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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Thanyoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanyoo's corner calls for a 1-2. Thanyoo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
And Lang tries to counter it with a takedown but Thanyoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thanyoo throws an off balance right hand
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Thanyoo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lang moves away from the strike by Thanyoo.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thanyoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thanyoo. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang slips a straight right by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thanyoo throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Thanyoo moved away.
Thanyoo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Lang misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a low kick but Thanyoo avoids it.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanyoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Thanyoo.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thanyoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lang lands a head shot.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thanyoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Thanyoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thanyoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Thanyoo down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thanyoo closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanyoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thanyoo throws a shot to the body.
Thanyoo lands an overhand right.
Thanyoo throws a big shot that misses.
Lang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thanyoo stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanyoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Lang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thanyoo is trying to defend but Lang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thanyoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lang's back!
Lang is keeping busy.
Thanyoo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lang is looking for a way out.
Lang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo keeps control of the position as Lang tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thanyoo biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanyoo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thanyoo's guard. Nice work there by Lang.
Thanyoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lang manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donk. Thanyoo catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
Lang slips a jab from Thanyoo.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Thanyoo takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thanyoo.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Lang. No joy for Thanyoo on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
As Lang tries to get set, Thanyoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt.
Thanyoo with a hook.
Thanyoo throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Thanyoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thanyoo throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thanyoo lands with an overhand left.
Thanyoo lands a nice looking body shot.
Thanyoo lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang catches Thanyoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thanyoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thanyoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanyoo.
A slow jab from Thanyoo misses its intended target.
Thanyoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanyoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thanyoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thanyoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thanyoo misses with a wild body shot.
Lang tries to counter with a clinch but Thanyoo shakes him off and moves away.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thanyoo throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Thanyoo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Thanyoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lang is trying to control Thanyoo's posture but Thanyoo avoids it.
Lang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thanyoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to regain half guard here but Thanyoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lang regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanyoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lang sees it coming and defends easily.
Thanyoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lang controlling the position well.
Thanyoo trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Thanyoo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thanyoo scores with a jab. Lang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thanyoo throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Thanyoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thanyoo manages to avoid it.
Lang cracks Thanyoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lang connects with the punch.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
A little feinted left hand from Thanyoo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo misses with a body shot.
Thanyoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Thanyoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang looks to land a left hand but Thanyoo moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thanyoo works Lang's body with a nice hook.
Thanyoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang with the counter takedown but Thanyoo avoids it easily.
Lang throws a chopping leg kick but Thanyoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Thanyoo throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Thanyoo slips the punch.
Lang tries to clinch there but Thanyoo circles away.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanyoo moves away.
Nice shot by Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thanyoo misses.
Thanyoo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thanyoo ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang tries to keep at a distance but Thanyoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Thanyoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lang or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thanyoo throws an elbow but misses.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks an uppercut.
Thanyoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thanyoo lands a nice uppercut.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Thanyoo avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang tries to work over Thanyoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanyoo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thanyoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thanyoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thanyoo working away.
Lang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thanyoo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thanyoo advances to full mount.
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.
Lang tries to hold on but Thanyoo pushes him away.
Lang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thanyoo punching from mount but Lang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lang can't escape the position.
Lang wants to control but Thanyoo is having none of it.
Thanyoo cracks Lang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thanyoo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
In his post fight interview, Mo Thanyoo gave a big smile as he said 'I want the winner of Gullion and Stirling!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stirling's choice of entrance music: Endgestalt - Sturmkrieger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alastair Stirling!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stirling misses with a looping left.
Stirling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Stirling coming out on top.
Stirling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gullion swivels and escapes.
Gullion slips under a jab from Stirling.
Gullion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stirling.
Gullion lands with a nice body kick.
Gullion swats away the attempt to clinch by Stirling.
Stirling misses with a straight right.
Stirling misses with a lunging right hand
and Gullion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stirling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stirling cracks Gullion with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stirling misses with a looping right.
Alastair Stirling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullion staying out of range there.
Gullion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olliver Gullion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stirling stuns Gullion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stirling throws a hook but Gullion avoids it easily.
Stirling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stirling! Gullion is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alastair Stirling!
A very excited looking Alastair Stirling 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by X-Men Theme Music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Howlett misses its target.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Witson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Witson moved out of range nicely.
Howlett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Witson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Witson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Witson slips the punch.
Witson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Witson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Howlett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett scores with a jab.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witson looks to throw a body kick
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Witson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Witson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Witson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Witson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howlett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Witson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Witson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett is striking well from the back but Witson escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Witson manages to get to full guard.
Howlett throwing strikes from guard but Witson blocks nicely.
Witson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Witson has Howlett pulled in close to control his posture.
Witson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is trying to control the position but Witson postures up.
Witson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Witson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howlett's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Witson from controlling successfully.
Howlett manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Howlett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Witson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Witson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Witson is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Witson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Witson misses with a takedown
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Witson misses with a kick to the body.
Witson throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Witson is predictable there
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett throws a jab when Witson was well out of range.
Witson throws a counter combo.
Howlett punishes Witson's body with a nice straight punch.
Witson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Howlett catches Witson right on the button with a cross.
Howlett forces Witson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Witson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witson can do to turn this around?
Witson blocks a jab.
Witson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johny Witson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Witson slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Witson circles away.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Witson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Witson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Witson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Witson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Witson.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Witson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howlett swivels and escapes.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Witson misses with a body shot
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Witson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howlett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Howlett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Witson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howlett.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Howlett blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witson.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Witson has time to react.
Howlett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Witson throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Witson.
Howlett jabs at Witson's body.
Witson throws a right and a left that Howlett avoids nicely.
Witson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howlett is looking to counter punch.
Witson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Howlett backs off Witson throws a huge counter combo but Howlett manages to avoid it all.
Witson throws a low kick but Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett connects with a crisp jab.
Witson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howlett misses with a lunging right hand
and Witson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Howlett cracks Witson with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Witson ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Witson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Witson.
Witson tries to land a knee to the head but Howlett blocks with his arms.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Witson misses with a knee strike.
Witson pulls guard successfully.
Witson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett 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.
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Witson's head.
Witson misses with a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Witson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howlett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Witson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Witson ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Witson blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Witson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Witson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Howlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Howlett lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Witson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Witson throws a leg kick
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Witson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Howlett is looking to counter the offense by Witson and move into the clinch.
Witson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Witson's head but Witson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Witson lands with a kick to the temple. Howlett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Witson moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Witson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Witson drives through with a takedown into Howlett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett controls Witson momentarily but Witson frees himself.
Witson stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
Howlett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Witson has wrist control.
Howlett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howlett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Witson keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Witson wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Johny Witson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson has his hands on Howlett's head, controlling the position.
Howlett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Witson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howlett trying to control but Witson is working from the bottom.
Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett landing with the ground and pound.
Witson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howlett.
Howlett distracts Witson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Witson has wrist control.
Howlett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witson is striking from the bottom but Howlett uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Howlett working over Witson with some ground and pound. Witson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howlett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Witson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suleimani misses with a lunging right hand
and Demaestri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demaestri lands a body shot.
Suleimani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demaestri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suleimani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Suleimani avoids nicely.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Suleimani needs to keep his hands up - Demaestri had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suleimani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demaestri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleimani staying out of range there.
Demaestri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suleimani under the eye.
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!
Suleimani lands a jab to the head.
Demaestri lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Demaestri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Demaestri. Beautiful body shot.
Demaestri scores with a jab to the head.
Demaestri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Demaestri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Demaestri does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Demaestri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Suleimani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demaestri lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Suleimani can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Demaestri and Suleimani drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Demaestri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
A relieved looking Enzo Matias Demaestri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Söderlund.
Söderlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Söderlund.
Sackett rushes Söderlund and presses him up against the cage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Söderlund's knee but Söderlund avoids it well.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Söderlund throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Söderlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Söderlund throws out the jab.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett with a hook.
Söderlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Söderlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Söderlund misses with a looping left.
Söderlund sets himself, and Sackett steps forward looking for the clinch! Söderlund avoids it this time.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett with a hook.
Söderlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Söderlund takes one on the button.
Sackett forces Söderlund back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Söderlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett cracks Söderlund with a nice body shot.
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Söderlund's efforts to push away.
Söderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund has had enough of the clinch but Sackett keeps him there for the moment.
Söderlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Söderlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Söderlund avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Söderlund looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Söderlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Söderlund lands a jab to the nose.
Söderlund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Söderlund's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Söderlund, pushing him back against the cage.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short right from Söderlund on the inside.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Söderlund misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Söderlund.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Söderlund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
A short right from Söderlund on the inside.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Söderlund.
Sackett prevents Söderlund from breaking the clinch.
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Söderlund down.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Söderlund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Söderlund is looking to counter punch.
Söderlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Söderlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Söderlund connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Söderlund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Söderlund swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Söderlund with a body shot.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Söderlund manages to avoid it.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Söderlund avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Söderlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Söderlund tries to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Söderlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Söderlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett stuns Söderlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund lands an overhand right.
Sackett throws a jab when Söderlund was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Söderlund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Söderlund throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund misses with a hook.
Sackett follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
The crowd cheers as Söderlund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett is looking to slow Söderlund down with leg kicks.
Söderlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Söderlund tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Söderlund moved away.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Söderlund avoids it well.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Söderlund throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Söderlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Söderlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Söderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Söderlund sees coming a mile off.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Söderlund misses with a hook
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Söderlund swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Söderlund will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackett lands a head kick. Söderlund smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Sackett throws a low kick but Söderlund avoids it.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Galloway Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Söderlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Söderlund tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Söderlund controls his hands.
Sackett prevents Söderlund from breaking the clinch.
Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Söderlund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galloway Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
Söderlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Söderlund checks a leg kick.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Sackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Söderlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Söderlund tries to avoid it.
Söderlund throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
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!
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett has Söderlund up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Söderlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Söderlund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Söderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Söderlund.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Söderlund.
Sackett keeps Söderlund at a distance using the push kick.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to work over Söderlund's front leg with a kick but Söderlund checks it.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett tries to work over Söderlund's front leg with a kick but Söderlund checks it.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Sackett throws a push kick but Söderlund slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Söderlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Söderlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Söderlund looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Söderlund keeps it at a distance.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
letting Söderlund counter with a right hand.
Söderlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett clinches.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Söderlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Söderlund is looking to counter punch.
Sackett lands a jab to Söderlund's midsection.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Söderlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Sackett tries to clinch but Söderlund moves out of range.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Söderlund walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Söderlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Söderlund throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Söderlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Söderlund's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Söderlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Söderlund.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Söderlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Söderlund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Söderlund throws a head kick that misses.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galloway Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove has chosen God will fuck you up 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemy Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stove misses with a body kick.
Waters gets a double leg takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waters dives into side control.
Waters has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Waters.
Waters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Waters laying and praying for a moment but Stove takes advantage and regains half guard.
Waters winds up and cracks Stove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters wants to take a breather but Stove is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters is working for a kimura but Stove is defending it quite comfortably.
Waters is trying to control the action in half guard but Stove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters throwing shots but Stove is blocking nicely.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Stove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters wants to work for an arm triangle but Stove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Waters.
Stove is defending against the submission attempts here by Waters.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stove defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stove's head.
Stove is looking to get back to is feet but Waters passes into side control.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stove keeps working.
Stove dodges the ground and pound from Waters.
Waters throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stove works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Waters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Waters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waters is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stove is looking to control Waters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stove avoid being mounted?
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stove controlling the position for now.
Waters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemy Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stove wants it to stay on the feet.
Waters shoots in looking for a takedown but Stove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waters dives in and scores a takedown into Stove's guard.
Waters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemy Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stove has his feet on Waters's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waters will feel that in the morning.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Waters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waters ducks right into an uppercut from Stove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stove pinned against the cage. Stove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stove lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Stove throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stove.
A lazy body kick from Stove
and Waters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Stove as Waters shoots in.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Waters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Waters throwing strikes from guard but Stove blocks nicely.
Waters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waters 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Stove has wrist control.
Waters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waters wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Stove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waters at a distance.
Waters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stove pinned against the cage. Stove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stove misses with a looping left.
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stove to score with a decent uppercut.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stove defends it nicely.
Stove with the counter takedown but Waters avoids it easily.
Stove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stove tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stove to the ground. Stove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Stove.
A little feinted left hand from Waters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waters.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stove sprawls well. Stove wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Stove scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stove.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Stove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove takes a swing at Waters's ribcage but misses.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stove defends it nicely.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Stove leaves Waters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stove quickly recovers to half guard.
Stove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
Stove is looking to improve his position.
Stove moves into full guard.
Waters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Waters lands a couple of digs.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Stove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard.
Waters 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.
Stove postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters is looking for a triangle but Stove pushes his legs off easily.
Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stove is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters looking to control.
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stove catches Waters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stove will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stove throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters throwing a counter right hand but Stove manages to avoid it.
Waters dives in and scores a takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a big right hand that misses.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses.
Waters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Waters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stove.
It looked like Waters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stove pushes Waters off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steffan Stove just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Waters defending well as Stove loads up on a big left hand.
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stove throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
Waters is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Stove. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Stove feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Stove lands but Waters takes it in his stride.
Waters looks for a takedown but Stove sprawls well.
Stove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stove defends well and Waters ends up having to push Stove into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stove throws a lazy body kick
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Waters misses the target.
A head kick by Stove misses
and Waters counters with a left to the body.
Waters cracks Stove with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stove tries a head kick but it misses.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove misses with a leg kick.
Waters shoots in but no luck this time.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Nice takedown defense from Stove. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Stove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waters takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stove's waist but Stove gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Stove finds it's target.
Stove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters avoids the body shot from Stove.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Stove sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stove misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Waters misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Stove as Waters shoots in.
Nice shot by Stove.
Waters is rocked!
Waters walks into a left hand.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stove avoids the body shot from Waters.
Waters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stove tries to avoid it but Waters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stove to the ground. Stove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waters dives in for a single leg takedown but Stove sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Waters is looking to wear down Stove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Waters off balance momentarily.
Waters seems to have got his legs back now.
Stove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stove misses with a head kick.
Waters shoots in and drives through. Stove sprawls well.
Waters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stove sprawls well initially but Waters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stove kicks Waters off and gets back to his feet.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Waters has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stove displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stove swivels and escapes.
Stove scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters slips a jab from Stove.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stove. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stove throws out the jab.
Stove swings widly with a right hand
and Stove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stove defends well and Waters ends up having to push Stove into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stove lands a big head kick that sends Waters tumbling to the mat! Stove takes a step backwards and waves Waters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stove wants to land a leg kick but Waters is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters tries for a takedown but Stove sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Stove dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Stove's guard.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waters trying to control but Stove is working from the bottom.
Waters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters cracks Stove with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove controls Waters momentarily but Waters frees himself.
Waters looking to sit in guard and control but Stove gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Waters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Stove is retaining full guard.
Steffan Stove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands a couple of elbows.
Stove keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Stove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waters wants to pass the guard but Stove is keeping the position.
Waters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Waters wants to control from the top but Stove keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stove throws a head kick that misses.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemy Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waters fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
Waters dives in and grabs Stove's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stove pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Waters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stove circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stove wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove connects with a jab.
Stove scores with a punch to the head.
Stove jabs Waters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stove lands a head kick. Waters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stove slaps away a takedown attempt from Waters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waters looks for the body kick but Stove saw that one coming.
Stove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stove as he avoids it easily.
Stove throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Waters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waters's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stove with a hook.
Stove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stove.
Waters lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stove 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Stove! Steffan Stove retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Steffan Stove thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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