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EFC 68: Chilhuahua vs Da Costa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun wants to clinch up but Vasquez keeps it at a distance.
Orgun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Orgun.
Vasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orgun at a distance.
Orgun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orgun tries to clinch up.
Orgun is looking to clinch.
Vasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orgun is looking to clinch.
Orgun moves into the clinch.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
Vasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orgun backwards.
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ernesto Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
Orgun doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Orgun tries to clinch up.
Orgun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orgun shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense.
Orgun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
Orgun is breathing heavily.
Vasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Orgun needs to keep his hands up - Vasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Orgun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Vasquez.
Vasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Vasquez.
Orgun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasquez lands a really nice looking cross but Orgun seems unphased.
Orgun misses with a straight left.
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Orgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orgun misses with a straight left.
Vasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasquez works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands with a nice body punch.
Orgun moves forwards but Vasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vasquez throws out a powerful jab.
Vasquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vasquez works over Orgun's head and body with a nice combination.
Vasquez scores with a nice strike.
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasquez.
Orgun is rocked!
Jab from Vasquez.
Oh Orgun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orgun needs to keep his hands up - Vasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orgun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orgun seems to have got his legs back now.
Vasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Vasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Orgun backs away looking to recover.
Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Orgun backpedaling.
Orgun walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasquez, as that shot connected.
Vasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Orgun's head back.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasquez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasquez scores with a hook to the body. Orgun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasquez jabs Orgun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasquez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez with a hook.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Vasquez. Beautiful body shot.
Vasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orgun's hands.
Orgun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ernesto Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasquez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orgun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Orgun.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orgun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasquez throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasquez. That snapped Orgun's head back.
Vasquez throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasquez, as that shot connected.
Orgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Orgun misses.
Ernesto Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orgun doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orgun misses with a hook.
Murat Orgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez lands with a right hand.
Vasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orgun is defended easily by Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vasquez jabs Orgun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Orgun backs away looking to recover.
Orgun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vasquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orgun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Vasquez.
Jab from Vasquez.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasquez as he connects with a hook.
Vasquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vasquez lands a head shot.
Donk. Vasquez catches Orgun right on the button with a cross.
Vasquez scores with a nice head shot.
Vasquez with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orgun ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Good exchange - Vasquez coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Vasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orgun.
Vasquez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orgun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orgun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasquez throws a shot to the body.
Vasquez throws a good cross that connects.
Vasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez thuds his right hand into Orgun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orgun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasquez.
Nice jab there from Vasquez.
Vasquez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vasquez duly obliges.
Vasquez works Orgun's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands with an uppercut that bounces Orgun off the cage and back into rage.
Vasquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Vasquez.
Vasquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vasquez lands a two punch combo.
Orgun takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Vasquez does it's job there.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orgun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasquez!
Vasquez scores with a hook.
Vasquez connects with a body shot.
Vasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Vasquez does it's job there.
Vasquez connects with a looping right hand.
Vasquez connects with the punch.
Vasquez cracks a nice hook into Orgun's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orgun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orgun needs to keep his hands up - Vasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orgun tries to clinch up.
Vasquez throws a combination. Orgun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasquez.
Vasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasquez lands a jab.
Vasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orgun at a distance.
Vasquez with a nice cross.
Orgun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orgun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orgun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasquez as he avoids it easily.
Vasquez lands with a hook. Orgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orgun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez jabs Orgun right on the nose. Orgun blinks but takes it well.
Orgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Orgun ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Orgun tries to clinch but Vasquez is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Vasquez.
Orgun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orgun tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orgun has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez thuds a left hand into Orgun's body.
Vasquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Vasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orgun momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Orgun takes one to the side of the head.
Vasquez throws a shot to the body.
Vasquez jabs Orgun right on the nose. Orgun blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Vasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orgun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orgun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Donk. Vasquez catches Orgun right on the button with a cross.
Orgun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasquez lands a jab to the head.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orgun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orgun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orgun there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Orgun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orgun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orgun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasquez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasquez jabs Orgun right on the nose. Orgun blinks but takes it well.
Vasquez cracks Orgun with a good jab.
Vasquez cracks Orgun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasquez lands a really nice looking cross but Orgun seems unphased.
Vasquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Vasquez does it's job there.
Vasquez lands a jab to the nose.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orgun backs up against the cage.
Vasquez lands a jab to Orgun's midsection.
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!
Orgun takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orgun walks into a stiff left hand from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a jab. Orgun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orgun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murat Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasquez digs a good hook to Orgun's body.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.
Vasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ernesto Vasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasquez lands a jab to Orgun's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Orgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orgun.
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orgun on the side of the head.
Vasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasquez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Vasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's entrance music is Take A Ride On My Bologna Pony! ! !. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Argyle's choice of entrance music: Go to Sleep. Trajan Argyle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trajan Argyle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Argyle's half guard.
Nice strikes from Simmons there.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Argyle on the ground.
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
Simmons winds up and cracks Argyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Argyle defending well though.
Simmons stalling away here and it's allowed Argyle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simmons is looking to advance position but Argyle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Argyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Argyle unloads with some shots from mount but Simmons bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Argyle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Argyle tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Argyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Argyle lands a nice shot to the head.
Simmons bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argyle keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons trying to control but Argyle is working from the bottom.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Argyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argyle wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons is pulling down on Argyle's head to control his posture.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Trajan Argyle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Simmons takes a swing at Argyle's ribcage but misses.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Argyle misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but Argyle shows good takedown defense.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Argyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Argyle, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Argyle against the cage but Argyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argyle scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Argyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argyle passes into half guard.
Argyle seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trajan Argyle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Argyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Argyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Argyle.
Simmons is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Argyle lands a beautiful left hook that drops Simmons. Simmons tries to recover but Argyle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Simmons lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trajan Argyle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daiki Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daiki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fickett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fickett misses with a two punch combination.
Fickett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fickett throwing strikes from guard but Nakamura blocks nicely.
Fickett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fickett has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Fickett gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fickett gets caught flat footed, as Nakamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fickett wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fickett throws a body kick that misses.
Fickett throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fickett misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fickett's guard now.
Nakamura postures up in Fickett's guard and throws a big left but Fickett blocks it.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fickett is on top in guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Fickett from controlling successfully.
Fickett preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Fickett postures up.
Fickett advances position into side control!
Fickett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fickett's guard! Nice work there by Nakamura!
Fickett wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fickett trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fickett, up you get!
Fickett looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Fickett misses
and Nakamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fickett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakamura's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura is not content to let Fickett control the position.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fickett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fickett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamura!
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Fickett is defending well.
Nakamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fickett, who protects the arm well.
Nakamura happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fickett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Nakamura 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.
Fickett lands a leg kick that knocks Nakamura off balance momentarily.
Nakamura scores with a body shot.
Fickett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Fickett.
Fickett throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Fickett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Fickett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fickett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakamura as he avoids it easily.
Daiki Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fickett misses with a low kick.
Nakamura gets caught flat footed, as Fickett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fickett has gone for a leg lock! Nakamura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fickett's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Fickett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura pushes down on Fickett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fickett wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fickett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fickett won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura works his way into full mount!
Nakamura wants to take Fickett's back but he can't do it this time.
Nakamura trying to control but Fickett is having none of it.
Fickett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fickett missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fickett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fickett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but Fickett is working from the bottom.
Fickett is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Fickett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fickett, not yet.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Fickett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Fickett is retaining full guard.
Daiki Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fickett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Daiki Nakamura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fickett throws a combination that misses
enabling Nakamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Fickett shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Fickett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fickett throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fickett uses from the top position.
Fickett tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Nakamura 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.
Fickett looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura moves nicely into side control.
Fickett tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Nakamura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fickett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fickett closes the distance but Nakamura moves to the side
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control.
Fickett sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura trying to mount his opponent but Fickett defends it.
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Fickett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fickett is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fickett pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fickett defends it well.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
That's two 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.
Fickett tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakamura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fickett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fickett gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fickett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fickett slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fickett thumps Nakamura with a low kick.
Fickett misses with a kick to the body
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Fickett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fickett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fickett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakamura slips a jab and a cross from Fickett.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakamura duly obliges.
Nakamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fickett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Fickett didn't expect that.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Brad Fickett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fickett keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Fickett is looking to stand up but Nakamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakamura won't allow Fickett to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
Nakamura grinds an elbow into Fickett's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fickett throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fickett is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiki Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiki Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Curwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Curwin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Curwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curwin throws a solid leg kick but Centofanti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curwin.
Curwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curwin wants to clinch.
Centofanti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curwin defends it nicely.
Curwin lands a high kick!
It looks like Marco Centofanti has been cut.
Centofanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Centofanti takes one on the button.
Curwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curwin misses with a body shot.
Curwin tries to clinch but Centofanti is having none of it.
Curwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul Curwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti misses with a jab to the body
enabling Curwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Centofanti is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Curwin blocks the leg kick.
Centofanti is still on wobbly legs! Can Curwin finish him?
Curwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centofanti seems to have recovered his senses.
Centofanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Curwin thumps Centofanti with a low kick.
Curwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Centofanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curwin tries to clinch there but Centofanti circles away.
Curwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Centofanti tries to land knees in the clinch but Curwin avoids the damage to the body.
Curwin lands an elbow that stopped Centofanti in his tracks for a moment.
Centofanti has Curwin pressed against the cage.
Curwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Centofanti avoids it.
Centofanti just leaning against Curwin, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Centofanti breaks from the clinch.
Curwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Centofanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curwin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Centofanti! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curwin loads up on a big left hand. Centofanti felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Curwin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Centofanti can't hide his disappointment, as Curwin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Curwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehide Nakatani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beanie (Mack B****). The key to victory for Dwight Grant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwight Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takehide Nakatani!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant wants to clinch up but Nakatani keeps it at a distance.
Grant connects with a nice cross there... Nakatani is looking wobbly and Grant recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Nakatani to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Grant jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwight Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson comes to the cage accompanied by Hoeremeisje by EyeMJR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Egill Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skallagrimsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Skallagrimsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Skallagrimsson throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Skallagrimsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skallagrimsson throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Skallagrimsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skallagrimsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skallagrimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skallagrimsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skallagrimsson throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Skallagrimsson sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skallagrimsson.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Skallagrimsson cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Skallagrimsson.
Good work by Skallagrimsson as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skallagrimsson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Albert Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skallagrimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Skallagrimsson counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Skallagrimsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Skallagrimsson finish him?
Crack! Skallagrimsson connects with the perfect overhand right and Rodriguez falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Egill Skallagrimsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes to the cage accompanied by I Killed the Pirates. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pure White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses the jab.
A jab from Broadfoot finds it's way through White's defenses.
White throws a hook but Broadfoot blocks it.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broadfoot in his tracks.
Broadfoot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Broadfoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broadfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Broadfoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
Broadfoot won't allow White to sweep him here.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadfoot!
White with shots to the head and body - Broadfoot looks very uncomfortable down there.
Broadfoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broadfoot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Broadfoot tries to hold on but White postures up.
Broadfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broadfoot is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by White.
White avoids the attempt from Broadfoot to control.
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
White trying to control but Broadfoot is having none of it.
Broadfoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Broadfoot looking for submissions off his back.
Broadfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broadfoot.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Broadfoot has wrist control.
Broadfoot looking for a triangle here. White is fighting it but it looks tight! Broadfoot pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, White is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason The Diamond!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czolgosz throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czolgosz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Czolgosz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
The Diamond stuffs the takedown.
Czolgosz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from The Diamond. No joy for Czolgosz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Diamond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Czolgosz somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Czolgosz finds it's way through The Diamond's defenses.
Nice shot by The Diamond.
The Diamond leaves Czolgosz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Diamond as he jumps to the side.
That's two 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.
Czolgosz throws a hook to the side of The Diamond's head but The Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Czolgosz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Diamond as he jumps to the side.
Czolgosz checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Czolgosz.
The Diamond dips to his left and cracks Czolgosz with an uppercut!
Leon Czolgosz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Diamond missing with a left hand there. Czolgosz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Diamond throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond lands with a nice body kick.
The Diamond throws a leg kick that misses.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by The Diamond as he connects with a hook.
The Diamond thumps Czolgosz with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond 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.
Czolgosz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Diamond.
The Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Czolgosz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Czolgosz shoots in looking for a takedown but The Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czolgosz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Diamond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Czolgosz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz dives in and grabs The Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Diamond pushes down on Czolgosz's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz shoots in but The Diamond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Diamond scores with a body shot.
Czolgosz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Diamond.
Czolgosz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two 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.
Czolgosz fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Czolgosz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Diamond tries to avoid it but Czolgosz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Diamond to the ground. The Diamond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Diamond misses with a looping left.
Czolgosz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Czolgosz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Diamond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czolgosz controls the pace.
The Diamond can't keep his opponent in guard - Czolgosz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Czolgosz prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
Czolgosz is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Diamond has his hands clasped together around Czolgosz's back. He's all about the action.
Czolgosz trying to control the action but The Diamond is working from the bottom.
Czolgosz prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
The Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czolgosz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czolgosz is taking a breather. The Diamond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon Czolgosz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Czolgosz throws the left hand but The Diamond avoids the punch easily.
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 Leon Czolgosz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Czolgosz closes the distance and clinches up with The Diamond, looking for a takedown. Czolgosz pushes The Diamond against the cage but The Diamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Czolgosz closes the distance and clinches up with The Diamond, looking for a takedown. Czolgosz pushes The Diamond against the cage but The Diamond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Czolgosz 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.
Czolgosz misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Diamond enables Czolgosz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Diamond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Czolgosz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
Czolgosz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czolgosz wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Diamond wants to sweep here but Czolgosz controlling him for the moment.
Czolgosz stops The Diamond from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Czolgosz.
Czolgosz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Czolgosz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czolgosz misses with a shot to the body
and The Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz tries for a takedown but The Diamond circles away easily
and The Diamond counters with a nice body kick.
Czolgosz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czolgosz trying to pass the guard but The Diamond defending well.
Czolgosz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is pressing down on The Diamond's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Diamond is holding on for now.
Czolgosz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Czolgosz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Czolgosz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Czolgosz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cypress Hill - Rise Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chihuahua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chihuahua misses with a wild body shot.
Felix da Costa loads up on a big right hand but Chihuahua slips the punch.
Felix da Costa slips under a jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua ducks under a wild hook from Felix da Costa.
Good shot there by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Felix da Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chihuahua looks to throw the jab but Felix da Costa is out of range.
Felix da Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chihuahua finds it's way round the side to connect with Felix da Costa's head.
Chihuahua misses with a double jab.
Felix da Costa gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Felix da Costa fails to land.
A short right from Chihuahua.
Felix da Costa tries to break the clinch but Chihuahua is controlling the position.
Chihuahua throws a punch but it's blocked by Felix da Costa.
Chihuahua lands a shot to the body.
Chihuahua misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chihuahua lands a nice uppercut.
Chihuahua digs a right hand underneath Felix da Costa's ribcage. Felix da Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua lands a body shot.
Chihuahua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chihuahua lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chihuahua.
Felix da Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Felix da Costas head.
Felix da Costa misses with a body punch.
Chihuahua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chihuahua digs a right hand into Felix da Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Felix da Costa's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Chihuahua - that landed with a thud.
Chihuahua lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua lands with a light punch inside.
Felix da Costa tries to throw a body punch but Chihuahua avoids it by throwing Felix da Costa back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chihuahua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chihuahua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chihuahua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Felix da Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Chihuahua won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Chihuahua.
Felix da Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chihuahua just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chihuahua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa fails to pull guard.
Felix da Costa looks gassed!
Chihuahua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chihuahua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felix da Costa is rocked!
Chihuahua lands with a left to the head.
Felix da Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Chihuahua finish him?
Chihuahua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chihuahua unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Felix da Costa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chihuahua is unloading with more strikes now! Felix da Costa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Chihuahua!
El Chihuahua retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Made!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Made, right into the meat.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Made.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Made which made him look bad.
Made takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Made takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Made doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made tries to land a body kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Made.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Made throws a nice inside leg kick.
Made cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Made moves out of range.
Sanchez jabs at Made's body.
Made ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Made moves into range and connects with a jab.
Made looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Made misses with a punch on the inside.
Made breaks the clinch.
Made scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Made is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Made circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Made misses.
Made misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Made throws a big shot that misses.
Made misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Made manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Made's left leg, looking for a takedown. Made pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Made saw that one coming.
Made lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Made tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Made to the ground. Made escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body
and Made counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Made. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Made.
Made misses with a kick to the body.
Made pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Made throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Made with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Made misses with a straight right.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Made.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Made.
Made just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Made lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taylor Made will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Made defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Made fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Made tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Made misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Made is predictable there
and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Made backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Made is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Made into the cage.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Made misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Made is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez is working Made over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Made or not.
Sanchez cracks Made with a nice body shot.
Sanchez is looking to control Made's arms but Made gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
A short left from Sanchez.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Made has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Made tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sanchez.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Made.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Made moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Made.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Made ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Made shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Made in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez breaks from Made's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Made bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Made controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Made doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Made manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Made throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Made throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez is trying to keep Made in close.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Made passes into half guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Made's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Made's back!
Made tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez cracks Made with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Made from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is punishing Made with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez 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. This is the final round!
Made moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Made takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Made throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Made is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Made's head but Made sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Made throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Made is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Made.
Made wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Made's guard now.
Made wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Made blocks nicely.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Made keeps moving.
Sanchez pushing down on Made's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Made is working away.
Made gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez stands and throws Made's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Made is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sanchez to escape the position.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Made lands a nice short elbow.
Made takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Made passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Made connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Made in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Made working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Made tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Made has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Made are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Made was trying to land strikes.
Made working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Made is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Made wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Made is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Made has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Made in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Made's guard.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez stands up over Made, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Made controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
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