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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 74 p4p, 8 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 685 p4p, 80 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: Where is My Mind? by Pixies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scorpion did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez not doing much here.
Scorpion is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scorpion is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Sanchez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion dominated 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.
Sanchez throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Scorpion tries to pass.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Scorpion preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorpion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Scorpion is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook.
Scorpion with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Scorpion.
Sanchez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Scorpion is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scorpion regains half guard.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steve Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Scorpion won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion dominated that second 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.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scorpion pinned against the cage. Scorpion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Scorpion as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Scorpion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion passes to side control.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Scorpion stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to move to full mount but Sanchez actually manages to regain half guard.
Scorpion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scorpion content to control rather than advance.
Scorpion is looking to pass Sanchez's guard but actually Sanchez recovers to full guard.
Sanchez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scorpion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion preventing the sweep.
Scorpion 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.
Scorpion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
Sanchez slips a jab from Scorpion.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scorpion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion effectively controlling the action here.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Sanchez has Scorpion pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scorpion jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Scorpion around his waist. Scorpion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scorpion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scorpion cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Scorpion pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion had his way with Steve Sanchez in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Scorpion rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
A short left from Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion slows down the pace here.
Sanchez wants to break free but Scorpion has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Scorpion is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Scorpion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Sanchez pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kasey Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scorpion, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
Kasey Scorpion 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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