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DFC LV Sin City 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch McBane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch McBane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBane digs a good body shot into Chiasson's ribs.
McBane misses with a body shot.
McBane scores with a jab.
Chiasson gets a takedown into half guard.
McBane wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is thwarting McBane's attempts to control the position.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBane wants to control but Chiasson passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBane, who protects the arm well.
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling the position.
McBane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing McBane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
McBane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chiasson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiasson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McBane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiasson has McBane in his guard.
McBane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is adopting a defensive guard.
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiasson managing to control the position.
McBane stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
McBane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chiasson seems keen to control McBane's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBane's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chiasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiasson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBane sprawls well initially but Chiasson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McBane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chiasson is working away from the top position though.
Chiasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but McBane is having none of it.
Chiasson misses with a head shot. McBane uses the momentum to regain guard.
McBane keeping full guard, as Chiasson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but McBane keeps moving.
McBane looking to control.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiasson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McBane counters with a big head kick but Chiasson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. McBane catches Chiasson right on the button with a cross.
Chiasson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chiasson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chiasson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
McBane being controlled here, momentarily.
McBane working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson passes into half guard.
McBane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chiasson manages to pass to mount!
Chiasson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chiasson avoids the attempt from McBane to control.
McBane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McBane is surviving well by controlling Chiasson's body position as best he can.
Chiasson tries to control but McBane wriggling away.
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it.
Chiasson looking for a guillotine from mount but McBane is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBane is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson 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. This is the final round!
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chiasson wants to work for an arm triangle but McBane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Chiasson seems content to control.
Chiasson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chiasson trying to control the action but McBane is working from the bottom.
Chiasson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is looking to stall here but McBane recovers full guard.
McBane 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiasson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiasson on the ground.
Chiasson is pushing down on McBane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McBane is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chiasson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBane regains full guard. Nicely done.
McBane keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Chiasson stands and throws McBane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chiasson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chiasson's guard! Nice work there by McBane!
Chiasson keeping full guard, as McBane tries to pass.
McBane won't allow Chiasson to sweep him here.
Well,McBane is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McBane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson has McBane pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBane is one step ahead there.
Chiasson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBane's guard.
Chiasson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chiasson drops back looking for a leg! McBane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McBane manages to kick Chiasson off! Chiasson jumps back into McBane's guard.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from McBane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiasson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiasson, into his guard.
Chiasson 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.
Matt Chiasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBane being controlled here momentarily.
McBane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Chiasson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiasson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicki Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Las Vegas, Tyrone Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicki Adams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eaton in his tracks.
Adams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nicki Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams thuds his shin into the meat of Eaton's side.
Eaton needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tyrone Eaton has been cut.
Adams cracks Eaton with a hook to the temple - Eaton is on wobbly legs here! Adams swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Eaton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Adams wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicki Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chi Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gu has chosen Put It On-Big L as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chi Gu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Gu tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Gu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chi Gu has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gu looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels lands a leg kick that knocks Gu off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Michaels.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Michaels! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Michaels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tafari Mengestu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mengestu has chosen Stephen Marley ft. Capleton, Sizzla - Rock Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tafari Mengestu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mengestu. No joy for Griffith on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Mengestu.
It looks like Christian Griffith has been cut.
A jab from Mengestu finds it's way through Griffith's defenses.
Mengestu throws a shot to the body.
Mengestu scores with a jab to the body.
Griffith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mengestu tries to sprawl out of it but Griffith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mengestu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mengestu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu drops Griffith with a big left hand! Griffith is injured, injured bad! Mengestu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
Our winner, Tafari Mengestu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Giresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igz Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igz Kincaid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maurice Giresse's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Giresse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igz Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giresse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maurice Giresse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giresse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giresse.
Kincaid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Giresse throws out a loose jab but Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giresse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giresse throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kincaid unleashes a big counter combination but Giresse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giresse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
Giresse cracks Kincaid with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giresse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Giresse connects with a nice looking jab.
Kincaid is rocked!
Kincaid walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Giresse swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurice Giresse!
An out of breath Maurice Giresse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Igz Kincaid spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogier Okalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okalu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devastation - It sleeps. Crowder has chosen "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rhys Crowder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogier Okalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhys Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Okalu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okalu takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Okalu throws an off balance right hand
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okalu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okalu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okalu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crowder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Okalu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okalu closes the distance and clinches.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Crowder blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okalu.
Crowder breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Okalu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okalu moves into the clinch.
Crowder blocks the elbow strike.
Crowder taking a breather.
Okalu lands a nice elbow.
Okalu slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okalu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but Crowder blocks it.
Okalu can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Okalu fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Okalu.
Okalu working aggressively here.
Okalu misses with an elbow over the top.
Okalu misses with a punch to the body.
Okalu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crowder controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
A short uppercut from Okalu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okalu lands a shot to the body.
Crowder avoids the elbow strike from Okalu, against the cage.
Okalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has had enough of the clinch but Okalu keeps him there for the moment.
Okalu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crowder is looking to break free of the clinch but Okalu has double underhooks.
Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okalu prevents Crowder from breaking the clinch.
Okalu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowder is trying to break free.
Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu misses with the head strike.
Okalu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okalu.
Okalu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okalu misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder cracks Okalu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okalu throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Okalu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Okalu tenderised Crowder's leg. Crowder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okalu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okalu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okalu cracks Crowder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okalu is looking to clinch.
Okalu missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okalu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Okalu slips under a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogier Okalu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okalu slips under a jab.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Okalu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Crowder slips under a jab from Okalu.
Okalu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crowder cracks Okalu with an open hand slap.
Okalu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okalu ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Okalu saw that one coming.
Okalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range.
Okalu tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowder lands a jab to Okalu's midsection.
Crowder scores with a jab. Okalu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okalu clinches up with Crowder and pushes him back against the cage.
Okalu throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okalu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okalu works on Crowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okalu tries to land a knee to the head but Crowder blocks with his arms.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu scores with a knee to the head.
Okalu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crowder blocks an elbow strike from Okalu.
Crowder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Okalu.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okalu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okalu closes the distance and clinches.
Okalu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowder blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Okalu tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Okalu back against the cage.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okalu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okalu struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowder controls his hands.
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Okalu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okalu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowder is out of range and Okalu settles back down.
Crowder stuns Okalu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okalu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crowder's sensitive parts.
Okalu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters with a right hand to the body.
Okalu throws a shot from downtown. Crowder moves away and avoids it.
Rhys Crowder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okalu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowder scores with a sloppy right hand. Okalu should have avoided that one.
Okalu throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
That kick from Okalu tenderised Crowder's leg. Crowder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crowder jabs at Okalu's body.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Okalu.
Okalu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okalu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder throws an overhand right that drops Okalu like a sack of potatoes! Crowder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
A victorious Rhys Crowder 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yidel Ananth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nordquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yidel Ananth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yidel Ananth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordquist tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nordquist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordquist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ananth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordquist somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Ananth. Beautiful body shot.
Ananth gets tackled into the cage by Nordquist. Nordquist maintains the clinch.
Ananth is leaning against Nordquist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ananth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth tries to throw a body punch but Nordquist avoids it by throwing Ananth back against the cage.
Ananth lands with a light punch inside.
Ananth misses with the head strike.
Nordquist trying to control the position but instead, Ananth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nordquist into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ananth.
Nordquist is trying to maintain a safe position but Ananth gets an underhook and turns Nordquist into the cage.
Ananth lands a right hand.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
A left hand lands to the body for Ananth.
Ananth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nordquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Ananth controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Ananth as the two fighters clinch.
Ananth misses with a body punch.
Ananth scores with a hook to the body.
Ananth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ananth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ananth works on Nordquist's body with a couple of short punches.
Ananth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ananth lands with a right to the head.
Ananth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordquist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yidel Ananth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordquist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ananth digs a right hand into Nordquist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nordquist's gas tank.
Nordquist is trying to pull guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ananth scores with a shot to the side of Nordquist's head.
Nordquist jumps guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ananth prevents it.
Ananth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist blocks an uppercut.
Ananth throws a head punch that misses.
Nordquist tries to throw a body punch but Ananth avoids it by throwing Nordquist back against the cage.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Ananth lands a right hand.
Nordquist is still on wobbly legs! Can Ananth finish him?
Ananth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordquist seems to have recovered his senses.
Ananth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordquist backwards.
Nordquist is trying to pull guard but Ananth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ananth lands a body shot.
Nordquist pulls guard.
Nordquist wants to sweep here but Ananth controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist working for a triangle but Ananth defends it easily.
Nordquist looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nordquist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ananth is one step ahead there.
Nordquist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ananth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nordquist on the ground.
Nordquist scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ananth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ananth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Ananth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ananth tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nordquist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ananth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ananth trying to keep a closed guard but Nordquist is proving a slippery customer.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving.
Nordquist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordquist throws a big right hand that misses.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist connects with a couple of short punches.
Nordquist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yidel Ananth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nordquist fails with a takedown attempt.
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown but Ananth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nordquist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ananth slaps away a takedown attempt from Nordquist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Nordquist looks to move away, Ananth throws a big counter combo but Nordquist just gets out of the way.
Yidel Ananth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
Nordquist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ananth counters by clinching up.
Ananth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ananth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ananth lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ananth working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Ananth - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Ananth.
Nordquist blocks an uppercut.
Ananth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nordquist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananth struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordquist controls his hands.
Ananth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordquist.
Ananth taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ananth.
Nordquist throws a punch but it's blocked by Ananth.
Ananth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ananth scores with a shot to the side of Nordquist's head.
Yidel Ananth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ananth fails to land.
Nordquist prevents a body shot from Ananth.
Ananth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordquist scores with a shoulder strike.
Ananth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ananth misses with some punches.
Nordquist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ananth walks away with a smile on his face. Nordquist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ananth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordquist can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ananth's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ananth working a defensive guard here.
Nordquist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordquist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordquist postures up and lands a big shot to Ananth's brow.
Nordquist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ananth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nordquist stands up over Ananth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nordquist distracts Ananth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ananth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ananth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nordquist is controlling him.
Nordquist lands a couple of elbows.
Ananth looking to control.
Ananth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Nordquist postures up in Ananth's guard and throws a big left but Ananth blocks it.
Ananth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nordquist is working Ananth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nordquist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordquist stands up over Ananth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist distracts Ananth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist cracks Ananth with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ananth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Nordquist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ananth trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Nordquist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nordquist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ananth was covering up waiting for the punch and Nordquist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nordquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist lands a couple of digs.
Nordquist landing with the ground and pound.
Nordquist with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist throwing strikes from guard but Ananth blocks nicely.
Nordquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Ananth keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Ananth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nordquist.
Ananth wants to sweep here but Nordquist controlling him for the moment.
Nordquist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nordquist looking to sit in guard and control but Ananth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ananth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nordquist is on top in guard.
John Nordquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist throwing strikes but missing.
Ananth has momentary wrist control but Nordquist slips an elbow through the middle.
Nordquist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nordquist advances position into side control!
Nordquist scores with punches from side control.
Nordquist working the head with strikes.
Nordquist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ananth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nordquist scores with punches from side control.
Nordquist landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist lands an elbow.
Ananth is rocked!
Ananth struggling a bit here.
Oh Ananth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordquist laying and praying for a moment but Ananth takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nordquist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ananth seems to have got his legs back now.
Ananth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Nordquist there.
Nordquist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ananth trying to hold on to Nordquist's head to control him but Nordquist postures up.
Ananth taking some punishment here, with Nordquist in his half guard.
Nordquist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nordquist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nordquist working the head and body with strikes.
Nordquist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ananth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nordquist is nestled in close to Ananth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nordquist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yidel Ananth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordquist lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordquist working over Ananth with some ground and pound. Ananth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ananth tries to roll over but Nordquist keeps him under control.
Nordquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nordquist is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ananth is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nordquist fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ananth from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nordquist! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Nordquist!
In his post fight interview, John Nordquist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Gracy comes to the cage accompanied by Fingersmith - Pogo. Bruce McGregor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne Gracy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne Gracy quickly recovers to half guard.
McGregor prevents Wayne Gracy from standing back up.
Wayne Gracy throws a strike from the bottom but McGregor passes into side control!
McGregor landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wayne Gracy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGregor decides to stand back up. McGregor steps back and let's Wayne Gracy get back to his feet.
Wayne Gracy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Wayne Gracy's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wayne Gracy tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Wayne Gracy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Wayne Gracy gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne Gracy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne Gracy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wayne Gracy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wayne Gracy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne Gracy is controlling him.
McGregor looking to control.
Wayne Gracy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Wayne Gracy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Wayne Gracy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne Gracy with a nice head shot there.
Wayne Gracy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne Gracy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne Gracy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne Gracy working some strikes from top position.
Wayne Gracy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne Gracy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wayne Gracy working some strikes from top position.
Wayne Gracy connects with a couple of short punches.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy chips away with some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Wayne Gracy being controlled here momentarily.
McGregor 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.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne Gracy wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Wayne Gracy is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wayne Gracy connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wayne Gracy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne Gracy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne Gracy postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
Wayne Gracy works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Wayne Gracy is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne Gracy trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne Gracy sprawls well initially but McGregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wayne Gracy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne Gracy's guard.
Wayne Gracy wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wayne Gracy tries to sprawl but McGregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wayne Gracy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne Gracy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Wayne Gracy misses with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wayne Gracy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wayne Gracy is punishing McGregor with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wayne Gracy working for a choke but McGregor is defending well.
Wayne Gracy punches McGregor on the ear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wayne Gracy misses with punches from the back.
Wayne Gracy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wayne Gracy keeps control of the position as McGregor tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor rolls, trying to escape but Wayne Gracy keeps control of the position.
John Wayne Gracy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Wayne Gracy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wayne Gracy lands with a hammerfist to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
McGregor showing good submission defense here.
McGregor trying to get back to his feet but Wayne Gracy is in full control for now.
Wayne Gracy cracks McGregor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McGregor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Wayne Gracy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Wayne Gracy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Wayne Gracy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wayne Gracy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne Gracy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne Gracy misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne Gracy gets full guard.
Wayne Gracy lands a decent shot there.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Wayne Gracy is keeping the position.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
Wayne Gracy trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne Gracy throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor stands up and waves to Wayne Gracy to follow him.
Wayne Gracy misses the shot to the body.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
McGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Wayne Gracy's guard.
Wayne Gracy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne Gracy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne Gracy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that second round.
That's time! Wayne Gracy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne Gracy quickly recovers to half guard.
Wayne Gracy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wayne Gracy rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGregor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wayne Gracy pulls guard.
Wayne Gracy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wayne Gracy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wayne Gracy manages to stand up with McGregor still on his back. Eventually McGregor drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne Gracy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayne Gracy pushes a forearm under McGregor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McGregor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wayne Gracy!
Bruce McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'I just need to get back in the gym and train harder .. I promise you will see me again real soon '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jaskok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koh Ibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jaskok could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koh Ibu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Jaskok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koh Ibu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Jaskok shrugs it off though.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Jaskok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Jaskok. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Ibu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Jaskok cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Jaskok checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jaskok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
We've been hearing reports that Jaskok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu lands a high kick!
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu lands a high kick!
Ibu misses with a few strikes there.
Jaskok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice body kick.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Jaskok's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok scores with a jab.
Jaskok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Jaskok throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaskok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaskok misses with a straight left.
Ibu throws a right and a left that Jaskok avoids nicely.
Jaskok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Jaskok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaskok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaskok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaskok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaskok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaskok slips under a jab.
Jaskok looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Jaskok missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaskok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaskok moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a body punch but Jaskok moves out of range.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaskok thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Jaskok doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaskok misses with a straight right.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaskok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ibu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaskok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jaskok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaskok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu counters with a body kick.
Jaskok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaskok.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Jaskok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaskok takes a step back to recover.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Jaskok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaskok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaskok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Jaskok sees coming a mile off.
Jaskok blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Ibu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaskok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaskok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Jaskok fails to land the takedown.
Ibu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ibu lands a jab to Jaskok's midsection.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaskok.
Ibu works Jaskok's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Jaskok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu scores with a one two! Jaskok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaskok blocks the body kick.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaskok tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaskok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaskok misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Jaskok stumbling back into the cage.
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaskok misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaskok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Jaskok.
Jaskok's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaskok.
Jaskok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Ibu jabs Jaskok right on the nose. Jaskok blinks but takes it well.
Ibu feints and then cracks Jaskok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaskok down.
Ibu takes a swing at Jaskok's ribcage but misses.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Jaskok's side.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaskok just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaskok's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Ibu finds it's target.
Jaskok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaskok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ibu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaskok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ibu scrambles back to his feet.
Ibu misses with a two punch combination.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Ibu does no damage.
Jaskok dodges the punch combination from Ibu.
Jaskok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jaskok might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jaskok throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Jaskok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
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!
Jaskok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Jaskok moved away.
A jab from Ibu finds it's way through Jaskok's defenses.
Jaskok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaskok misses with a body shot.
Ibu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaskok. Jaskok gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaskok misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaskok misses the shot to the body.
Ibu counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaskok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ibu defending well as Jaskok loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Jaskok.
Ibu feints a counter leg kick.
Jaskok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ibu is trying to control Jaskok's posture but Jaskok avoids it.
Ibu manages to get back to half guard.
Ibu is positioning himself well to prevent Jaskok advancing to mount.
Jaskok is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu is pressing down on Jaskok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibu is keeping the position for now.
Ibu pulls Jaskok in close to prevent any damage.
Ibu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaskok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibu seems keen to control Jaskok's posture.
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.
Ibu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Jaskok misses.
Well,Jaskok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Jaskok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Ibu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jaskok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
A cross from Ibu lands.
A right-left combo lands from Jaskok.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
A left and a right from Ibu both land. Nice combination.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu unleashes a big counter combination but Jaskok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jaskok looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jaskok or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibu, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaskok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ibu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ibu. No joy for Jaskok on that attempt.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu slips a jab from Jaskok.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Jaskok's leg. Jaskok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaskok takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaskok at a distance.
Jaskok throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hugh Jaskok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Jaskok's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Hugh Jaskok had this to say: 'I've said it to Jay Lawrence and I've said it to Mike Tycoon that this guy is on steroids! Of course there is no testing and this dude got away with it. Congrats bro, but I know you didn't work for it!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pauwels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Smaxsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smaxsons has chosen "X gon' give it to ya" by DMX 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Smaxsons!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smaxsons looks to land a combination but Pauwels avoids it well.
Smaxsons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pauwels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pauwels has Smaxsons up against the cage in a clinch.
Pauwels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smaxsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smaxsonss head.
It looks like Clinton Smaxsons has been cut.
Smaxsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels blocking some punches.
Pauwels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smaxsons or not.
Pauwels is working Smaxsons over against the cage.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smaxsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaxsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Smaxsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaxsons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels lands with a light punch inside.
Pauwels misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smaxsons.
Pauwels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pauwels as the two fighters clinch.
Smaxsons working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauwels .
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels scores with a shot to the side of Smaxsons's head.
Smaxsons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pauwels .
Smaxsons blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Smaxsons on the inside.
Pauwels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smaxsons backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauwels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smaxsonss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smaxsons backwards.
Smaxsons is rocked!
Smaxsons throws a head punch that misses.
Smaxsons is still on wobbly legs! Can Pauwels finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaxsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels misses with some punches.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Smaxsons.
A head punch on the inside from Smaxsons fails to land.
Smaxsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smaxsons misses with the head strike.
Smaxsons misses with some punches.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smaxsons seems to have recovered his senses.
Smaxsons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauwels .
Pauwels lands a nice shot to the body.
Pauwels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pauwels lands a hook that snaps the head of Smaxsons backwards.
Pauwels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smaxsons looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaxsons.
Pauwels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pauwels unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smaxsons! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pauwels is unloading with more strikes now! Smaxsons drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels is the new light heavyweight champion!
Clinton Smaxsons was interviewed post fight and said 'Much respect to my opponent and he has my full respect. I'll be back to avenge this loss. I have plenty of growth in me and I'll keep training hard. '.
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