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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 5420 p4p, 413 weight class) and Otcho Otcho (ranked 5605 p4p, 424 weight class). Otcho Otcho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
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, Otcho Otcho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otcho moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Skywalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otcho swivels and escapes.
Otcho shoots in and bounces Skywalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skywalker looking for a guillotine here but Otcho defends easily.
Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Otcho defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker working for a triangle but Otcho defends it easily.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Otcho has picked Skywalker up and slammed him! Skywalker can't keep hold of the triangle and Otcho manages to pass to side control!
Skywalker tries to buck Otcho off but Otcho is having none of it.
Otcho is working Skywalker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Otcho working the ground and pound but Skywalker is defending the strikes.
Skywalker regains half guard.
Skywalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Otcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
Skywalker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Otcho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otcho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skywalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otcho forces his way into half guard.
Otcho is keen to just control but Skywalker is a slippery customer.
Skywalker is trying to control but can't.
Skywalker won't allow Otcho to pass to mount.
Skywalker taking some punishment here, with Otcho in his half guard.
Otcho is looking for a kimura here.
Otcho prevents Skywalker from improving his position.
Otcho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skywalker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Otcho is looking to take a break and control but Skywalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otcho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skywalker wants to control but Otcho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skywalker gets full guard.
Skywalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Otcho wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Otcho throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otcho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
Skywalker looking for a guillotine here but Otcho defends easily.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Otcho.
Skywalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Otcho defends it easily.
Otcho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skywalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Otcho has managed to get both his arms back between Skywalker's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otcho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Otcho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skywalker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skywalker walks into a jab.
Otcho moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Otcho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otcho showed some decent athleticism there.
Skywalker is looking to control Otcho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skywalker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho is working for a submission of some sort.
Skywalker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Otcho pulls his head out easily.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Otcho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skywalker sees it coming and defends easily.
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Otcho stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Otcho Otcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otcho tries to avoid it but Skywalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otcho to the ground. Otcho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otcho misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otcho scores with a takedown into Skywalker's guard.
Skywalker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Otcho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Otcho is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Otcho's shoulder, as Otcho tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otcho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Otcho!
Skywalker tries to sprawl but Otcho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skywalker is trying to control but can't.
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Otcho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otcho thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
Skywalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skywalker.
Skywalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otcho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otcho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otcho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otcho postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Otcho wanted to stand there but Skywalker had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skywalker looking to control.
Otcho postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Otcho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Otcho throws a big elbow that misses.
Skywalker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Otcho frees his head nicely. Oh but Skywalker has switched to an armbar! Otcho is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Skywalker!
An out of breath Luke Skywalker 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Black (ranked 4681 p4p, 431 weight class) and Lamar Jackson (ranked 8494 p4p, 543 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson 's choice of entrance music: Many Men. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, WIlliam Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Black presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black stalling.
Black seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is thwarting Jackson 's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
As Jackson looks to move away, Black throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Black has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black is looking to control Jackson 's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black dives in and grabs Jackson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is pressing down on Jackson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
WIlliam Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Jackson is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson .
Black goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
WIlliam Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a low kick but Black avoids it.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Black tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson .
Black seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Black takes one on the button.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Black letting Jackson take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Jackson controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Black wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamar Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black is looking to counter with head kicks.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black checks the leg kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Black moved away.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and moves out of range.
Black is looking for a counter combo.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Black.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Black shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Black swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson .
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Jackson has Black pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Black is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black trying to control here.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Jackson !
Lamar Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galactor Gigantus (ranked 4508 p4p, 135 weight class) and Nigel Gazelle (ranked 22889 p4p, 221 weight class). Gigantus's entrance music is Into the grave-by GRAVE. A fine choice. Nigel Gazelle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Galactor Gigantus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Galactor Gigantus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Gazelle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gigantus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle.
Gigantus throwing a counter right hand but Gazelle manages to avoid it.
Gigantus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gigantus jabs Gazelle right on the nose. Gazelle blinks but takes it well.
Gigantus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gigantus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gazelle walks into a straight right hand from Gigantus.
Gigantus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gazelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Gigantus coming out on top.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown but Gigantus shows good takedown defense.
Galactor Gigantus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Gazelle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gigantus feints a jab promting Gazelle to slip. Gigantus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazelle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gazelle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gigantus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazelle tries to move into range but Gigantus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gigantus lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gigantus.
Gigantus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gazelle's head backwards.
Gazelle walks into a straight right hand from Gigantus.
Gigantus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gazelle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gazelle shoots for a takedown but Gigantus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gigantus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gazelle's head backwards.
Gazelle closes the distance and clinches up with Gigantus, looking for a takedown. Gazelle pushes Gigantus against the cage but Gigantus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gigantus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gigantus feints a jab promting Gazelle to slip. Gigantus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazelle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigantus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gazelle walks into a left hand.
Galactor Gigantus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gigantus leaves Gazelle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Gigantus coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gigantus.
Gigantus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gigantus thuds his right hand into Gazelle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gigantus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Gigantus.
Gazelle walks into a jab.
Gigantus scores with a jab to the body.
Gazelle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gigantus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gazelle somewhat.
Gigantus jabs Gazelle right on the nose. Gazelle blinks but takes it well.
Gazelle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gigantus looks to land a combination. Gazelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gigantus as he avoids it easily.
Gigantus lands with a hook. Gazelle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gazelle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gazelle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gigantus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gigantus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Gigantus.
Gazelle shoots for a takedown but Gigantus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gazelle dives in and grabs Gigantus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gigantus pushes down on Gazelle's head and hops out.
Gazelle looks winded!
Gazelle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazelle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gigantus is fending him off so far but Gazelle persists. Nope, Gigantus circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazelle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooh!!! Gigantus has knocked Gazelle down with a huge combo! Gigantus steps away and waves a wobbly Gazelle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gazelle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazelle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gazelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gigantus finish him?
Nice body punch from Gigantus.
Gazelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Gigantus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gigantus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gigantus throws out a powerful jab.
Gigantus cracks Gazelle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gigantus throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Gazelle crashing down! Gazelle tries to stagger back to his feet but Gigantus just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Gazelle asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
Galactor Gigantus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nigel Gazelle was interviewed post fight and said '.....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexander (ranked 22573 p4p, 659 weight class) and Jack Jamison (ranked 22549 p4p, 696 weight class). Jack Jamison acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamison instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jamison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jamison has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
Jamison dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Jamison tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamison to the ground. Jamison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexander defends well and Jamison ends up having to push Alexander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamison defends it nicely.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jamison gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jamison.
Donk. Jamison catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander tries to clinch but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamison rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jamison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Jamison wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamison pulls Alexander into guard.
Jamison tries to strike from the bottom.
Jamison managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison has Alexander pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
That's four 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.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamison to the ground. Jamison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison unleashes a big counter combination but Alexander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Jamison sprawls well.
Jamison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jamison dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamison shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Jamison shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jamison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jamison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Jamison moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Jamison. Jamison maintains the clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Jamison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jamison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
Jamison slows down the pace here.
Jamison lands a left hand.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander being controlled against the cage.
Jamison wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexander won't allow it.
Jamison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamison sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jamison after a bit of a struggle.
Jamison prevents Alexander from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison has Alexander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamison jumps guard.
Jamison is controlling Alexander's posture.
Jamison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamison, not yet.
Jamison is wriggling around but Alexander manages to pass to half guard.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Jamison is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander throws a nice head kick!
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jamison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamison!
Jamison throws Alexander to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alexander tries to clinch but Jamison moves away
and Jamison counters with a left to the body.
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jamison on his heels. He'll look to pass Jamison's guard now, I'm sure.
Jamison pushes Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jamison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Jamison has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Jamison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jamison.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Alexander throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexander seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alexander shoots and misses
and Jamison counters with a one-two to the body.
Alexander closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alexander lands in his opponent's guard.
Jamison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander closes the distance but Jamison moves to the side
and Jamison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jamison dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Jamison rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jamison wants a takedown.
Jamison is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexander has double underhooks.
Jamison missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Jamison counters with a series of strikes. Alexander will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Jamison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Alexander shoots and misses
and Jamison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jamison is trying to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander just leaning against Jamison, taking a breather.
Jamison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexander prevents it.
Jamison goes for a takedown attempt but Alexander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamison.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamison as he avoids it easily.
Jamison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jamison 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.
Jamison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jamison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexander keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
Mason Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Jamison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander looking to throw knees to the head but Jamison is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamison 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jamison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 24224 p4p, 712 weight class) and Marcus Simmons (ranked 5180 p4p, 532 weight class). Marcus Simmons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deair Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shaw!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and Shaw is in trouble!
Simmons is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shaw is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Simmons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Richards (ranked 3636 p4p, 436 weight class) and Sito Sukiki (ranked 7458 p4p, 638 weight class). Richards comes to the cage accompanied by NF - Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sito Sukiki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukiki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards is pressing down on Sukiki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sukiki is holding on for now.
Sukiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Sukiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Sukiki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards lands with a straight right. Sukiki didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Sito Sukiki has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Sukiki.
A cross from Richards lands.
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Sukiki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards rushes Sukiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sukiki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richards to keep the fight standing.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukiki is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Donk. Richards catches Sukiki right on the button with a cross.
Sukiki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sukiki doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards jabs Sukiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sukiki moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
Sukiki working hard to break the clinch.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards has picked Sukiki up - he's going for a ride! Richards dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Richards wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sukiki uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sukiki is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sukiki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukiki working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
Richards uses his free foot to push down on Sukiki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sukiki.
Richards stands up from mount. Strange move.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukiki staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sukiki wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards throws a hook but Sukiki avoids it easily.
Richards swings for the body but Sukiki moves out of range.
Sukiki tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Sukiki is quick to defend against it.
Richards misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukiki can do to turn this around?
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Sukiki working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Richards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sukiki wants a takedown.
Sukiki tries for a takedown. No joy.
James Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sito Sukiki.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards throws an elbow but it misses.
Richards slows down the pace here.
Sukiki being controlled against the cage.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sukiki wants a takedown.
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Richards decides to pull guard.
Sukiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukiki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sukiki defends it easily.
James Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukiki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sukiki has Richards in his guard.
Richards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sukiki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sukiki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sukiki keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Sukiki working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
Sukiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards misses with a hook. Sukiki ducked under it nicely.
Sukiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richards defends it well.
Sukiki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
And Sukiki tries to counter it with a takedown but Richards pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sukiki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sukiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards stands up.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Sukiki slips the punch.
Sukiki tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
James Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards takes a swing at Sukiki's ribcage but misses.
Sukiki tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Sukiki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to control the position but Sukiki postures up.
Richards is really struggling to control Sukiki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sukiki.
Sukiki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sukiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sukiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richards pulls Sukiki in close to his closed guard and prevents Sukiki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sukiki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sukiki is looking to advance position but Richards has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Richards is looking to stand but Sukiki has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sukiki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Richards is going to stand back up.
Sukiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukiki sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukiki looking for submissions off his back.
Richards tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richards stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukiki moves away.
Sukiki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sukiki doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Richards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukiki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sukiki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukiki tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Richards misses its target.
Richards looks to land a combination but Sukiki avoids it well.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Sukiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukiki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Sukiki dodges the punch combination from Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
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.
Sukiki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards misses with a looping right.
Sukiki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richards cracks Sukiki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Sukiki saw that one coming.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Sukiki.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Richards.
Sukiki misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards stands up and beckons Sukiki to his feet.
Sukiki wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Sukiki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukiki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richards has him pressed against the cage.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukiki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Sukiki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richards pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards working for a triangle but Sukiki defends it easily.
Sukiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sukiki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sukiki has gone for a leg lock! Richards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sukiki's guard.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukiki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards wants to stand but Sukiki is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sukiki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
That has opened up Sito Sukiki's cut even more.
Sukiki moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukiki moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards clobbers Sukiki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukiki is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
James Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukiki tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Sukiki slips under a jab.
Richards moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sukiki backwards.
Richards stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Richards had his way with Sito Sukiki in that round.
The cut man is working on Sito Sukiki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Sukiki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards lands a jab to the nose.
Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukiki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukiki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Sukiki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukiki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Richards.
Sukiki is rocked!
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukiki.
Sukiki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sukiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards gets control of Sukiki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working for a triangle but Sukiki defends it easily.
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.
Sukiki drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sukiki seems to have locked his on tight now - Richards screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sukiki, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sito Sukiki!
Sito Sukiki is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 3511 p4p, 300 weight class) and Royce Brandau (ranked 3503 p4p, 296 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Brandau!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body
and Brandau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandau tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandau fails with the takedown
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Brandau.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Clark .
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Brandau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Brandau has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Clark smells blood and charges in for the finish! Clark unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brandau sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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