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GAMMA#298 Fedotov v Ferrari PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Pikachoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lucas (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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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Lucas misses.
Pikachoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucas.
Pikachoo fails with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas tests Pikachoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pikachoo shoots in but Lucas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pikachoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikachoo has his takedown stuffed
and Lucas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucas cracks Pikachoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pikachoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo shoots for a takedown but Lucas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucas wants it to stay on the feet.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Pikachoo avoids them all with ease.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Pikachoo avoids nicely.
Lucas lands a two punch combo.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pikachoo.
Pikachoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pikachoo.
Pikachoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucas works Pikachoo's body with a nice hook.
Pikachoo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pikachoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas lands a jab to Pikachoo's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pikachoo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lucas scores with a punch to the head.
Pikachoo scores with a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Lucas throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucas holds on and takes a little breather.
Pikachoo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lucas's guard.
Pikachoo wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas seems keen to control Pikachoo's posture.
Lucas wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Lucas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pikachoo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lucas lands with a right hand.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pikachoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pikachoo.
Lucas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pikachoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo manages to pull guard.
Pikachoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikachoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pikachoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pikachoo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lucas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pikachoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pikachoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lucas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pikachoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Pikachoo scores with a three punch combo!
Pikachoo takes one on the button.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pikachoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pikachoo. Pikachoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Lucas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pikachoo.
Pikachoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pikachoo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucas to the mat. Lucas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pikachoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Pikachoo controlling him for the moment.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Pikachoo is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas looking to control but Pikachoo passes into half guard.
Lucas wants to improve his position but Pikachoo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo prevents Lucas from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pikachoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pikachoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pikachoo prevents Lucas from standing back up.
Pikachoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucas is trying to maintain the position but Pikachoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Pikachoo lands strikes from half guard.
Pikachoo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Frank Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikachoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucas as he jumps to the side.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown
and Lucas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pikachoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Pikachoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pikachoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucas looking for a takedown.
Pikachoo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pikachoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lucas is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pikachoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pikachoo tightens his grip and picks Lucas up, before dumping him to the ground. Lucas manages to land in guard.
Pikachoo wants to stand but Lucas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lucas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pikachoo is controlling him.
Lucas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pikachoo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pikachoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Pikachoo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Lucas. Those never looked like landing.
Pikachoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but Pikachoo persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas throws out a loose jab but Pikachoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pikachoo is looking to clinch.
Lucas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pikachoo.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pikachoo tries for a takedown but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pikachoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikachoo shoots in for a double leg but Lucas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Pikachoo on that attempt.
Pikachoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pikachoo throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to keep at a distance but Pikachoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pikachoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucas prevents it.
Lucas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pikachoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pikachoo being controlled against the cage.
Lucas looking to stall.
Lucas is trying to drag Pikachoo to the mat but Pikachoo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lucas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas won't allow Pikachoo to sweep him here.
Lucas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucas throwing strikes but missing.
Pikachoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pikachoo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas postures up in Pikachoo's guard and throws a big left but Pikachoo blocks it.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikachoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lucas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lucas lands with a hook. Pikachoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pikachoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pikachoo fails with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas lands the left hand.
Lucas misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lucas!
Pikachoo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Pikachoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Pikachoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pikachoo looks for the body kick but Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pikachoo seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lucas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pikachoo misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Pikachoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Lucas.
Pikachoo rushes Lucas and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucas 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas!
After the fight, Frank Lucas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Roussimoff!
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, Jerome Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussimoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roussimoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roussimoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roussimoff is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Roussimoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roussimoff gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussimoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roussimoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Roussimoff down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Roussimoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roussimoff is rocked!
Jerome Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Johnson moves in close and cracks Roussimoff with a massive right hand! Roussimoff, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Derecho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Derecho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Derecho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derecho closes the distance but Warrior moves to the side
and Warrior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warrior.
Warrior has picked Derecho up - he's going for a ride! Warrior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Warrior there.
Warrior stalling.
Derecho looks winded!
Warrior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warrior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Derecho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrior throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Derecho has his hands clasped together but Warrior breaks the hold and Derecho is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Warrior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Warrior!
A very excited looking Ultimate Warrior made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caveman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Captain Caveman Intro. Scissors has chosen Paper Cut - Linkin Park 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Caveman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissors wants to clinch.
Scissors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissors throws a head kick that misses.
Scissors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Caveman looks to land a left hand but Scissors moved out of range nicely.
Caveman swings widly with a right hand
and Scissors counters with a right hand to the body.
Scissors misses with a head kick.
Scissors gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caveman throws a hook but Scissors blocks it.
Scissors has managed to clinch.
Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissors blocks the elbow strike.
Scissors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Scissors.
Scissors misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Caveman landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caveman throws an elbow but misses.
Scissors can't find room to land a body shot as Caveman controls the action.
Scissors taking a breather.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scissors is defending well for now.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scissors avoids it.
Scissors managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Scissors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Caveman.
Scissors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Scissors.
Scissors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caveman.
Caveman is looking to clinch but Scissors is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caveman as he jumps to the side.
Caveman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caveman catches Scissors with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caveman ducks right into an uppercut from Scissors.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissors lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caveman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caveman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caveman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissors closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caveman quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Scissors seems content to control.
Caveman won't allow Scissors to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caveman has one foot on Scissors's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Scissors tries to clinch but Caveman moves out of range.
Scissors throws a head kick but Caveman moves out of range.
Caveman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caveman throws a lazy right hand but Scissors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors throws a nice looking combination but Caveman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caveman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown but Caveman shows good takedown defense.
Caveman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caveman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caveman blocks a head kick by Scissors.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Caveman keeps it at a distance.
Scissors throws a shot from downtown. Caveman moves away and avoids it.
Scissors moves out of range of the strikes.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown but Caveman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Captain Caveman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors.
Caveman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caveman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Caveman pushes him off.
Caveman misses with a hook. Scissors ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caveman swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Captain Caveman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caveman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caveman.
A big right from Caveman misses.
Caveman misses with a hook.
A left lands for Scissors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caveman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scissors.
Caveman swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Caveman scores with a head kick. Scissors tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scissors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caveman circles away.
Caveman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissors closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caveman quickly recovers to half guard.
Caveman is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Scissors will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scissors looking to score a takedown here. Caveman is defending well but Scissors drives through and ends up in Caveman's guard.
Caveman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scissors on the ground.
Caveman is controlling Scissors's posture.
Caveman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scissors trying to control the position from guard on top but Caveman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Scissors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caveman scores with a leg kick.
Scissors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caveman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scissors somewhat.
A head kick misses from Caveman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Caveman misses the target.
Caveman throws a chopping leg kick but Scissors manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kyle Scissors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scissors looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissors is looking to clinch.
Caveman misses with a shot to the body
and Scissors counters with a takedown into side control.
Caveman keeps Scissors under control for a moment.
Caveman sneaks back into half guard.
Scissors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caveman wants to control but Scissors is keeping busy.
Caveman is looking for a sweep. Scissors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Scissors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caveman pushes Scissors off looking to stand but Scissors dives back in and keeps control.
Scissors trying to control from Caveman's half guard. Caveman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyle Scissors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scissors showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caveman looking to control.
Caveman is looking to stand up but Scissors isn't so interested in that idea.
Caveman wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scissors takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scissors tries to clinch up but Caveman circles away and keeps his distance.
Caveman darts in trying to clinch
and Scissors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caveman throws a body punch but Scissors moves out of range.
Caveman tries to land a leg kick but Scissors saw it coming and moves away.
Captain Caveman is winning the standup battle so far.
Caveman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissors.
Scissors just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caveman avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Caveman - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caveman, right into the meat.
Scissors throws a body kick that misses.
Caveman ducks under a wild hook from Scissors.
Scissors keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caveman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scissors's head.
Scissors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caveman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scissors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scissors misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caveman.
Scissors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scissors is working Caveman over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors avoids a wild elbow strike from Caveman.
Scissors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caveman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissors takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caveman throws an elbow but misses.
Caveman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Caveman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caveman throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Scissors will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scissors slips a jab from Caveman.
Caveman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissors looks to land a left hand but Caveman moved out of range nicely.
Scissors connects with a body shot that sends Caveman's belly button to the back.
Scissors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caveman thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Caveman misses.
Scissors drops his hands momentarily and Caveman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Caveman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caveman is looking to land body kicks.
Scissors tries to clinch up
and Caveman counters with a low kick, right behind Scissors 's knee.
Scissors looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Scissors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caveman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caveman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scissors walks into a straight right hand from Caveman.
Caveman throws a lazy right hand but Scissors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissors shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scissors showed some decent athleticism there.
Scissors wants to free his trapped foot but Caveman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caveman pushes Scissors off looking to stand but Scissors dives back in and keeps control.
Scissors is trying to control the action in half guard but Caveman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caveman pushes Scissors off looking to stand but Scissors dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors wants to control but Caveman is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Scissors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caveman throws a right and a left that Scissors avoids nicely.
Scissors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scissors darts in and clinches Caveman up against the cage.
Scissors throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scissors blocks the elbow strike.
Scissors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caveman misses with a hook
so Scissors counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Caveman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scissors trying to control the position from guard on top but Caveman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caveman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyle Scissors has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scissors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scissors throws a head kick but Caveman moves out of range.
Caveman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caveman.
Scissors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scissors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caveman throws a push kick but Scissors slaps the foot to one side.
Scissors shoots in looking for a takedown but Caveman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scissors's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looks for the body kick but Caveman saw that one coming.
Scissors has managed to clinch.
Scissors takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissors misses with a punch to the body.
Caveman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caveman obliges.
Caveman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caveman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scissors digs a right hand underneath Caveman's ribcage. Caveman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissors throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caveman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scissors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissors throws an elbow but it misses.
Caveman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Captain Caveman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caveman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Scissors.
I've got Scissors 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
Kyle Scissors took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
183 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor 's best efforts.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Taylor .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is not content to let Taylor control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Taylor working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz works over Taylor 's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor .
Taylor throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Taylor stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taylor is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Diaz has his feet on Taylor 's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Lennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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31
185 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Lennon.
Lennon throws a head kick that misses.
Lennon throws a head kick that misses.
Clark misses with a low kick as Lennon jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Lennon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lennon.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lennon on the side of the head.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Lennon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lennon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Lennon misses with a body kick.
Clark avoids the body shot from Lennon.
Clark is looking to slow Lennon down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Lennon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lennon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark is looking to slow Lennon down with leg kicks.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Lennon.
Lennon throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a good, hard body kick but Lennon shrugs it off.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lennon takes one on the button.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Lennon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lennon tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark stalks Lennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennon's face. Lennon staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Lennon.
Lennon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Lennon misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark thuds his right hand into Lennon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark 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.
Lennon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark with a hook.
Lennon misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a thumping low kick.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lennon.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Lennon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lennon tries to avoid it.
Clark lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Lennon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lennon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Lennon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lennon is rocked!
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Lennon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark cracks Lennon with a hook to the temple - Lennon is on wobbly legs here! Clark swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lennon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clark wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taylor Clark!
Taylor Clark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akekae Pokaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Lakovic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akekae Pokaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pokaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lakovic throws a shot from downtown. Pokaku moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Lakovic.
Pokaku throws a jab when Lakovic was well out of range.
Pokaku misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lakovic, right into the meat.
Pokaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pokaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lakovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pokaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lakovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pokaku's guard.
Pokaku has Lakovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Lakovic wants to pass the guard but Pokaku is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic throwing strikes from guard but Pokaku blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakovic throws a strike but Pokaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokaku landing with the ground and pound.
Lakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pokaku manages to get himself to full guard.
Pokaku keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pokaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lakovic.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokaku keeping full guard, as Lakovic tries to pass.
Lakovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lakovic postures up in Pokaku's guard and throws a big left but Pokaku blocks it.
Lakovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pokaku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lakovic has Pokaku in his guard.
Lakovic wants to sweep here but Pokaku controlling him for the moment.
Pokaku stands up over Lakovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lakovic pulls Pokaku in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic keeping moving, preventing Pokaku from controlling successfully.
Lakovic is pulling down on Pokaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Pokaku, at least for the moment.
Lakovic trying to keep a closed guard but Pokaku is proving a slippery customer.
Pokaku throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pokaku rushes Lakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pokaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lakovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pokaku missing with a left hand there. Lakovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lakovic throws a head kick but Pokaku moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pokaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pokaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lakovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pokaku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pokaku.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lakovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pokaku jabs Lakovic right on the nose. Lakovic blinks but takes it well.
Pokaku throws a hook to the side of Lakovic's head but Lakovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akekae Pokaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pokaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Pokaku tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lakovic missing with a left hand there. Pokaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lakovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Pokaku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pokaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakovic.
Pokaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Lakovic is looking to land body kicks.
Lakovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lakovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lakovic scores with a push kick.
Lakovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pokaku is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Lakovic.
Lakovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pokaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Pokaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pokaku cracks Lakovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pokaku jabs Lakovic right on the nose. Lakovic blinks but takes it well.
Pokaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pokaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lakovic scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakovic blocks a head kick by Pokaku.
Lakovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pokaku tries to move into range but Lakovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pokaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lakovic.
Pokaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lakovic.
Lakovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pokaku can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lakovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lakovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pokaku is fending him off so far but Lakovic persists. Nope, Pokaku circles away and we're back to standing.
Pokaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lakovic avoids the head kick by Pokaku.
Lakovic lands a two punch combo.
Pokaku misses with a straight left.
Pokaku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pokaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakovic throws a series of punches but Pokaku avoids them all with ease.
Lakovic looks for a takedown but Pokaku sprawls well.
Akekae Pokaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Lakovic.
Some wild striking there from Lakovic.
Pokaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lakovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic feints and then cracks Pokaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pokaku down.
Lakovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pokaku throws a head kick but Lakovic moves out of range.
Pokaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pokaku avoids the body shot from Lakovic.
Pokaku tries to clinch but Lakovic is having none of it.
Pokaku misses with a body kick.
Pokaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lakovic's head backwards.
Akekae Pokaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pokaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lakovic is looking to land body kicks.
Pokaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lakovic's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pokaku.
Lakovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lakovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pokaku tries to sprawl out of it but Lakovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pokaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pokaku lands a high kick!
It looks like Sasha Lakovic has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pokaku pinned against the cage. Pokaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pokaku cracks Lakovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lakovic walks into a stiff left hand from Pokaku.
Lakovic misses with a body kick.
Pokaku throws a hook but Lakovic avoids it easily.
Pokaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lakovic avoids the head kick by Pokaku.
Pokaku throws the left hand but Lakovic avoids the punch easily.
Pokaku misses with a body shot.
Pokaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lakovic's sensitive parts.
Lakovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pokaku loads up on a big right hand but Lakovic slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pokaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lakovic ducks under a wild hook from Pokaku.
Pokaku takes a swing at Lakovic's ribcage but misses.
Lakovic throws a big shot that misses.
Lakovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pokaku's sensitive parts.
Lakovic throws an overhand right that lands on Pokaku's shoulder, as Pokaku tries to avoid the shot.
Akekae Pokaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Lakovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pokaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pokaku tries to clinch up but Lakovic circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Lakovic misses.
Pokaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lakovic avoids the body shot from Pokaku.
Lakovic misses with a kick to the body.
Lakovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Lakovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lakovic tries to work over Pokaku's front leg with a kick but Pokaku checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akekae Pokaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lakovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lakovic throws a hook but Pokaku avoids it easily.
Pokaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pokaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lakovic's head.
Lakovic fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Lakovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lakovic throws a looping overhand right but Pokaku ducks down to avoid it.
Lakovic dives in and grabs Pokaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pokaku pushes down on Lakovic's head and hops out.
Lakovic ducks under a wild hook from Pokaku.
Pokaku misses with the combination.
Pokaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Lakovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lakovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pokaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pokaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pokaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pokaku thows a body kick. Lakovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Lakovic.
Lakovic misses with a straight left.
Lakovic gets a double leg takedown into Pokaku's guard.
Lakovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pokaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lakovic looking to sit in guard and control but Pokaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pokaku throws an elbow that misses. Lakovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pokaku's guard. Nice move by Lakovic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pokaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pokaku is looking to stand up but Lakovic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokaku keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lakovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lakovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pokaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Pokaku, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lakovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is stalling in the full guard.
Pokaku managing to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lakovic connects with a single shot there.
Pokaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lakovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Pokaku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lakovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pokaku misses with a straight left.
Lakovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pokaku circles away.
Akekae Pokaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Lakovic.
Pokaku rushes Lakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pokaku manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lakovic.
Lakovic throws the kick towards the body but Pokaku avoids it.
Lakovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lakovic lands a slapping body shot.
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 punch combination from Pokaku misses.
Lakovic misses with a low kick as Pokaku jumps back.
Pokaku throws a hook but Lakovic avoids it easily.
Lakovic shoots for a takedown but Pokaku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lakovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pokaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lakovic is looking to slow Pokaku down with leg kicks.
Donk. Lakovic catches Pokaku right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic with a nice cross.
Lakovic lands a jab to the nose.
Lakovic looks for the body kick but Pokaku saw that one coming.
Pokaku throws a leg kick which misses Lakovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Lakovic tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akekae Pokaku.
I think Pokaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akekae Pokaku!
A victorious Akekae Pokaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Podogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker comes to the cage accompanied by The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. 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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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Podogo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podogo fails to land with a series of punches.
Barker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Podogo sprawls well initially but Barker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Podogo is staying active underneath Barker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Podogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
Barker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Podogo keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barker in particular looking to stall.
Podogo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barker wants to pass to mount but Podogo is defending the position.
Podogo actively working from the bottom here.
Barker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podogo's head.
Barker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barker working Podogo over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is trying to control the action in half guard but Podogo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Podogo punching from the bottom.
Barker lands strikes from half guard.
Barker wants to control but Podogo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podogo wants to control but Barker is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barker lands a nice short elbow.
Podogo wants to control but Barker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barker is keen to just control but Podogo is a slippery customer.
Barker is looking to stall here but Podogo recovers full guard.
Barker wants to control from the top but Podogo keeps moving.
Barker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Podogo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Podogo trying to control the position.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podogo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Podogo working a defensive guard here.
Barker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Podogo has his foot on Barker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barker works his way back into a safe position though.
Barker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Podogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to control but Podogo is working from the bottom.
Barker stands and throws Podogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Podogo to see if he's OK.
Podogo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barker is looking to take a break and control but Podogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barker working the head with strikes.
Barker is looking to take a break and control but Podogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Podogo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo prevents Barker from moving into mount.
Podogo tries to bench press Barker off him but Barker keeps the position.
Podogo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Podogo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Podogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barker pulls his head out easily.
Barker trying to control from half guard but Podogo is working away.
Barker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Podogo!
Barker working Podogo over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podogo is working to get back to half guard.
Podogo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Podogo keeps the fight on the outside.
Podogo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podogo misses the shot to the body.
Barker throws the kick towards the body but Podogo avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Podogo.
Barker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podogo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Podogo pulls his head out easily.
Barker is pressing down on Podogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Podogo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podogo is one step ahead there.
Barker working for a triangle but Podogo defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barker looking for subs off his back but Podogo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Podogo is trying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to improve his position but Podogo is controlling well.
Podogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barker is trying to get back to full guard.
Barker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barker.
Barker working for a triangle but Podogo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker working for a triangle but Podogo defends it easily.
Podogo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barker has locked up a guillotine! Barker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Podogo is holding on here and Barker must be using up a lot of energy. Podogo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Barker!
William Barker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Max is coming, better be ready.... Cabreros has chosen Love is what i got as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Max Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power looks to land a body kick but Cabreros moved away.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power wants to clinch up but Cabreros keeps it at a distance.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabreros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabreros misses with a kick to the body.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
Power looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Cabreros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabreros throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabreros misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cabreros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Cabreros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Cabreros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cabreros slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power thows a body kick. Cabreros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabreros misses with a straight right.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabreros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabreros napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros has one of Power's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
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!
Cabreros struggling a bit here.
Cabreros is looking for a sweep.
Power trying to control the action but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Cabreros struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cabreros sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cabreros tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position.
Cabreros holding on.
Power throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Cabreros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabreros sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power wants to take a breather but Cabreros is having none of it.
Cabreros is defending against the submission attempts here by Power.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros gets back to full guard.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabreros is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Cabreros will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Power throws a body punch but Cabreros moves out of range.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabreros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Cabreros finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab.
Cabreros fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabreros throws a leg kick
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabreros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Cabreros misses.
Cabreros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabreros swivels and escapes.
Cabreros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
Cabreros checks a leg kick.
Cabreros lands a nice looking body shot.
Peter Cabreros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabreros just misses with a punch to the body.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Cabreros.
Power scores with a hook.
Cabreros works the jab nicely.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabreros checks it well.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabreros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power is rocked!
Power throws a wild body kick that Cabreros sees coming a mile off.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabreros connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Power to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cabreros!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Cabreros!
An out of breath Peter Cabreros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinando Ferrari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Fedotov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedotov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrari finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedotov's head.
Fedotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fedotov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferrari is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedotov has double underhooks.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Fedotov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferrari.
Ferrari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari working aggressively here.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Ferrari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Ferrari fails with the takedown
and Fedotov counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fedotov.
Nice uppercut there from Fedotov.
Ferrari throws out a loose jab but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Fedotov.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Fedotov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari avoids a kick to the body.
Ferrari misses with a straight left.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut. Fedotov saw that one coming.
Fedotov tries to land a front kick but Ferrari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferrari blocks a leg kick.
Ferrari blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Ferrari misses.
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!
Ferrari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
Ferrari connects with a jab.
Fedotov lands a nice looking body kick.
Fedotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferrari blocks the elbow strike.
Ferrari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fedotov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari manages to pull guard.
Ferrari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferrari looking for subs off his back but Fedotov has passed one foot through into half guard.
It looks like Fedotov is going to stand back up.
Fedotov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is taking a breather. Ferrari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari tries to roll over but Fedotov keeps him under control.
Ferrari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fedotov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferrari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vladik Fedotov just wasn't active enough.
Ferrari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari scores with the left hand. Fedotov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferrari misses with a hook. Fedotov ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Fedotov.
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 Vladik Fedotov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferrari throws a hook but Fedotov blocks it.
Ferrari blocks the body kick.
Fedotov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferrari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fedotov.
Ferrari gets a double leg takedown into Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedotov wants to stand but Ferrari is controlling the position.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedotov wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari looking to pass the guard.
Ferrari trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferrari misses with a left hand
and Fedotov counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ferrari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedotov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferrari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fedotov.
Nice jab there from Ferrari.
A jab from Ferrari misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrari misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
Fedotov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Ferrari misses.
Ferrari checks a low kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a head kick.
Ferrari tries to score with a low kick but Fedotov moves his leg out of the way.
Ferrari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fedotov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferrari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fedotov counters with a low kick, right behind Ferrari 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrari throws out the jab.
Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a leg kick that knocks Ferrari off balance momentarily.
Fedotov wants to clinch but Ferrari slips to the side
and Ferrari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferrari.
Ferrari throws the left hand but Fedotov avoids the punch easily.
Ferrari misses the jab.
Fedotov is looking to clinch.
Fedotov throws a leg kick
and Ferrari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws a chopping leg kick but Ferrari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fedotov.
Fedotov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Fedotov down.
Nice shot lands for Ferrari.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Fedotov moved away.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Fedotov misses with a low kick as Ferrari jumps back.
Fedotov is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Fedotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferdinando Ferrari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fedotov gets caught napping as Ferrari dives in and scores a takedown. Fedotov manages to retain guard.
Ferrari throws an elbow that misses. Fedotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferrari's guard. Nice move by Fedotov!
Ferrari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrari is looking for a triangle here but Fedotov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fedotov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferrari tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov decides to stand back up.
Ferrari misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedotov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferrari sizes up Fedotov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Ferrari.
A head kick misses from Fedotov.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fedotov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vladik Fedotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Ferrari.
Fedotov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and Fedotov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but Ferrari checks it.
Fedotov tries a low kick but Ferrari avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. Fedotov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fedotov tries a low kick but Ferrari avoids it.
Fedotov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferrari misses with a hook
and Fedotov counters with a body kick that stops Ferrari in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov gets caught flat footed, as Ferrari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ferrari is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedotov has wrist control.
Ferrari postures up in Fedotov's guard and throws a big left but Fedotov blocks it.
Ferrari trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrari is one step ahead there.
Ferrari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari working some strikes from top position.
Ferrari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferrari looking to sit in guard and control but Fedotov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fedotov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fedotov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fedotov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferrari is proving hard to escape from.
Fedotov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov motions for Ferrari to come forward. Fedotov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Ferrari does no damage.
Ferrari throws a right hand that misses
and Fedotov counters with a big head kick but Ferrari shrugs it off.
Ferrari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferrari throws a hook to the side of Fedotov's head but Fedotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferdinando Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferrari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Ferrari misses its intended target.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov moves out of range as Ferrari strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferrari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferdinando Ferrari.
I think Ferrari 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladik Fedotov!
A very excited looking Vladik Fedotov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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