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EUFC 125 Sackett vs.Yoshi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Wapner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Forty Six & 2 . Joseph Wapner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Harrikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Wapner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wapner tries to clinch up
and Harrikari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wapner throws a lazy head kick
and Harrikari counters with a straight right hand.
Wapner moves out of range as Harrikari strikes.
Wapner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a shoot takedown. Wapner fights it but they end up in guard.
Harrikari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jari Harrikari.
Wapner throws a head kick that Harrikari semi-blocks.
Harrikari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrikari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wapner's knee momentarily.
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Harrikari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wapner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a body kick that stops Wapner in his tracks momentarily.
Wapner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wapner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrikari.
Wapner looks to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a nice body kick.
Wapner tries to clinch but Harrikari moves away
and Harrikari counters with a straight right hand.
Harrikari takes a swing at Wapner's ribcage but misses.
Harrikari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harrikari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrikari lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari blocks a head kick by Wapner.
Harrikari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wapner on the side of the head.
Harrikari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrikari counters with a straight right hand.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Harrikari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wapner moves to clinch but Harrikari breaks away
and Harrikari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wapner misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Harrikari on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wapner.
Harrikari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrikari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrikari lands a right hand.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrikari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wapner blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Harrikari.
Wapner looks gassed!
Harrikari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrikari breaks from the clinch.
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Harrikari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari blocks an elbow strike.
Harrikari misses with a knee to the head.
Harrikari dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wapner blocking some punches.
Harrikari lands with a short shot to the head.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harrikari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrikari swings wildly with an uppercut but Wapner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrikari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wapner darts in trying to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wapner's knee momentarily.
Joseph Wapner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wapner moves to clinch but Harrikari breaks away
and Harrikari counters with a three punch combo that has Wapner backing up. Wapner nods at Harrikari to acknowledge the strikes.
Harrikari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wapner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrikari counters with a low kick, right behind Wapner 's knee.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Wapner.
Harrikari throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Harrikari.
Wapner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrikari blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Harrikari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrikari blocks the elbow strike.
Harrikari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wapner moves to clinch but Harrikari breaks away
and Harrikari counters with a stiff right hand.
Wapner tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harrikari scores with a nice body kick.
Wapner looks to clinch
and Harrikari counters with an outside leg kick.
Wapner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wapner avoids the head kick by Harrikari.
Harrikari scores with a sloppy right hand. Wapner should have avoided that one.
Harrikari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wapner is out of range and Harrikari settles back down.
Harrikari clobbers Wapner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wapner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrikari counters with a head kick. That will keep Wapner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harrikari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Harrikari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Harrikari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wapner really felt that one!
Wapner moves to clinch but Harrikari breaks away
and Harrikari counters with a nice body kick.
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Wapner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wapner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrikari counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Wapner.
Harrikari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wapner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wapner throws an elbow that misses.
Harrikari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wapner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrikari's defenses.
Wapner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrikari backwards.
Harrikari blocks an elbow strike.
Harrikari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrikari takes an elbow to the temple.
Wapner is breathing heavily.
Wapner gets through Harrikari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrikari breaks the clinch.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari cracks Wapner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wapner throws a head kick that misses
and Harrikari counters with a low kick, right behind Wapner 's knee.
Wapner wants to clinch but Harrikari slips to the side
and Harrikari counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrikari clinches.
Wapner lands a shoulder strike.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harrikari avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
Harrikari lands with a right to the head.
Wapner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrikari pushes Wapner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrikari is leaning against Wapner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrikari breaks from the clinch.
Harrikari just misses with a punch to the body.
Wapner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wapner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a nice body kick.
Harrikari cracks Wapner with an open hand slap.
Wapner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrikari counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari misses with a low kick.
Harrikari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrikari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harrikari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Harrikari in his tracks for a moment.
Harrikari lands a body punch.
Harrikari is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Harrikari.
Harrikari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wapner can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrikari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrikari avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
Harrikari lands a body punch.
Harrikari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrikari scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrikari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wapner backwards.
Wapner takes a shot to the head.
Harrikari lands a body punch.
A short right from Harrikari.
Harrikari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Harrikari.
Wapner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harrikari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wapner gets underhooks to prevent Harrikari's takedown attempt.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrikari.
Harrikari just leaning against Wapner, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Wapner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrikari.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrikari.
Wapner misses with an elbow strike.
Harrikari avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
Harrikari scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wapner fails to land.
Harrikari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Harrikari counters with a nice body shot.
Harrikari catches Wapner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wapner throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrikari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrikari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari counters with a head kick. That will keep Wapner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Harrikari moves out of range easily.
Wapner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner looks to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a nice body shot.
Wapner throws a head kick that misses.
Wapner tries to clinch up
and Harrikari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wapner throws a head kick that misses
and Harrikari counters with a thumping low kick.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Harrikari to counter with a crisp jab.
Wapner darts in trying to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wapner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wapner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrikari lands with a shot to the body.
Wapner closes the distance and clinches.
Harrikari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wapner.
Harrikari blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wapner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Harrikari scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Harrikari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harrikari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wapner.
Nice shot lands for Harrikari.
Wapner wants to clinch but Harrikari slips to the side
and Harrikari counters with a low kick, right behind Wapner 's knee.
Harrikari tries to clinch but Wapner is having none of it.
Wapner throws an off balance right hand
and Harrikari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wapner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrikari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wapner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari counters with a nice leg kick.
Harrikari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wapner has Harrikari up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrikari avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
Wapner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wapner throws an elbow that misses.
Harrikari presses Wapner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Harrikari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrikari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harrikari lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harrikari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrikari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrikari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Harrikari as the two fighters clinch.
Wapner looking to throw knees to the head but Harrikari is blocking nicely.
Harrikari scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrikari gets through Wapner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrikari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wapner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrikari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Harrikari.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrikari's brow.
Harrikari tries to stall but Wapner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrikari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrikari blocks the elbow strike.
Wapner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrikari blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrikari tries to stall but Wapner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrikari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wapner.
Harrikari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrikari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wapner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wapner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrikari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wapner blocks it with crossed arms.
Wapner lands an elbow just above Harrikari 's eye.
Harrikari avoids a wild elbow strike from Wapner.
Still in the clinch, Harrikari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrikari blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner scores with a shot to the side of Harrikari's head.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrikari's brow.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but Harrikari blocks it.
Harrikari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrikari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wapner closes the distance but Harrikari moves to the side
and Harrikari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wapner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrikari counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrikari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harrikari counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wapner tries to clinch
and Harrikari counters by clinching up.
Joseph Wapner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrikari pushes Wapner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harrikari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wapner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wapner throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrikari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wapner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wapner avoids the head kick by Harrikari.
Wapner moves in looking to clinch but Harrikari pushes him off.
Harrikari misses with a straight right.
Harrikari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Harrikari moves out of range easily.
Wapner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrikari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harrikari works Wapner's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner looks to clinch
and Harrikari counters with a three punch combo that has Wapner backing up. Wapner nods at Harrikari to acknowledge the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Wapner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wapner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harrikari counters with a nice uppercut.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wapner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harrikari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wapner pushes Harrikari up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrikari looking to throw knees to the head but Wapner is blocking nicely.
Wapner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrikari backwards.
Wapner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrikari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrikari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrikari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wapner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Harrikari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wapner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrikari's brow.
Wapner blocking some punches.
Wapner gets through Harrikari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wapner lands with a short shot to the head.
Wapner misses with an elbow strike.
Wapner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Harrikari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrikari 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Harrikari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommie Chong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chong.
Chong misses with the combination.
Baaden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baaden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baaden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baaden stalling away here and it's allowed Chong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baaden postures up.
Baaden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baaden, into his guard.
Baaden working a defensive guard here.
Chong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden looking for a sweep. Not yet Baaden, not yet.
Chong wanted to stand there but Baaden had control of the position.
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Baaden.
Baaden is working hard here to advance position.
Chong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baaden's head.
Baaden 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.
Chong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baaden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Baaden trying to control from the bottom.
Baaden is pressing down on Chong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chong thows a big elbow that misses.
Chong won't allow Baaden to sweep him here.
Baaden working for a triangle but Chong defends it easily.
Baaden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chong manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden preventing the sweep.
Baaden stops Chong from standing up.
Baaden looking to pass the guard.
Chong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baaden.
Baaden won't allow Chong to sweep him here.
Chong has momentary wrist control but Baaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Baaden is pushing down on Chong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chong is fighting to maintain full guard but Baaden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chong is trying is best to control the position here.
Baaden lands strikes from half guard.
Baaden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chong tries to kick Baaden off but Baaden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baaden lands with a punch from half guard.
Chong taking some punishment here, with Baaden in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baaden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong keeps working.
Chong tries to roll over but Baaden keeps him under control.
Baaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baaden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chong is defending against the submission attempts here by Baaden.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baaden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
Raian Baaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chong moves into the clinch.
Chong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Chong coming out on top.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chong as he jumps to the side.
Chong lands a right hook to the body.
Chong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baaden counters with a takedown into side control.
Chong is looking for a sweep.
Baaden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chong is avoiding damage well.
Chong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baaden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong is trying to get back to half guard.
Baaden throws an elbow but Chong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baaden is looking to take a break and control but Chong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baaden throws a strike aimed at the side of Chong's head but Chong avoids it well.
Baaden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two 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.
Chong taking a bit of punishment here - Baaden scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Baaden crashes against the mat.
Chong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baaden wants to control but Chong is keeping him busy.
Chong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baaden is putting a hurting on Chong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chong wants to control but Baaden postures up.
Chong is looking to reverse the position.
Chong wants to control but Baaden postures up.
Chong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baaden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Raian Baaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Baaden crashes against the mat.
Baaden misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baaden working away.
Chong is not content to let Baaden control the position.
Chong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baaden lands a few punches from side control.
Baaden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Baaden throws an elbow but Chong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chong taking a bit of punishment here - Baaden scoring with strikes.
Baaden throws a strike aimed at the side of Chong's head but Chong avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baaden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baaden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baaden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chong defending against the ground and pound.
Baaden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chong taking a bit of punishment here - Baaden scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong regains half guard.
Baaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong tries to kick Baaden off but Baaden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chong wants to control but Baaden is keeping busy.
Chong is breathing heavily.
Baaden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chong scores with a decent looking hook.
Baaden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baaden.
Chong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baaden.
Baaden is putting a hurting on Chong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baaden misses with the ground and pound.
Baaden is trying to get an arm triangle but Chong is defending well.
Baaden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baaden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baaden prevents Chong from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden with the ground and pound but Chong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Baaden works over Chong with some ground and pound from guard.
Baaden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baaden trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom.
Baaden is working Chong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baaden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chong is trying to keep Baaden in close.
Baaden throwing strikes but missing.
Baaden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaden won't allow Chong to sweep him here.
Baaden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baaden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Chong has wrist control.
Baaden passes Chong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chong is looking to control Baaden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chong avoid being mounted?
Chong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chong kicks Baaden off and gets back to his feet.
Baaden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chong's waist but Chong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baaden off to one side.
Chong clinches up with Baaden and pushes him back against the cage.
Chong breaks from the clinch.
Chong throws a jab when Baaden was well out of range.
Tommie Chong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong stuffs the takedown.
Baaden clinches with his opponent.
Chong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chong clinches up with Baaden and pushes him back against the cage.
Chong prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raian Baaden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baaden prevents Chong from breaking the clinch.
Chong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baaden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baaden manages to end up in side control.
Chong tries to improve position but can't.
Baaden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chong tries to improve position but can't.
Chong regains half guard.
Chong tries to get to full guard but Baaden has control of the leg.
Baaden is nestled in close to Chong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raian Baaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baaden works his way into side control.
Baaden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chong struggling a bit here.
Baaden trying to control the position but Chong is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baaden trying to control the position but Chong is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raian Baaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baaden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raian Baaden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Blixt Boxlund has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxlund wants to clinch but Carwin slips to the side
and Carwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxlund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Casey Carwin has been cut.
Boxlund scores with a hook to the body. Carwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boxlund misses the shot to the body.
Boxlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxlund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxlund throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carwin throws a one two combo.
Boxlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxlund loads up on a big right hand but Carwin slips the punch.
Boxlund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxlund throws a combination that misses
letting Carwin counter with a right hand.
Boxlund misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Boxlund. No joy for Carwin on that attempt.
Boxlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Blixt Boxlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxlund misses with a body shot.
Blixt Boxlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxlund swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin closes the distance and clinches up with Boxlund, looking for a takedown. Carwin pushes Boxlund against the cage but Boxlund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Carwin.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carwin counters with a three punch combo that has Boxlund backing up. Boxlund nods at Carwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Boxlund feints a jab promting Carwin to slip. Boxlund then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carwin is rocked!
Boxlund throws a pinpoint strike between Carwin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Carwin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Boxlund scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blixt Boxlund!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker comes to the cage accompanied by Britney Spears - Gimme More. Thompson has chosen Kreator - Extreme Aggressions as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Crocker off the cage and back into rage.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Crocker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crocker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crocker is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
Crocker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocker thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crocker looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two 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.
Crocker punching from mount but Thompson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Crocker looking to land elbow strikes but Thompson uses the position to regain half guard.
Thompson won't allow Crocker to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Crocker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crocker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Crocker wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crocker trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocker content to control rather than advance.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Crocker.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crocker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson takes a swing at Crocker's ribcage but misses.
Crocker misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a good, hard body kick but Crocker shrugs it off.
Crocker shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocker or not.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Crocker wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker lands with a right to the head.
Crocker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Crocker's ribcage. Crocker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crocker avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crocker.
Thompson pushes Crocker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Crocker has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Crocker is breathing heavily.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crocker.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Thompson tenderised Crocker's leg. Crocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crocker tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
Crocker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Crocker or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Crocker backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Crocker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson cracks Crocker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson rushes Crocker and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocker or not.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Crocker's ribcage.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Crocker in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Thompson cracks Crocker with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson works on Crocker's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Crocker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crocker's brow.
Crocker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Chris Crocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Crocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Crocker shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crocker avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson is looking to slow Crocker down with leg kicks.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson rushes Crocker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Crocker 's eye.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Crocker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Crocker takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Crocker is blocking nicely.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crocker is defending well for now.
Nick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocker or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson presses Crocker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crocker manages to break the clinch.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Crocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crocker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crocker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crocker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crocker shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Crocker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crocker closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crocker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Crocker's head.
Crocker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crocker avoids it.
Crocker avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson working Crocker over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Crocker 's eye.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Crocker 's eye.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Crocker persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson is looking to slow Crocker down with leg kicks.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Crocker pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Crocker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crocker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Crocker backs away looking to recover.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Nick Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crocker shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crocker avoids it.
Crocker avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Crocker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Crocker in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Crocker controls his hands.
Crocker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Crocker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crocker's gas tank.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crocker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson working Crocker over with knees to the body.
Crocker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crocker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Crocker 's eye.
Crocker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crocker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crocker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Crocker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Crocker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crocker's brow.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Crocker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crunch! Thompson slams his shin into Crocker's torso.
Crocker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crocker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that Crocker semi-blocks.
Crocker shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chris Crocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crocker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Crocker's side.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Crocker's body. Crocker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson lands with a hook. Crocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crocker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Crocker forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson gets through Crocker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Crocker 's eye.
Thompson is leaning against Crocker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson working Crocker over with knees to the body.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crocker tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crocker is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Crocker pulls guard.
Thompson wants to stand but Crocker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crocker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zornach comes into the arena with Man Of The Year by Drake blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zornach has time to react.
Takanen misses with a double jab.
Takanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Zornach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zornach moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Takanen drops Zornach with a beautiful combination! Zornach stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takanen is looking for the KO!
Zornach is rocked!
It looks like Quandu Zornach has been cut.
Zornach thows a leg kick but Takanen checks it
and Takanen counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zornach moves away from the strike by Takanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
Zornach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takanen eats them both and turns towards Zornach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zornach counters with a left to the body.
Zornach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takanen darts in and clinches Zornach up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takanen lands a body punch.
Takanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zornach backwards.
Takanen missing with knees to the body.
Takanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Zornach counters with a three punch combo that has Takanen backing up. Takanen nods at Zornach to acknowledge the strikes.
Takanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zornach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen wants to clinch.
Zornach lands a two punch combo.
Zornach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen misses with a straight right.
Zornach misses with a left hand
and Takanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Takanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zornach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quandu Zornach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quandu Zornach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takanen takes a swing at Zornach's ribcage but misses.
Zornach misses with a double jab
and Zornach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takanen looks to land a right hand but Zornach moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanen misses with a left hand
and Zornach counters with a good low kick that Takanen was not able to check.
Zornach looks to land a combination but Takanen avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach misses with a double jab
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Zornach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zornach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zornach tries a head kick but it misses.
Takanen misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zornach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takanen misses with a right hand
and Zornach counters with a left and a right that stings Takanen.
Zornach misses with a wild combination.
Takanen misses with an uppercut
and Zornach counters with a one-two to the body.
Zornach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Takanen misses its intended target.
Zornach throws a head kick that misses
and Takanen counters with a crisp one two that drops Zornach! Takanen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zornach to his feet! Zornach is in big trouble!
Oh Zornach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanen misses with a left hand
and Zornach counters with a three punch combo that has Takanen backing up. Takanen nods at Zornach to acknowledge the strikes.
Zornach seems to have got his legs back now.
Takanen clobbers Zornach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takanen lands a big right hook! Zornach looks hurt but is still standing! Takanen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Zornach falls down and Takanen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Zornach's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Takanen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Esko Takanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by South Texas Death Ride. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Weed!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weed keeps Lopez at a distance using the push kick.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Weed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weed.
Weed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Weed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy body kick from Weed
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Weed throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed thows a body shot but no joy.
Weed throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weed counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weed counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weed scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez feints and then cracks Weed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weed down.
Weed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Weed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Weed counters with a right hand to the body.
Weed avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez shoots and misses
and Weed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weed looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Weed 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.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Weed to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Weed moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Weed catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Weed shakes it off.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Weed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weed throws an off balance right hand
and Weed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weed thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
Weed tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Weed scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Weed throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weed misses with a straight right.
Weed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed throws a head kick that misses.
Weed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Weed.
Weed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weed lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Lopez thows a body shot but no joy.
Weed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weed is in Lopez's guard.
Weed preventing the sweep.
Weed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Weed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Weed's shoulder, as Weed tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez wants to slow Weed down by chopping away at his legs.
Weed throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weed manages to avoid it.
Weed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Lopez misses
and Weed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Weed misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weed's guard now.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Weed has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weed holds on and takes a little breather.
Weed scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weed counters with an outside leg kick.
Weed slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Weed's leg but Weed calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Weed misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weed. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Weed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Weed keeps it at a distance.
Weed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weed looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Weed.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weed.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weed.
Weed misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weed misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weed counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
Weed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Weed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weed misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Weed will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Weed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lopez's knee momentarily.
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weed counters with a two punch combo.
Weed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Weed swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
letting Weed counter with a right hand.
Lopez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 Pedro Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Weed to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weed has time to react.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Weed counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Weed is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weed!
Lopez throwing strikes here but Weed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lopez is stalling here but it's allowed Weed to get half guard.
Weed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopez is controlling him.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two 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.
Weed keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pedro Lopez just wasn't active enough.
Weed throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez moves to clinch but Weed breaks away
so Weed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weed controls the pace.
Lopez is wriggling around but Weed manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed stands up out of the half guard.
Weed swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Weed staying out of range there.
Weed throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Weed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weed throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a big head kick but Weed shrugs it off.
Weed throws out a powerful jab.
Weed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weed throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
Weed lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Weed moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weed fails with a takedown attempt.
Weed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Weed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weed 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Weed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Y Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jaeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Don't let me be misunderstood. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Y Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Jaeson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Jaeson in a clinch.
Jaeson lands with a left to the head.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaeson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaeson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaeson taking a breather.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Jaeson.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage throws a head kick but Jaeson moves out of range.
Jaeson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cage quickly recovers to half guard.
Jaeson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cage is trying to maintain the position but Jaeson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaeson lands a nice short elbow.
Jaeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeson is thwarting Cage's attempts to control the position.
Jaeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaeson throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying is best to control the position here.
Jaeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaeson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaeson pulls his head out easily.
Cage pushes Jaeson off looking to stand but Jaeson dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cage is breathing heavily.
Jaeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Jaeson there.
Jaeson drops an elbow to the side of Cage's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaeson lands a nice short elbow.
Jaeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaeson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jaeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaeson thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Jaeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaeson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jaeson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jaeson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cage is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeson is nestled in close to Cage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Cage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaeson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cage! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jaeson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Jaeson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Face might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the TerrorDome. Alpo Wednesday has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Razor Face's chin.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razor Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Face looks to land a left hand but Wednesday moved out of range nicely.
Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Face moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Face misses the body punch
and Wednesday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wednesday moves out of range as Face strikes.
Wednesday moves into the clinch successfully.
Wednesday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Face cracks Wednesday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wednesday slips under a jab.
Wednesday throws a lazy uppercut
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Face lands.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Wednesday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wednesday tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Razor Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Face swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wednesday counters with a nice body shot.
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Face misses with a hook
and Wednesday counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Wednesday slips under a jab from Face.
Wednesday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Wednesday misses
and Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Face cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Face misses with a left hand
and Wednesday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face throws a poor cross that misses
and Wednesday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wednesday presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wednesday is trying to push Face away but Face has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Face misses with a punch to the body.
Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wednesday as the two fighters clinch.
Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Wednesday avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Face as the two fighters clinch.
Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face is leaning against Wednesday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Face backwards.
A body shot lands from Face.
Good body shot from Face.
Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Face.
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!
Face is leaning against Wednesday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Face misses with a body punch.
Wednesday is trying to stall.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face breaks the clinch.
Face is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wednesday misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
Face scores with a nice head shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Face misses with a jab to the body
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday clinches.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Face manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Face moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Face throws a body punch but Wednesday moves out of range.
Face throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wednesday to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Face.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wednesday swinging wildly here.
Wednesday gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
Face with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face lands a body shot.
A jab from Face misses.
Wednesday closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face moves into the clinch.
Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wednesday prevents a body shot from Face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wednesday prevents a body shot from Face.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wednesday in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Face lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Face up against the cage.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face misses with the head strike.
Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Face.
Wednesday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Face misses with a right hand
and Wednesday counters by clinching up.
Face lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Face trying to stall but Wednesday improves his position.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Wednesday.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wednesday.
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Wednesday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Wednesday slips a jab and a cross from Face.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Face misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Face throws a lazy right hand but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Face.
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 Razor Face will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face moves forwards but Wednesday connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Face misses with a right hand
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Face tries a low kick but Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday lands a jab.
Wednesday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Wednesday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Wednesday darts in trying to clinch
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Wednesday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face misses with a straight left.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
Wednesday takes the fight into the clinch.
Face lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face throws a right hand that misses
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Face thows a body shot but no joy.
Face lands a jab to Wednesday's midsection.
Face misses with a straight left.
Wednesday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Wednesday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Face.
A shot to the body from Face misses
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Face scores with a punch to the head.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tries to clinch up
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday misses the jab.
No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Face changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wednesday just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alpo Wednesday.
Well Wednesday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Earp (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Boxo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Earp!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earp misses with an uppercut
and Boxo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxo scores with a leg kick.
Boxo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Earp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Earp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boxo takes one to the side of the head.
Earp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxo connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Boxo catches Earp right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Boxo.
A big left from Earp misses.
Earp lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Boxo is predictable there
and Earp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Earp's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxo.
Earp is looking to clinch.
Boxo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boxo has Earp up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxo blocks an uppercut.
Boxo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxo keeps control of Earp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxo presses Earp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Earp struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxo controls his hands.
Boxo misses with a punch to the body.
Earp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Earp has him pressed against the cage.
Boxo lands a shoulder strike.
Boxo has a couple of punches blocked by Earp.
Boxo breaks from the clinch.
Earp throws a head kick but Boxo moves out of range.
Earp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boxo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Earp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Earp.
Boxo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Earp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Earp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxo.
Earp misses with an uppercut.
Boxo lands a nice shot that snaps Earp's head back.
Mini Boxo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxo missing with a left hand there. Earp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxo scores with a nice head shot.
Boxo misses with a hook
and Earp counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boxo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Earp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxo counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxo swings widly with a right hand
and Earp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo jabs Earp right on the nose. Earp blinks but takes it well.
Earp tries to clinch up.
Earp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boxo counters with a right hand to the body.
Boxo misses with a looping left.
Boxo throws a big shot that misses.
Earp throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxo throws a series of punches but Earp avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Boxo - just one landing.
Earp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxo.
Boxo misses with a right hand
and Earp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxo thinking.
Earp misses with a right hand
and Boxo counters with a good low kick that Earp was not able to check.
Boxo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Earp. That did some damage!
Earp looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Boxo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Earp doesn't seem phased though.
Boxo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boxo throws out a leg kick but Earp moves out of range and Boxo only half commits.
A big right from Boxo misses.
Boxo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boxo blocks a head kick by Earp.
A shot to the body from Earp misses
and Earp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Earp is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxo dips to his left and cracks Earp with an uppercut!
Earp is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxo finish him?
Boxo cracks Earp with a left hook right on the temple and Earp goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Boxo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Earp is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mini Boxo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrel Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshi fails with the takedown
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Yoshi misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Taka Yoshi has been cut.
Yoshi misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Yoshi misses
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sackett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yoshi trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Yoshi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sackett tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom here.
Sackett is trying to improve his position.
Yoshi taking a break here but Sackett is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshi is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoshi.
Yoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Yoshi is controlling well.
Sackett wants to control but Yoshi is keeping busy.
Sackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Sackett won't allow Yoshi to pass to mount.
Yoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshi.
Yoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett gets back to full guard.
Yoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrel Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshi's shoulder, as Yoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Yoshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yoshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Yoshi.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Yoshi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshi works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett digs a right hand into Yoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshi's gas tank.
Sackett is struggling to control the position.
Sackett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yoshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
A short uppercut from Yoshi.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Yoshi gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshi stalling.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
Yoshi manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Yoshi misses.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshi.
Yoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Tyrel Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Yoshi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Yoshi settles back down.
Taka Yoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshi off balance momentarily.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Yoshi checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrel Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett slaps away a takedown attempt from Yoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshi throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Yoshi misses
and Sackett counters with a stiff 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a body punch but Yoshi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshi thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshi moves out of range 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 Tyrel Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshi with a poor takedown
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshi off balance momentarily.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body punch but Yoshi moves out of range.
A head kick by Yoshi misses
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshi counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taka Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshi looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshi 's knee.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Yoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Yoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yoshi's knee momentarily.
Yoshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshi thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshi.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrel Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Yoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshi can do to turn this around?
Yoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yoshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Yoshi's knee but Yoshi avoids it well.
Sackett throws a head kick but Yoshi moves out of range.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshi's calf.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Yoshi's legs.
Yoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshi thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshi. Yoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Yoshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoshi tries to avoid it.
Yoshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
A leg kick checked by Yoshi.
Yoshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoshi at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshi throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshi is just out of range.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Yoshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshi. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a hook but Yoshi avoids it easily.
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshi counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Yoshi was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands a head shot.
Yoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshi throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Yoshi's leg but Yoshi calmly moves out of range.
Yoshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrel Sackett had his way with Taka Yoshi in that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yoshi's knee momentarily.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yoshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett throws a hook but Yoshi blocks it.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Yoshi circles away.
Yoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Yoshi counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Yoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshi throws a lazy head kick
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Taka Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yoshi's knee momentarily.
Yoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshi momentarily.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshi throws a body kick the misses
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Yoshi 's knee.
Yoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Yoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Yoshi misses
and Sackett counters with a series of strikes that sends Yoshi to the canvas! Sackett follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Yoshi is rocked!
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyrel Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshi keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrel Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrel Sackett!
Tyrel Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
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