribcage. Sixx let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixx can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askren.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Askren is leaning against Sixx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Sixx is breathing heavily.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx.
A hook to the body from Askren.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sixxs head.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren works on Sixx's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren pushes Sixx back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Askren digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Askren gets through Sixx's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Askren.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Askren.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sixx is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Sixx takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sixx regains guard.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren won't allow Sixx to get back to his feet.
Sixx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren is in close to Sixx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sixx swinging wildly here.
Sixx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sinn Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx avoids the body shot from Askren.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askren lands a right hook to the body.
Sixx looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Sixx throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren takes the fight into the clinch.
Sixx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sixx.
A hook to the body from Askren.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren presses Sixx against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren has clasped his hands together around Sixx's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sixx takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Askren controlling the position.
Sixx wants to control but Askren postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren cracks Sixx with a big right hand but Sixx just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Askren working away.
Sixx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren lands a few punches from side control.
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sixx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sixx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Sixx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askren drives through and clinches with Sixx against the ropes.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sixxs head.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren works on Sixx's body with a couple of short punches.
Askren digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Askren.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Askren presses Sixx against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sixxs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Askren works on Sixx's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Askren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Askren manages to end up in side control.
Askren trying to control the position but Sixx is working away.
Sixx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sixx is looking to escape.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
Askren prevents Sixx from standing back up.
John Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Askren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sixx trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Askren.
Nice uppercut lands for Sixx. That snapped Askren's head back.
Sixx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren drives through and clinches with Sixx against the ropes.
Sixx can't break the clinch.
Sixx is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Sixx is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Sixx tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sixx tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Sixx's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is working Sixx over against the ropes.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sixx tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the ropes.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Sixx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Sixx is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Askren prevents Sixx from breaking the clinch.
Sixx is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
Sixx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sixx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sixx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sinn Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Askren!
John Askren retains his welterweight title!
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