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CFV 15: Sackett vs Jude PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Stud!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stud closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkwing did well to prevent Stud getting side control.
Stud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkwing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stud wants to stand up but Hawkwing is controlling the position.
Hawkwing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stud is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Stud.
Stud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawkwing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stud wants to stand but Hawkwing is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawkwing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stud has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hawkwing to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stud is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hawkwing pulls down on the head and he's put Stud to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Hawkwing!
A very excited looking Artur Hawkwing 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Love Cawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cawk comes to the cage accompanied by Haddaway - What Is Love. Love Cawk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Love Cawk!
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 Morris!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cawk, as that shot connected.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Cawk misses with a body shot.
Cawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morris.
Cawk connects with the punch.
Cawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Morris scores with a head kick. Cawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cawk looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Cawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Cawk catches Morris right on the button with a cross.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cawk.
Cawk connects with the punch.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Cawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morris's head backwards.
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Cawk finds it's way through Morris's defenses.
Morris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Morris moves in looking to clinch but Cawk pushes him off.
Cawk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Cawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cawk misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks.
Morris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morris scrambles back to his feet.
Morris has closed the distance and engaged Cawk in a clinch.
Morris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cawk.
Cawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cawk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morris is trying to drag Cawk to the mat but Cawk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Love Cawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morris.
Cawk tries to break free but Morris pushes him back against the cage.
Morris wants a takedown.
Morris is trying to push Cawk away but Cawk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cawk drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cawk prevents it.
Cawk breaks from the clinch.
Love Cawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Love Cawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morris wants to clinch but Cawk slips to the side
and Cawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Cawk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cawk tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
Cawk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cawk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cawk throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
Morris is looking to clinch but Cawk is avoiding it.
Cawk throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
Cawk scores with a nice head shot.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morris on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cawk scores with a nice head shot.
Cawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Cawk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cawk tries to land a leg kick but Morris saw it coming and moves away.
Cawk thows a body shot but no joy.
Cawk lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cawk as he connects with a hook.
Cawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morris shoots in but Cawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cawk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawk lands a nice shot that snaps Morris's head back.
Cawk looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Cawk. That snapped Morris's head back.
Cawk misses with a hook.
Cawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Cawk.
Cawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cawk works the jab nicely.
Morris tries to clinch up but Cawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Cawk lands a jab.
Morris is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cawk is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cawk slips a jab from Morris.
Morris keeps the fight on the outside.
Cawk misses with a wild body shot.
Morris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cawk throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cawk. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morris lands a nice hook to Cawk's body. Cawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Cawk.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Cawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cawk rather than just go for the knockout.
Cawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Morris. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cawk throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Morris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morris.
Morris tries for a takedown but Cawk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Love Cawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morris.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Cawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Morris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cawk's knee momentarily.
Morris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cawk. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris staying out of range there.
Cawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cawk throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love Cawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Cawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morris.
Morris tries to move into range but Cawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cawk.
Morris defending well as Cawk loads up on a big left hand.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cawk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cawk misses with a body shot.
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cawk throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love Cawk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Cawk sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morris.
Cawk looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range.
Morris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cawk.
Nice body punch from Cawk.
Cawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morris shoots in and drives through. Cawk sprawls well.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cawk.
Cawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Cawk thuds his right hand into Morris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawk scores with a jab to the head.
Cawk throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
Cawk tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morris has Cawk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cawk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Love Cawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morris.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cawk breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Cawk finds it's target.
Cawk throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
Cawk misses with a straight left.
Cawk misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris cracks a nice hook into Cawk's ribs.
Morris wants to clinch.
Cawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cawk misses with a shot to the body
and Morris counters with a left to the body.
Morris loads up on a big right hand but Cawk slips the punch.
Morris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris is trying to pull guard but Cawk has him pressed against the cage.
Morris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris breaks from the clinch.
Morris tries to land a front kick but Cawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cawk misses the shot to the body.
Morris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cawk.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cawk thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cawk throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cawk sprawls well. Cawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris misses with a body shot.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cawk but Cawk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Love Cawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cawk slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cawk as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Morris.
I think Cawk 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Love Cawk!
Love Cawk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curtis House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Hall (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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Hall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House instigates a clinch.
House jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hall trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
House controlling from mount.
Hall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hall blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by House there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
House quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for House but it's paid off an Hall is forced to tap! Nice work by House.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis House!
In his post fight interview, Curtis House 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Kawakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight 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, Tetsuo Kawakada!
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, John Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kawakada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawakada.
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawakada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kawakada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kawakada working for a triangle but Gotti defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawakada is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gotti pulls Kawakada in to control the position.
Kawakada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawakada prevents Gotti from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawakada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawakada pushes down on Gotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kawakada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawakada prevents Gotti from standing back up.
Kawakada uses his free foot to push down on Gotti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gotti.
Gotti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawakada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotti is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Kawakada.
Gotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kawakada unloads with some shots from mount but Gotti bucks and avoids them well.
Kawakada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawakada lands a big elbow.
Gotti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gotti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kawakada.
Gotti is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gotti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kawakada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kawakada punching from mount but Gotti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kawakada throws some wild stikes that Gotti manages to avoid easily.
Gotti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kawakada tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kawakada landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kawakada looking to ground and pound but Gotti is blocking nicely.
Kawakada dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kawakada wants to finish this one by submission but Gotti is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kawakada.
Kawakada working Gotti over with strikes here.
Kawakada working for a guillotine from mount but Gotti is in no mood to give up.
Gotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Kawakada has a good base and remains in mount.
Gotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kawakada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gotti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kawakada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gotti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gotti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kawakada is controlling him well.
Kawakada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotti taking a bit of punishment here - Kawakada scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.
Kawakada misses with the ground and pound.
Kawakada misses with the ground and pound.
Kawakada tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Gotti dodges the ground and pound from Kawakada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawakada working away.
Kawakada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Kawakada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kawakada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotti avoids it really well and circles away.
Kawakada scores with a takedown into Gotti's guard.
Gotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotti looking to control.
Kawakada won't allow Gotti to get back to his feet.
Kawakada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawakada scoring with some ground and pound.
Kawakada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawakada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawakada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Gotti can't keep his opponent in guard - Kawakada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gotti won't allow Kawakada to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo Kawakada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawakada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kawakada is working for a submission of some sort.
Gotti pushes Kawakada off looking to stand but Kawakada dives back in and keeps control.
Kawakada throwing shots but Gotti is blocking nicely.
Kawakada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kawakada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawakada is working for a submission of some sort.
Kawakada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gotti is looking to escape.
Kawakada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kawakada passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawakada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gotti!
Kawakada working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Gotti slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kawakada throwing shots but Gotti is blocking nicely.
Kawakada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Kawakada has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
Kawakada winds up and cracks Gotti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gotti is in trouble now - Kawakada has advanced to mount!
Kawakada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gotti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kawakada is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gotti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kawakada cracks Gotti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kawakada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kawakada landing strikes from the mount and Gotti is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kawakada.
Gotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kawakada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawakada.
Kawakada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawakada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawakada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kawakada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kawakada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Kawakada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kawakada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kawakada tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kawakada to the ground. Kawakada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Kawakada.
Kawakada closes the distance and pushes Gotti back into the cage.
Kawakada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gotti tries a body shot but Kawakada blocks it.
Kawakada jumps guard but Gotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kawakada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gotti uses from the top position.
Kawakada has a closed guard, preventing Gotti from standing up.
Kawakada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotti's guard.
Kawakada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotti wants to stand and escape but Kawakada is having none of it.
Kawakada is in close to Gotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawakada throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet but Kawakada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawakada.
Gotti controls Kawakada momentarily but Kawakada frees himself.
Kawakada passes Gotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kawakada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kawakada wants to free his trapped foot but Gotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawakada.
Kawakada trying to pass the guard but Gotti defending well.
Kawakada throwing shots but Gotti is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawakada is looking for a kimura here.
Kawakada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawakada moves into full mount! Gotti won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti tries to lock up and control but Kawakada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kawakada misses with a head shot.
Gotti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kawakada.
Kawakada sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawakada with a couple of short strikes.
Gotti is looking to improve his position but Kawakada isn't that keen on the idea.
Gotti wants to hold on but Kawakada pushes him away.
Kawakada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kawakada is working for a guillotine from mount but Gotti frees his head quite easily.
Gotti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kawakada.
Gotti is in a horrible position here. Kawakada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kawakada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawakada looking to ground and pound but Gotti is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kawakada.
Kawakada thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gotti working to try and regain half guard.
Kawakada landing shots from mount.
Gotti wants to get back to his feet.
Kawakada fails to take his opponent's back.
Kawakada has control of Gotti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gotti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotti wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Kawakada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawakada 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Kawakada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branden Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 New York, Pete Mikel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branden Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikel gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown.
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikel gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch.
Lawrence using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mikel pulls Lawrence into guard.
Mikel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
Mikel is pushing down on Lawrence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mikel stops Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikel.
Mikel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawrence!
Poor strikes thrown by Mikel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikel swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Mikel!
After the fight, Pete Mikel 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
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, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chantry to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Chantry moved away.
Chantry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Chantry drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chantry walks into a left hand.
Chantry staying out of range there.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chantry connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett jabs at Chantry's body.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Chantry's leg. Chantry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chantry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chantry moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Chantry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Sackett is looking to slow Chantry down with leg kicks.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to circle away but Chantry has him pinned against the cage.
Chantry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chantry.
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!
Chantry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chantry.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chantry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Chantry.
Sackett gets tackled into the cage by Chantry. Chantry maintains the clinch.
Chantry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chantry has him pressed against the cage.
Chantry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chantry manages to break the clinch.
Chantry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Chantry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Chantry misses with the combination.
Chantry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Chantry off balance momentarily.
Sackett lands with a nice combination. Chantry backs away looking to recover.
Chantry ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Chantry.
Chantry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chantry misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chantry.
Chantry lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sackett's efforts to push away.
Sackett is trying to break free.
Chantry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chantry misses with an uppercut.
Chantry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chantry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chantry moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chantry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Chantry tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chantry throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett scores with a push kick.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chantry connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flagon Sackett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chantry.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Chantry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett thumps Chantry with a low kick.
Oooooh!!! Sackett has knocked Chantry down with a huge combo! Sackett steps away and waves a wobbly Chantry back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chantry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Chantry is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chantry moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Chantry seems to have recovered his senses.
Chantry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chantry. Chantry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Chantry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chantry throws out the jab.
Chantry throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chantry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett scores with a one two! Chantry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chantry tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Flagon Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Chantry looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Chantry rushes Sackett and presses him up against the cage.
Chantry presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry lands a right hand.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett can't break the clinch.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chantry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chantry breaks from the clinch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Chantry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
Chantry breaks from the clinch.
Chantry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Chantry.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Chantry moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Chantry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Chantry moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Chantry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chantry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a jab when Chantry was well out of range.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Chantry.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chantry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chantry rushes Sackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Chantry.
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 short body shot lands from Chantry as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chantry has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chantry lands with a short shot to the head.
Chantry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chantry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantry closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Chantry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett is trying to break free.
Chantry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flagon Sackett will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Chantry.
Chantry slips under a jab from Sackett.
Chantry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Chantry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chantry is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chantry checks it well.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantry.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chantry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett cracks Chantry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chantry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Chantry.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chantry checks a leg kick.
Chantry misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chantry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Chantry stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chantry has managed to clinch.
Chantry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borden Chantry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett being controlled against the cage.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry prevents Sackett from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chantry has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett tries to circle away but Chantry has him pinned against the cage.
Chantry lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chantry.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chantry.
Borden Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett working hard to break the clinch.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett is trying to push Chantry away but Chantry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chantry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Chantry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chantry connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chantry.
Chantry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chantry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chantry was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Chantry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chantry misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Chantry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Chantry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borden Chantry.
I think Sackett 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Flagon Sackett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Lamas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Ostrowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Lamas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ostrowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostrowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ricardo Lamas has been cut.
Lamas fails with the takedown
and Ostrowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ostrowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamas was covering up waiting for the punch and Ostrowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lamas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ostrowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chris Ostrowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas tries for a takedown but Ostrowski circles away easily
and Ostrowski counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamas dives in and grabs Ostrowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ostrowski pushes down on Lamas's head and hops out.
Lamas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lamas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ostrowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
Lamas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ostrowski has him pressed against the cage.
Ostrowski lands with a left to the head.
Lamas is rocked!
Ostrowski stops a takedown attempt from Lamas.
Ostrowski lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Lamas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamas is trying to drag Ostrowski to the mat but Ostrowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ostrowski avoiding damage.
Ostrowski throws a big uppercut that drops Lamas! More strikes from Ostrowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lamas lies dazed against the cage as Ostrowski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ostrowski!
Chris Ostrowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuno Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuno Martins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuno Martins!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte forces Martins back against the cage and clinches.
Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins wants to break free but Runkputte has control.
Martins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Runkputte scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Runkputte lands a shot to the body.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte lands a body punch.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Martins.
Martins misses with a body punch.
Martins can't find room to land a body shot as Runkputte controls the action.
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Martins.
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!
Martins throws out a leg kick but Runkputte moves out of range and Martins only half commits.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Runkputte counters by moving into the clinch.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte pushes Martins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martins misses with a leg kick.
Runkputte cracks Martins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martins thumps Runkputte with a low kick.
Runkputte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Runkputte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martins.
Runkputte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Runkputte misses.
Nuno Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes.
Martins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Martins tenderised Runkputte's leg. Runkputte is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Runkputte.
Martins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runkputte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Runkputte as he checks the leg kick.
Runkputte moves out of range of the leg kick from Martins.
Nuno Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martins. Runkputte shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Martins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martins.
Martins avoids a kick to the body.
Martins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runkputte. That did some damage!
Runkputte dives in and scores a takedown into Martins's guard.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Runkputte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
Runkputte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins is trying to keep Runkputte in close.
Martins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Runkputte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins managing to control the position.
Martins is trying to keep Runkputte in close.
Nuno Martins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Runkputte ducks down to avoid it.
Runkputte throws a combination. Martins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Runkputte throws a combination. Martins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick.
Martins misses with a leg kick.
Runkputte lands with a straight right. Martins didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Runkputte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martins throws a sloppy head kick and Runkputte moves out of range easily.
Runkputte misses with a body kick.
Runkputte swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Runkputte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martins fakes the leg kick and cracks Runkputte in the body.
Martins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martins defending well as Runkputte loads up on a big left hand.
Martins throws a front kick that sends Runkputte stumbling back into the cage.
Martins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Runkputte is able to avoid easily.
Runkputte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martins scores with the left hand. Runkputte knows he should have avoided that one.
Runkputte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runkputte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martins connects with a solid leg kick.
Martins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runkputte checks a low kick from Martins.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runkputte throws a chopping leg kick but Martins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runkputte scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Runkputte.
Runkputte prevents Martins from improving his position.
Martins is looking to control Runkputte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martins avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Runkputte lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Runkputte is working away from the top position though.
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!
Martins tries to roll over but Runkputte keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Runkputte 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.
Runkputte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Runkputte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martins trying to control from the bottom.
Runkputte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martins's head.
Runkputte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Runkputte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runkputte is thwarting Martins's attempts to control the position.
Runkputte wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Runkputte takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martins is staying active underneath Runkputte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Runkputte thows a huge punch but Martins dodges it nicely.
Runkputte throwing shots but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Runkputte wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Runkputte throwing shots but Martins is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Runkputte.
Runkputte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Runkputte throws a strike but Martins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Runkputte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martins wanted to stand there but Runkputte had control of the position.
Jorde Runkputte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkputte looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkputte, not yet.
Martins wanted to stand there but Runkputte had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Runkputte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martins can pounce on him.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Martins cracks the inside of Runkputte's front leg.
Runkputte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runkputte looks to score with a jab to the body but Martins is just out of range.
Martins looks for the body kick but Runkputte saw that one coming.
Martins 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.
Runkputte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Runkputte 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.
Runkputte shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Martins.
Martins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martins leaves Runkputte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Runkputte. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Runkputte blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Martins.
Martins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martins.
Runkputte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martins counters with a thumping low kick.
Martins throws a front kick aimed at Runkputte's knee but Runkputte avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins misses with a head kick.
Runkputte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martins misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkputte lands a jab to the nose.
Runkputte tries to score with a low kick but Martins moves his leg out of the way.
Martins wants to slow Runkputte down by chopping away at his legs.
Martins misses with a body kick.
Martins stuns Runkputte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runkputte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins tries to work over Runkputte's front leg with a kick but Runkputte checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runkputte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Runkputte throws a wild body kick that Martins sees coming a mile off.
Martins looks for the body kick but Runkputte saw that one coming.
Martins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runkputte cracks Martins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Martins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martins cracks the inside of Runkputte's front leg.
Martins throws a leg kick but Runkputte checks it.
Runkputte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Runkputte lands a glancing blow to the side of Martins's head.
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runkputte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runkputte checks a leg kick.
Martins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runkputte's corner calls for a 1-2. Runkputte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runkputte blocks the body kick.
Martins lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins throws a low kick, looking for Runkputte's leg but Runkputte calmly moves out of range.
Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Runkputte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkputte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuno Martins really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Runkputte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Runkputte misses the shot to the body.
Runkputte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Runkputte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runkputte throws a shot from downtown. Martins moves away and avoids it.
Runkputte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
Martins is trying to control the position but Runkputte postures up.
Martins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Runkputte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martins keeping moving, preventing Runkputte from controlling successfully.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Runkputte is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runkputte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runkputte postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Martins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nuno Martins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Runkputte takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Martins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Runkputte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Runkputte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins wants to break free but Runkputte has control.
Runkputte has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martins regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Runkputte is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte controlling from the top position.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins controls Runkputte momentarily but Runkputte frees himself.
Runkputte throws a big elbow that misses.
Runkputte throws a big right hand that misses.
Runkputte postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runkputte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runkputte.
Martins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martins misses with a low kick.
Runkputte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.
Martins tries a low kick but Runkputte avoids it.
Martins lands a glancing blow to the side of Runkputte's head.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick.
Martins lands a leg kick that knocks Runkputte off balance momentarily.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkputte gets a double leg takedown into Martins's 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkputte won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Runkputte slips nicely into half guard.
Runkputte moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte had his way with Nuno Martins in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Runkputte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runkputte throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runkputte throws a hook but Martins avoids it easily.
Martins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Martins misses.
That kick from Martins tenderised Runkputte's leg. Runkputte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runkputte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martins.
Martins throws a leg kick but Runkputte moved away.
Runkputte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martins tries to roll over but Runkputte keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Runkputte.
Martins wants to improve his position but Runkputte is controlling well.
Martins trying to control from the bottom.
Runkputte misses with a head shot. Martins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martins controls Runkputte momentarily but Runkputte frees himself.
Runkputte trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Runkputte trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkputte preventing the sweep.
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins is trying to control the position but Runkputte postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Runkputte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Martins tries to score with a low kick but Runkputte moves his leg out of the way.
Runkputte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runkputte lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Martins lands.
Runkputte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martins.
Nuno Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runkputte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Runkputte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Runkputte wants to pass to mount but Martins is defending the position.
Martins trying to hold on to Runkputte's head to control him but Runkputte postures up.
Runkputte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Runkputte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martins avoids the body shot from Runkputte.
Martins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Runkputte throws a hook to the side of Martins's head but Martins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martins throws a front kick aimed at Runkputte's knee but Runkputte avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martins!
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!
Martins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martins throws a push kick but Runkputte slaps the foot to one side.
Martins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runkputte.
Nuno Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorde Runkputte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Jorde Runkputte.
I think Runkputte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Jorde Runkputte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parmalee Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elias Jude's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sackett.
It looks like Elias Jude has been cut.
Jude wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jude thinking.
Jude takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jude closes the distance but Sackett moves to the side
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jude darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Jude tries to clinch
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jude tries to clinch up
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jude closes the distance but Sackett moves to the side
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jude thinking.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jude on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett lands a big right hand that sends Jude crashing to the mat! Sackett stays standing though and waves Jude back to his feet!
Jude is rocked!
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!
Jude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jude is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jude thinking.
Jude seems to have recovered his senses.
Jude looks winded!
Jude gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sackett gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parmalee Sackett!
Parmalee Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Parmalee Sackett made sure he mentioned Red Hand Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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