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Event:
FCL - 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Vader moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Vader misses with a hook
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Vader misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a big uppercut that knocks Vader off his feet! Sitsongrit dives into side control looking to finish!
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!#SU#
Sitsongrit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vader with a jab.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A combination from Vader does no damage.
Vader misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Vader is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vader under the eye.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Vader clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Vader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Vader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Vader looks winded!
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Vader is rocked!
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vader has his back to the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Sitsongrit is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Vader's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vader.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Vader's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that drops Vader! The killer instinct kicks in and Sitsongrit finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hicks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vader quickly recovers to half guard.
Hicks looks to land a strike but Vader avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Vader.
Hicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vader told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks distracts Vader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Vader uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Vader!#REVB#
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader passes Hicks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hicks tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Vader is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks is looking to get back to full guard here but Vader has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hicks is trying to improve his position.
Vader just content to control the position.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom here.
Hicks tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
Vader is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hicks!
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Vader looking to finish Hicks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hicks!
Hicks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vader on the ground.
Vader punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vader looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Hicks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hicks tries to get out of the position.
Vader landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hicks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vader postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hicks badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vader around the waist but Vader pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vader is the winner by TKO! Vader jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wodin Vader!
A victorious Wodin Vader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Vader shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston attempts a counter takedown but Vader avoids it well and moves away.
Vader misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Kingston pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kingston pulls guard.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Kingston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kingston looking to control.
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vader trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Kingston is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vader has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kingston controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Kingston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vader to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vader shrugs it off.
Kingston trying to control but Vader is having none of it. #SUB#
Kingston has hold of Vader's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vader manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Kingston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vader is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kingston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vader turns into him and now he's in Kingston's guard.
Vader wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kingston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kingston holds on and takes a little breather.
Vader is stalling in the full guard.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston is controlling Vader's posture.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kingston has his foot on Vader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vader works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Vader trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kingston instigates a clinch.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Vader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kingston tries to score a body lock takedown but Vader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Vader is looking to control Kingston's arms but Kingston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vader has his back to the cage.
Vader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Kingston is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kingston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader taking a breather. #T1#
Kingston wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader lands an uppercut.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Vader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vader forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kingston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader, not yet.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
Kingston trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Vader.
Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vader swivels and escapes.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Kingston wants a takedown.
#TD#
Kingston gets control of Vader's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kingston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Kingston looking to control.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Vader wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving. #T4#
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston trying to control the position.
Kingston has control of Vader's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Kingston 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.
Kingston being controlled here, momentarily.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wodin Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Vader with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vader scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston passes Vader's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Kingston connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Vader is having none of it. #T1#
Vader wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kingston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vader defend it? Kingston steps over the head and cranks it - Vader is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justice Kingston!
Justice Kingston retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Justice Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jaxon jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaxon misses with a body shot.
Jaxon lands a jab to Vader's midsection.
Jaxon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaxon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vader misses with the combination.
Jaxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaxon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader's hands.
Vader connects with the punch.
Vader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaxon is just out of range.
Jaxon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader.#T1#
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Vader tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaxon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaxon dips to his left and cracks Vader with an uppercut!
Jaxon swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Vader tries to clinch there but Jaxon circles away.
Jaxon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaxon throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Jaxon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vader scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaxon should have avoided that one.
Jaxon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaxon is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Jaxon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader tries to clinch but Jaxon moves out of range. #T2#
Jaxon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Vader closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Jaxon to work.
Jaxon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaxon looking to slow down the pace here.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaxon.
Jaxon is trying to push Vader away but Vader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Vader controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaxon working hard to break the clinch.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader stalls.
Vader keeps control of Jaxon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards.
Jaxon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vader lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaxon working hard to break the clinch.
Jaxon blocking some punches.
Jaxon is trying to break the clinch but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaxon.
Vader stalling in the clinch.
Vader keeps control of Jaxon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaxon.
Jaxon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wodin Vader will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vader lands with a nice combination. Jaxon backs away looking to recover.
Jaxon misses with a wild body shot.
Vader misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Vader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaxon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader misses with a hook
and Jaxon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jaxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Vader as he connects with a hook.
Wodin Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaxon misses with a wild body shot.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Jaxon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaxon avoids the body shot from Vader.
#T1#
Vader takes one to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Jaxon.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaxon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaxon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jaxon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaxon is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
Jaxon tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Vader lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxon is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
Jaxon working hard to break the clinch.
Jaxon tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Jaxon has had enough of the clinch but Vader keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vader.
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaxon's elbow.
Jaxon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vader.
A frustrated look appears on Jaxon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaxon blocks an uppercut.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaxon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader controlling the action here for a moment.
Vader keeps control of Jaxon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Vader stalling in the clinch but Jaxon improves position.
Vader has Jaxon pressed against the cage.
Jaxon is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards.
Vader dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wodin Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jaxon misses with a body shot.
Jaxon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
Vader looks to land a combination but Jaxon avoids it well.
Jaxon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vader throws a hook but Jaxon blocks it.
Jaxon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaxon lands with a hook. Vader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Jaxon counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Jaxon misses with the combination.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaxon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
#T1#
Jaxon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Jaxon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxon connects with a looping right hand.
Vader throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxon on the side of the head.
Jaxon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaxon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaxon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaxon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader moves forwards but Jaxon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Jaxon connects with a body shot that sends Vader's belly button to the back.
Vader tries to clinch but Jaxon moves out of range. #T2#
Vader misses with a left hand
and Jaxon counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike Jaxon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaxon.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaxon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxon.
Jaxon misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Vader counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaxon is trying to escape back to his feet but Vader uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader grinds an elbow into Jaxon's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon is looking for a sweep.
Vader taking a break here but Jaxon is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Jaxon wants to get back to full guard.
Vader winds up and cracks Jaxon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vader trying to control the action but Jaxon is working from the bottom.
Vader throwing shots but Jaxon is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Vader seems content to control.
Jaxon trying to control from the bottom.
Jaxon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaxon is looking to escape.
Jaxon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jaxon wants to get back to full guard.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vader forces Jaxon back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jaxon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jaxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Vader.
Jaxon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaxon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaxon misses with a series of wild punches.
Vader avoids the body shot from Jaxon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader takes a swing at Jaxon's ribcage but misses.
Jaxon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaxon ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaxon takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vader connects with a nice looking jab.
Vader closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaxon counters with a left to the body.
Jaxon scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Jaxon.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Jaxon.
Jaxon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Jaxon can't break the clinch.
Wodin Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vader'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaxon.
Vader tries to work over Jaxon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader lands a nice elbow.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader is trying to stall.
Vader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaxon is trying to push Vader away but Vader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Jaxon.
Jaxon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaxon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaxon as Vader tries to tie him up.
Vader stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaxon tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body.
Vader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jaxon is looking to break free of the clinch but Vader has double underhooks.
Jaxon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaxon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaxon wants to break free but Vader has control.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaxon.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaxon.
Vader is pushing Jaxon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vader working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaxon wants to break free but Vader has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wodin Vader dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Vader avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Vader.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Jaxon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vader swings for the body but Jaxon moves out of range.
Jaxon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vader misses the body punch
and Jaxon counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jaxon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaxon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jaxon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Vader misses. #T1#
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaxon with a jab.
Jaxon lands a glancing blow to the side of Vader's head.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaxon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Vader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaxon lands a nice hook to Vader's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vader is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vader misses with a combination
and Jaxon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Jaxon counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Vader misses with a left hand
and Jaxon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jaxon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon swinging wildly here.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Jaxon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mike Jaxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon lands a right hook to the body.
Jaxon cracks Vader with a good jab.
Jaxon lands with a good body shot.
Jaxon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaxon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Jaxon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vader wants to control but Jaxon postures up.#T3#
Vader is looking to regain half guard here but Jaxon keeps moving and retains side control.
Vader manages to get back to half guard.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
Mike Jaxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaxon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader is still trying to improve position.
Vader keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jaxon looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jaxon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader connects with a jab.
Vader lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jaxon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wodin Vader!
Wodin Vader is the new lightweight champion! |
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