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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvan Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borikav has chosen Pelican - Bliss in Concrete as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alekzandr Borikav told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarvan Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alekzandr Borikav!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borikav.
Borikav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
Four fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Four defending well as Borikav loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Four or perhaps it was just good defense by Borikav which made him look bad.
Four fails with the takedown
and Borikav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarvan Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four shoots in for a takedown but Borikav shows good takedown defense.
Four throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borikav's waist but Borikav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Four off to one side.
Four drops his hands momentarily and Borikav takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Four with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borikav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borikav lands an overhand right.
Borikav drops Four with a naaaaasty hook - Four is in real trouble here! Borikav dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alekzandr Borikav!
After winning the bout, Alekzandr Borikav 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes into the arena with Lambda Lambda Lambda Song blaring out of the sound system. Robin Convents will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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268 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
22 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents lands a leg kick that knocks Dawson off balance momentarily.
Dawson gets caught napping as Convents dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.
Dawson working for a triangle but Convents defends it easily.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Convents slips an elbow through the middle.
Convents postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Convents working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convents is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Dawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Convents preventing the sweep.
Convents lands a couple of digs.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Convents from controlling successfully.
Convents stands up from Dawson's guard - Convents perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown by Convents or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Convents sprawls well. Convents wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Convents closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Convents is controlling the position.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Convents has double underhooks.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Convents avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Convents's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Convents is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Convents sprawls well. Convents wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Convents saw that one coming.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Convents.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Convents tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Convents is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Convents closes the distance and clinches.
Convents pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Convents manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Convents gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Convents jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson won't allow Convents to sweep him here.
Convents has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dawson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries a body shot but Convents blocks it.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Convents holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Convents escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Convents.
Convents wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Convents throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Convents as he jumps to the side.
Convents lands a big head kick that sends Dawson tumbling to the mat! Convents takes a step backwards and waves Dawson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dawson is rocked!
It looks like Dudley Dawson has been cut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dawson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robin Convents!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbal Lindi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Bradford Manning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karbal Lindi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning cracks a nice hook into Lindi's ribs.
Manning throws a right hand that misses
and Lindi counters with a single leg into guard. Manning didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lindi wants to stand but Manning has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lindi is in close to Manning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manning keeping full guard, as Lindi tries to pass.
Lindi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karbal Lindi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindi swivels and escapes.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradford Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning throws a nice looking combination but Lindi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindi clinches with his opponent.
Lindi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lindi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manning is looking to stand up but Lindi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lindi wants to stand but Manning is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindi scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manning wants to get back to his feet but Lindi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindi throws a strike but Manning rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lindi pulls Manning in close to his closed guard and prevents Manning from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning won't allow Lindi to sweep him here.
Lindi controlling Manning's posture.
Manning could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manning stands up out of Lindi's guard for a moment - Lindi manages to land a nice upkick.
Lindi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Manning is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Manning gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lindi wants to control but Manning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindi moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindi is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning has momentary wrist control but Lindi slips an elbow through the middle.
Lindi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karbal Lindi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manning connects with a looping right hand.
Manning lands with a straight right. Lindi didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Manning does no damage.
Manning misses with a wild combination.
Bradford Manning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manning gets tackled into the cage by Lindi. Lindi maintains the clinch.
Manning is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lindi manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lindi holds on and takes a little breather.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindi on the ground.
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!
Lindi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning wants to stand but Lindi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Manning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindi pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karbal Lindi.
Lindi walks into a jab.
Lindi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lindi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Lindi taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Lindi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning misses with the combination.
Lindi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bradford Manning has been cut.
Bradford Manning is winning the standup battle so far.
Manning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lindi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manning wants to stand but Lindi is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to stand but Lindi is controlling the position.
Karbal Lindi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lindi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Manning looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lindi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Manning is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lindi lets go of the hold and Manning can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karbal Lindi!
Karbal Lindi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragoslav Stoyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoyanovich comes to the cage accompanied by Hymn To Red October. Zilla has chosen Berzerk - Eminem as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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220 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
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, Andre Zilla!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyanovich takes a swing at Zilla's ribcage but misses.
Zilla rushes Stoyanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Zilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zilla tries to clinch but Stoyanovich moves out of range.
Stoyanovich shoots in but Zilla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zilla breaks the clinch.
Stoyanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zilla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoyanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoyanovich throws a head kick that Zilla semi-blocks.
It looks like Andre Zilla has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zilla scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dragoslav Stoyanovich has been cut.
Zilla blocks a head kick by Stoyanovich.
Stoyanovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zilla but Zilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanovich sizes up Zilla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragoslav Stoyanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zilla scores with a decent looking hook.
Zilla takes one to the chin there.
Stoyanovich throws a head kick that misses
and Zilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoyanovich is rocked!
Zilla tries to clinch up.
Zilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoyanovich throws a series of punches but Zilla avoids them all with ease.
Stoyanovich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stoyanovich stops Zilla from getting back to his feet.
Stoyanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zilla sees it coming and defends easily.
Stoyanovich wants to pass to mount but Zilla is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zilla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zilla wants to get back to his feet.
Stoyanovich trying to control the action but Zilla is working from the bottom.
Zilla is trying to stand.
Stoyanovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stoyanovich prevents Zilla from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoyanovich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoyanovich unloading with bombs!
Stoyanovich looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanovich breaks from Zilla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stoyanovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zilla is rocked!
Stoyanovich trying to control but Zilla is having none of it.
Stoyanovich 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.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stoyanovich! Zilla is hurt baaadly! Stoyanovich is firing away with more strikes - Zilla is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragoslav Stoyanovich!
Dragoslav Stoyanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You cant stop crazy. Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music. Clayton Kosh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ja Masterson's chin.
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266 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Kosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosh tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosh tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Kosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kosh is breathing heavily.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Kosh moves out of range easily.
Kosh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masterson rushes Kosh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Clayton Kosh's cut is getting worse.
Masterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosh backwards.
Masterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosh shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
Masterson lands a big right hand that sends Kosh crashing to the mat! Masterson stays standing though and waves Kosh back to his feet!
Kosh is rocked!
Masterson rushes Kosh and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Kosh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Masterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson lands a shot to the body.
Masterson working the clinch nicely. Kosh is working for position but Masterson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kosh crumples up against the cage and Masterson lands two more shots before the ref can save Kosh! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson made sure to mention his sponsor, Zombie Nutrition - LOD in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha comes to the cage accompanied by In Bloom. Lisandro Licha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riku Noitalahti's chin.
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255 lbs
25 - 24 - 1 |
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269 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noitalahti throws a push kick but Licha slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noitalahti, right into the meat.
Licha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noitalahti throws a sloppy head kick and Licha moves out of range easily.
Noitalahti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noitalahti thows a body kick. Licha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noitalahti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Licha backs up against the cage.
Noitalahti throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noitalahti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noitalahti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Licha somewhat.
Noitalahti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noitalahti lands with a straight right. Licha didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Noitalahti does no damage.
Licha throws a looping overhand right but Noitalahti ducks down to avoid it.
Noitalahti looks to throw a body kick
and Licha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Riku Noitalahti has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noitalahti cracks Licha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noitalahti tries to avoid it but Licha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noitalahti to the ground. Noitalahti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Licha tries to bum rush Noitalahti with a series of wild strikes but Noitalahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noitalahti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Licha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noitalahti scores with a kick to the body.
Noitalahti misses with a double jab.
Licha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noitalahti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Licha.
Licha avoids the head kick by Noitalahti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Licha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noitalahti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noitalahti connects with a jab.
Licha walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noitalahti. Licha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riku Noitalahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Licha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noitalahti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Licha really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noitalahti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noitalahti looks to land a body kick but Licha moved away.
Noitalahti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noitalahti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Noitalahti coming out on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noitalahti takes a swing at Licha's ribcage but misses.
Noitalahti cracks Licha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Noitalahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Noitalahti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Licha throws a sloppy head kick and Noitalahti moves out of range easily.
Noitalahti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Licha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noitalahti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noitalahti connects with a right hand. Licha shakes it off.
Noitalahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Licha is just out of range.
Noitalahti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Licha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licha defending well as Noitalahti loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Noitalahti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noitalahti wants it to stay on the feet.
Licha walks into a stiff left hand from Noitalahti.
A combination from Licha does no damage.
Licha shoots in and bounces Noitalahti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Noitalahti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Licha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noitalahti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Licha has Noitalahti in his guard.
Noitalahti postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licha pulls Noitalahti in close to his closed guard and prevents Noitalahti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lisandro Licha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheers as Noitalahti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Licha doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Noitalahti misses.
Noitalahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Licha.
Noitalahti lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lisandro Licha has been cut.
Riku Noitalahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noitalahti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Licha on the side of the head.
Noitalahti scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti throws a nice looking combination but Licha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noitalahti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noitalahti swinging wildly here.
Noitalahti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Licha.
Noitalahti 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!
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Noitalahti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Noitalahti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Licha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noitalahti scores with a head kick.
Noitalahti tries a head kick but it misses.
Licha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Licha blocks a head kick by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti throws a jab when Licha was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noitalahti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Licha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noitalahti misses with the combination.
Licha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noitalahti is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Licha just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Noitalahti has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lisandro Licha!
A very excited looking Lisandro Licha 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Muay Thai Skills. Sagat has chosen Street Dreams - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Thai tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai gets a clinch.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Sagat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Thai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat just leaning against Thai, taking a breather.
Thai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sagat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai wants to clinch up but Sagat keeps it at a distance.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick from Sagat.
Thai tries to clinch but Sagat moves out of range.
Thai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sagat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thai under the eye.
Thai tries to clinch up
and Sagat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sagat counters with a low kick, right behind Thai 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat clinches.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sagat.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat working Thai over with knees to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Thai looking to stall.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai is trying to break free.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thai is rocked!
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai tries to pull guard but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thai.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Thai blocks with his arms.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagat avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Thai blocks the elbow strike.
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai tries to clinch
and Sagat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thai thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai darts in trying to clinch
and Sagat counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Thai out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Sagat is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). O Sagat!
A determined O Sagat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen ZAO - the psalm of the city of the dead. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Brooks shoots in.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks forces his way into half guard.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brooks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brooks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brooks lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks goes for an armbar but Andersson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson gets to his feet. Brooks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice leg kick.
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brooks controls his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson looking for a submission but Brooks manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots and misses
and Andersson counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Andersson gets caught flat footed, as Brooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andersson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Andersson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top!
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Andersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Andersson is in guard.
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.
Eric Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson managing to control the position.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson 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.
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersson.
Brooks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brooks wants to control but Andersson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a punch from half guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brooks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andersson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound.
Andersson 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.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Andersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Andersson in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard.
Andersson is looking to stand back up but Brooks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andersson.
Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Andersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brooks shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eskobar Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Brooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andersson pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Andersson successfully pulls guard.
Andersson is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Andersson throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks motions for Andersson to come forward. Brooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson had his way with Eric Brooks in that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Brooks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but instead Brooks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses. Andersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brooks's guard. Nice move by Andersson!
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brooks shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersson tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eskobar Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks jumps guard but Andersson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Andersson trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Andersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brooks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andersson has Brooks in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brooks 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Eric Brooks, 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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