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GFC 32: Ashton vs Lucas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rick Grimes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
Malapitan shoots in for a double leg but Grimes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malapitan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Rey Malapitan has been cut.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimes enables Malapitan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Malapitan passes to full mount!
Grimes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimes tries to get out of the position.
Grimes tries to hold on but Malapitan pushes him away.
Malapitan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malapitan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimes?
Malapitan looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan landing punches.
Malapitan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grimes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malapitan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes taking shots to the head.
Malapitan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Malapitan looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan landing shots from mount.
Malapitan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Grimes is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rey Malapitan!
Rey Malapitan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes into the arena with Gangnam Style blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jordan sprawls well initially but Jesus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jesus.
Jesus seems to be looking for submissions.
Jesus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jordan is just riding it out for now. Jesus eventually gives up the hold.
Jordan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jordan tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan actively working from the bottom here.
Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jordan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Jesus!
A very excited looking Jose Jesus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Israel Stephens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stephens cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to keep Johnson in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Derrick Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stephens connects with a solid leg kick.
Stephens jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson misses with a hook. Stephens ducked under it nicely.
Stephens lands with a cross.
Stephens connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Stephens lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Stephens tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephens is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson goes for an armbar but Stephens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stephens.
Johnson has control of Stephens's left arm, preventing Stephens from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derrick Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stephens sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stephens works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stephens, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stephens.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A jab from Stephens finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Stephens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Israel Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stephens.
Stephens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stephens.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.
Stephens lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Stephens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stephens throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Stephens pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stephens. That one must have hurt.
Stephens lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Stephens pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Stephens scores with a leg kick.
Stephens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is pressing down on Stephens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stephens is holding on for now.
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!
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stephens is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson mounts Stephens! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Derrick Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stephens to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stephens shrugs it off.
Stephens is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Stephens frees his head quite easily.
Johnson tries to control but Stephens wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson breaks from Stephens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Stephens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stephens!
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. 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.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson get's back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Stephens.
Stephens lands a lovely overhand right.
Stephens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Stephens throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Stephens defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fitch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HEALTH - TEARS. Mousasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ara Gevorgyan Artsakh. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gregor Mousasi enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fitch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mousasi stops Fitch from standing up.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi is working Fitch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Mousasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitch is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousasi throwing strikes but missing.
Fitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Mousasi lands a couple of elbows.
Mousasi landing some decent shots from guard.
Mousasi prevents Fitch from getting back to his feet.
Mousasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mousasi prevents Fitch from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.
Fitch throws an elbow that misses. Mousasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitch's guard. Nice move by Mousasi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
Mousasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mousasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mousasi trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Fitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitch wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mousasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mousasi landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi won't allow Fitch to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitch has wrist control.
Mousasi advances to half guard.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mousasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Fitch is trying to stand back up but Mousasi is controlling him
Fitch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi is looking to stall here but Fitch recovers full guard.
Fitch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mousasi connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fitch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mousasi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mousasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to bum rush Fitch with a series of wild strikes but Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Mousasi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitch counters with a three punch combo that has Mousasi backing up. Mousasi nods at Fitch to acknowledge the strikes.
Mousasi throws a right hand that misses
and Fitch counters with a head kick.
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Mousasi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Mousasi misses the target.
Mousasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitch counters with a one-two to the body.
Mousasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregor Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi lands with a cross.
Fitch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mousasi misses with a combination
and Fitch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a jab to Fitch's midsection.
A left and a right from Mousasi both land. Nice combination.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mousasi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Mousasi misses.
Mousasi throws a combination that misses
and Fitch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adam Fitch is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Mousasi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mousasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousasi.
Mousasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousasi. Fitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mousasi tries to bum rush Fitch with a series of wild strikes but Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mousasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitch circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mousasi is defended easily by Fitch.
Mousasi takes a swing at Fitch's ribcage but misses.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that Fitch avoids nicely.
Mousasi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mousasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitch rather than just go for the knockout.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Fitch dodges the punch combination from Mousasi.
Sloppy strikes from Mousasi. Those never looked like landing.
Mousasi fails to 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.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to clinch up but Fitch circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Mousasi swinging wildly here.
Mousasi misses with a straight right.
Fitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitch pinned against the cage. Fitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mousasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a combination
and Fitch counters with a crisp one two that drops Mousasi! Fitch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mousasi to his feet! Mousasi is in big trouble!
Mousasi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi swinging wildly here.
Mousasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitch finish him?
Mousasi looks to land a left hand but Fitch moved out of range nicely.
Mousasi scores with a jab.
Mousasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Fitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mousasi shoots for a takedown but Fitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mousasi throws a nice looking combination but Fitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasi misses with a double jab
and Fitch counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mousasi has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Stopframe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Stopframe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown
and Stopframe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stopframe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Daniel Stopframe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stopframe lands with a shot to the body.
Stopframe lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Stopframe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Brad Jones has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stopframe.
Stopframe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stopframe scores with a jab to the body.
Stopframe throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Stopframe lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Stopframe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stopframe circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stopframe wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Stopframe!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Stopframe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite's entrance music is Croc song!. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiths gets caught flat footed, as Cronkite shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cronkite looking to pass the guard.
Smiths escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cronkite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronkite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cronkite wants to control from the top but Smiths keeps moving.
Smiths trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronkite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smiths is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cronkite rolls with it to try and escape but Smiths cranks on the arm and Cronkite is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Smiths!
A victorious John Smiths 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Tomko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romeo Hernanes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Tomko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Tomko!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tomko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tomko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomko with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tomko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tomko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernanes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernanes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomko working some strikes from top position.
Hernanes keeping moving, preventing Tomko from controlling successfully.
Hernanes is trying to control the position but Tomko postures up.
Hernanes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomko is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Tomko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tomko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernanes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomko defends well.
Hernanes working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernanes is looking for a triangle but Tomko pushes his legs off easily.
Tomko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hernanes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tomko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hernanes pulls down on the head and he's put Tomko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Romeo Hernanes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - It's a fight blaring out of the sound system. Romero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley - Could you be Loved kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CJ Richards had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CJ Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Richards gets a double leg takedown into Romero's guard.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romero tries to sprawl but Richards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodniel Romero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero connects with the punch.
Rodniel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards lands a takedown into guard.
Richards controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CJ Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richards misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romero tries to control but Richards manages to take his back.
Richards just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero just trying to survive but Richards is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Romero right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of CJ Richards.
Richards shoots in and gets a takedown into Romero's guard.
Romero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romero wants to control but Richards is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards advances nicely into full mount.
Romero tries to reverse the position but Richards maintains control.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Richards postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
CJ Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards drops his hands momentarily and Romero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richards feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Richards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richards postures up.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Richards getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CJ Richards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Richards jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romero trying to remain calm as Richards controls from the top position.
That's four 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because CJ Richards just wasn't active enough.
Richards lands with an overhand left.
Richards shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richards was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodniel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Richards!
Our winner, CJ Richards, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Raven Lucas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
155 lbs
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159 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Ashton misses.
Ashton misses with the combination.
Ashton misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily
and Lucas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ashton's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas's guard.
Lucas controlling the position.
Ashton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick Ashton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Ashton off balance momentarily.
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Ashton shoots in.
Ashton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucas's waist but Lucas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashton off to one side.
Ashton with a poor takedown
and Lucas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton tries to keep at a distance but Lucas has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ashton being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Lucas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raven Lucas.
Lucas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas misses with the combination.
Lucas jabs at Ashton's body.
Lucas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rick Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but Lucas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucas throws a front kick aimed at Ashton's knee but Ashton avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Lucas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas thumps Ashton with a low kick.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashton thuds his right hand into Lucas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ashton 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 Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ashton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucas's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas manages to get to full guard.
Lucas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ashton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lucas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lucas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ashton is proving hard to escape from.
Ashton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lucas stacks Ashton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lucas!
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashton keeps working.
Ashton manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ashton is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucas from advancing position.
Ashton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashton is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas pushing down on Ashton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ashton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucas preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas is aware though and is defending well.
Ashton looking to control but Lucas passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ashton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas tries to sprawl but Ashton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ashton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucas trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashton 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.
Ashton is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Lucas uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Lucas blocks nicely.
Lucas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Ashton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Ashton is predictable there
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Ashton checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashton somewhat.
Lucas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton throws a lazy body kick
and Lucas counters with a two punch combo.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ashton scores with a four punch combination!
Lucas cracks the inside of Ashton's front leg.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Lucas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raven Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Ashton avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ashton throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Lucas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas sprawls well. Lucas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lucas.
Ashton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton with a poor takedown
and Lucas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Lucas misses.
Lucas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashton is able to avoid easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Ashton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ashton moves out of range as Lucas strikes.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rick Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Lucas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashton's hands.
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Lucas.
Ashton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily
and Lucas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ashton's knee momentarily.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
Lucas throws a low kick but Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Ashton.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashton circles away.
Raven Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashton looks for a takedown but Lucas sprawls well.
Lucas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ashton checks a low kick from Lucas.
Ashton misses with the combination.
Ashton has his takedown stuffed
and Lucas counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.
Ashton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucas throws a right hand that Ashton ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashton also avoids with ease.
Lucas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ashton rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton shoots in but Lucas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Ashton off balance momentarily.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas misses the shot to the body.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucas.
Ashton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lucas wants to control but Ashton is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Lucas dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ashton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
Ashton shoots and misses
and Lucas counters with a leg kick.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Ashton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Ashton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas throws a wild body kick that Ashton sees coming a mile off.
Ashton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lucas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lucas lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Ashton keeps the fight on the outside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas thows a body kick. Ashton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas misses the shot to the body.
Ashton shoots in and drives through. Lucas sprawls well.
Ashton fails with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas misses with the combination.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Ashton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ashton slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
A punch combination from Ashton misses.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas thows a body shot but no joy.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and Lucas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lucas counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.
Lucas jabs Ashton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ashton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ashton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas sprawls well. He's pushed Ashton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas tries to score with a low kick but Ashton moves his leg out of the way.
Lucas lands a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Ashton shoots in.
Ashton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Ashton.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses
and Lucas counters with a body kick that stops Ashton in his tracks momentarily.
Lucas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashton is in Lucas's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ashton is looking to improve his position but Lucas isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton tries to hold on but Lucas pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Lucas!
Raven Lucas is the new featherweight champion!
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