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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leto Camille (ranked 24557 p4p, 497 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 5068 p4p, 379 weight class). John McCoy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leto Camille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McCoy !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camille bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCoy 's head.
McCoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camille can pounce on him.
Camille scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camille misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camille.
Camille turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camille lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy 's head.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camille was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy .
Camille scores with a jab. McCoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Camille's head coaches at Milner's Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camille lands a head kick!
McCoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camille to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Camille.
Camille lands a leg kick that knocks McCoy off balance momentarily.
McCoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camille.
McCoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Camille darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camille lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camille throws a one two combo.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Camille uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camille feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCoy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camille connects with a looping right hand.
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camille thuds his right hand into McCoy 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camille avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoy walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille lands with a straight right. McCoy didn't see that one coming.
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camille.
McCoy ducks right into an uppercut from Camille.
Camille lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the cage.
Leto Camille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camille thuds his right hand into McCoy 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camille is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camille scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
Camille throwing a counter right hand but McCoy manages to avoid it.
Camille tests McCoy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camille cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camille stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camille lunges at McCoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCoy 's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with Camille, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes Camille against the cage but Camille circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Camille scores with a jab.
Camille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Camille.
Camille lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camille moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camille.
We've been informed that McCoy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCoy moves forwards but Camille connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy . Camille does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camille is looking to counter punch.
Camille scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Camille listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camille cracks McCoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Camille there.
McCoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camille cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camille looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camille sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McCoy .
Camille stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCoy is defended easily by Camille.
McCoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Camille lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy 's head backwards.
Camille lands a jab-cross combination.
McCoy walks into a jab.
Camille lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camille lands with a straight right. McCoy didn't see that one coming.
Camille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
Camille smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camille with a hook.
Camille lands a jab-cross combination.
Camille scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Camille feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCoy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Camille.
Camille with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camille punishes McCoy 's body with a nice straight punch.
Camille throws out a powerful jab.
Camille bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy 's head backwards.
Camille dips to his left and cracks McCoy with an uppercut!
McCoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camille bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy 's head backwards.
Camille lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
Camille connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy 's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camille, pushing him back against the cage.
Camille escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camille throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCoy on the side of the head.
A jab from Camille does it's job there.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camille cracks McCoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
McCoy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCoy controls the position.
McCoy 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Camille's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camille is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Camille sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McCoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling the position.
McCoy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camille down.
You can see the frustration on Camille's face as McCoy controls the position.
McCoy working away.
McCoy throws an elbow but Camille slips to the side and avoids it well.
Camille tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
The ground and pound from McCoy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCoy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Camille some visible discomfort.
McCoy slows the pace down.
Camille is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leto Camille dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Camille moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Camille coming out on top.
Camille looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Camille.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camille with a jab.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
Camille slips a straight right by McCoy .
Camille goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Camille cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camille cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camille connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camille lands a jab-cross combination.
Camille cracks McCoy with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camille.
McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Camille's guard.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camille being controlled here, momentarily.
Camille looking to control.
McCoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCoy passes Camille's left leg - he's now in half guard.
John McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCoy is continuing to stall.
More stalling from McCoy .
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCoy walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camille scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Camille.
Camille's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCoy under the eye.
McCoy 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camille connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy 's hands.
Camille scores with a jab to the head.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Camille is out of range.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camille sprawls well. Camille wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Camille takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camille connects with a single shot there.
Camille scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Camille.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camille.
Camille lands a nice hook to McCoy 's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leto Camille is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camille lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camille swivels and escapes.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McCoy .
Camille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camille connects with a crisp jab.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Camille.
A nice side step and McCoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camille scores with a punch to the head.
McCoy throws a body punch but Camille moves out of range.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille scores with a nice strike.
Leto Camille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camille lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leto Camille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camille, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leto Camille!
Leto Camille seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akkan Kubilay (ranked 3577 p4p, 399 weight class) and Salim Awal (ranked 4024 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akkan Kubilay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salim Awal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubilay has a takedown stuffed.
Kubilay looking to score a takedown here. Awal is defending well but Kubilay drives through and ends up in Awal's guard.
Awal keeping moving, preventing Kubilay from controlling successfully.
Kubilay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilay working away.
Kubilay has hold of Awal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Awal seems comfortable defending it but Kubilay has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Awal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Awal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kubilay couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akkan Kubilay!
Salim Awal spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have done better '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 8973 p4p, 240 weight class) and Scott Infamous (ranked 20621 p4p, 276 weight class). Gauthier Delsarte has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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269 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delsarte.
Infamous with a poor takedown
and Delsarte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Infamous throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Delsarte escapes and throws Infamous's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Infamous pushes Delsarte away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delsarte gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Infamous tries to bench press Delsarte off him but Delsarte keeps the position.
Delsarte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Infamous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Infamous looks winded!
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Infamous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte moves into range and clinches up with Infamous.
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!
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Infamous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte cracks Infamous with a nice body shot.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte works on Infamous's body with a couple of short punches.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head.
Infamous is rocked!
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Infamous is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
Delsarte has Infamous pressed against the cage. Infamous drops his hands and Delsarte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Infamous tumbling to the canvas! Delsarte rains down with more punches but Infamous was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Delsarte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yi Ruogang (ranked 1616 p4p, 207 weight class) and Van Der Veer (ranked 8094 p4p, 571 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yi Ruogang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veer fails to land the takedown.
Veer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Veer tries to get set, Ruogang tries to push him back and clinch up but Veer manages to avoid the attempt.
Veer misses with a combination
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruogang works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruogang landing strikes.
The referee asks Ruogang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ruogang prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Veer seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruogang dominates the positioning.
Ruogang throws a strike aimed at the side of Veer's head but Veer avoids it well.
Ruogang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Veer is not content to let Ruogang control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruogang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Ruogang! That's hurt Veer! Will he recover? Ruogang fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
An out of breath Yi Ruogang 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 2973 p4p, 385 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 2710 p4p, 354 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers throws a jab when Akharraz was well out of range.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Akharraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Rodgers cracks Akharraz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodgers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akharraz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Akharraz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akharraz's head backwards.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
Akharraz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Rodgers catches Akharraz right on the button with a cross.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Akharraz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Akharraz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akharraz counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Akharraz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a big counter combination but Rodgers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akharraz works the jab nicely.
It looks like Anthony Rodgers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Some wild striking there from Akharraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz slips under a jab.
Rodgers feints a jab promting Akharraz to slip. Rodgers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akharraz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Akharraz moves out of range easily.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
Rodgers misses with a body punch
and Akharraz counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rodgers badly! Akharraz follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rodgers out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Akharraz finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Basket Case (ranked 1623 p4p, 203 weight class) and Kim Duk Koo (ranked 3809 p4p, 416 weight class). Basket Case 's entrance music is Crazy. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Basket Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Duk Koo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basket Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basket Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duk Koo momentarily.
Basket Case looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duk Koo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Basket Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duk Koo tests Basket Case 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duk Koo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basket Case .
Duk Koo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Duk Koo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duk Koo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo scores with a hook to the body. Basket Case takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Basket Case connects with a solid leg kick.
Basket Case dips to his left and cracks Duk Koo with an uppercut!
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duk Koo lands a nice hook to Basket Case 's body. Basket Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duk Koo drops his hands momentarily and Basket Case takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Basket Case connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duk Koo misses with a hook. Basket Case ducked under it nicely.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Duk Koo lunges at Basket Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Basket Case 's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basket Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case punishes Duk Koo's body with a nice straight punch.
Duk Koo misses the shot to the body.
Basket Case throws the left hand but Duk Koo avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Duk Koo throws an overhand right that lands on Basket Case 's shoulder, as Basket Case tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo punishes Basket Case 's body with a nice straight punch.
Basket Case misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duk Koo counters with a left to the body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Duk Koo lands a head shot.
Basket Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Basket Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Basket Case lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duk Koo connects with a nice looking jab.
Duk Koo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basket Case counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basket Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basket Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duk Koo keeping moving, preventing Basket Case from controlling successfully.
Basket Case advances to half guard.
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but Duk Koo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basket Case to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Basket Case thuds a left hand into Duk Koo's body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Basket Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basket Case keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case connects with the punch.
Basket Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basket Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basket Case misses with a jab to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Duk Koo lands a really nice looking cross but Basket Case seems unphased.
Duk Koo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basket Case but Basket Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basket Case 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duk Koo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Basket Case scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Duk Koo. No joy for Basket Case on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duk Koo.
Basket Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duk Koo sprawls and moves away.
Duk Koo misses with a hook.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Duk Koo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duk Koo lands with an overhand left.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duk Koo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basket Case has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Basket Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duk Koo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Basket Case swings widly with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Basket Case stuffs the takedown.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basket Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duk Koo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basket Case throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Duk Koo finds it's target.
Duk Koo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Basket Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duk Koo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basket Case .
Duk Koo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duk Koo throws a right hand that misses
and Basket Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duk Koo's guard.
Duk Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basket Case . 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Basket Case controls the pace.
Basket Case trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basket Case looking to pass the guard.
Basket Case postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duk Koo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Basket Case , into his guard.
Duk Koo trying to control the position from guard on top but Basket Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basket Case working a defensive guard but Duk Koo manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Duk Koo stalls from top position.
Basket Case wants to control but Duk Koo postures up.
Basket Case is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duk Koo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Basket Case tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duk Koo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basket Case struggling a bit here.
Basket Case sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case is pressing down on Duk Koo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duk Koo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Basket Case 's guard.
Duk Koo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Basket Case to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duk Koo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Basket Case pulls down on the head and he's put Duk Koo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Basket Case !
Drake Basket Case bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sands (ranked 2134 p4p, 62 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 1090 p4p, 32 weight class). Sands comes to the cage accompanied by Hip Hop - By: Dead Prez. Joshua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Problem Child. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
260 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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26
255 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua drops his hands momentarily and Sands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Joshua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Sands.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Sands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Joshua parries the strikes from Sands easily there. Sands is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joshua to escape.
Sands in side control, throwing shots but Joshua defends.
Sands tries to score with some ground and pound. Joshua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sands with the ground and pound but Joshua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sands trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Sands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joshua is trying to stand back up but Sands is controlling him
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
Sands stops Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Sands looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joshua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sands not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Sands working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sands looks to land a strike but Joshua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Joshua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Joshua!
Sands 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.
Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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.
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sands 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.
Sands with a hook.
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sands lands a jab.
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Sands moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Sands dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua throws a right hand that Sands ducks under and follows up with a left that Sands also avoids with ease.
Joshua tries to clinch but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Sands has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Sands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sands throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands staying out of range there.
Sands cracks Joshua with an open hand slap.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Jab by Sands.
Joshua swings for the body but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua is looking to slow Sands down with leg kicks.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshua digs a good hook to Sands's body.
Sands tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Joshua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sands misses.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Joshua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sands to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joshua pushes Sands off and gets back to his feet.
Joshua punishes Sands's body with a nice straight punch.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joshua cracks Sands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joshua.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses.
Sands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Sands.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sands blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Sands goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Joshua drives through and clinches with Sands against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua tries a body shot but Sands blocks it.
Sands manages to break the clinch.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sands defends it well.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Joshua manages to retain guard.
Carl Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sands.
Joshua 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.
Sands closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joshua quickly recovers to half guard.
Joshua kicks Sands off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Sands avoids it easily.
Sands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua lands with an overhand left.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sands is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshua lands a jab to the nose.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joshua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Sands prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
Sands blocking some punches.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand into Sands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sands's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Joshua.
Joshua drops Sands onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sands is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Sands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sands seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua wants to clinch.
Joshua slips a straight right by Sands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Sands tries to counter by clinching up but Joshua breaks away and moves out of range.
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Sands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Sands's ribcage. Sands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Sands blocks an uppercut.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan McClain (ranked 719 p4p, 98 weight class) and Max Falco (ranked 1818 p4p, 237 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McClain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Falco!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco tries to clinch up.
McClain catches Falco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
McClain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falco misses with a looping right.
Falco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClain manages to avoid it.
As Falco tries to get set, McClain tries to push him back and clinch up but Falco manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from McClain.
Falco wants to counter the offense by McClain and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from McClain finds it's target.
McClain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Falco is looking to clinch but McClain is avoiding it.
Falco tries to clinch but McClain is having none of it.
Falco swings away with a body shot that misses
and McClain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco is trying to pull guard but McClain has him pressed against the cage.
Falco effectively controlling the action here.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco slows down the pace here.
Falco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falco tries to work over McClain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Falco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McClain presses Falco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco blocking some punches.
Falco misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for McClain to work.
McClain being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to McClain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McClain blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McClain.
Falco misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Falco to work.
Falco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McClain misses with the head strike.
Falco blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McClain.
McClain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Falco fails to land.
McClain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falco is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falco is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
McClain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClain working aggressively here.
McClain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco looks winded!
McClain lands a big right hand that drops Falco! The killer instinct kicks in and McClain finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McClain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dan McClain 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 828 p4p, 109 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 935 p4p, 121 weight class). Wilson has chosen Simple Math - By: DL Incognito as his entrance music. Cayden Cadman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cadman 's calf.
Cadman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Cadman is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Cadman 's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cadman tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working an open guard so Cadman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Cadman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cadman on the side of the head.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Cadman 's belly button to the back.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Cadman shakes it off.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadman throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Cadman 's body. Cadman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a leg kick.
Cadman clinches up against the cage.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Cadman .
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters with a nice leg kick.
Cadman blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cadman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Cadman 's defenses.
Cadman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Cadman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cadman did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson postures up in Cadman 's guard and throws a big left but Cadman blocks it.
Wilson is working Cadman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Cadman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Cadman postures up.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick lands from Cadman .
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Cadman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
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!
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cadman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cadman seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Cadman didn't see that one coming.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cadman 's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cadman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cadman keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .
A short left from Cadman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cadman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson letting Cadman take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Cadman breaks the clinch.
Cadman slips under a jab.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Cadman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Cadman taking a breather.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson is rocked!
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Cadman is controlling him.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cadman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilson's knee momentarily.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Cadman and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman motions for Wilson to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Cadman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Solomon Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Cadman .
Cadman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cadman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman clearly takes 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.
Cadman is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cadman blocks a low kick nicely.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson tests Cadman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cadman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Cadman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cadman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Cadman counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilson blocks it.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Cadman counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cadman wriggles free and stands up.
Cadman throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cadman .
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Cadman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman avoids it easily.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cadman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Cadman sprawls well.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Cadman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson checks a low kick from Cadman .
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cadman staying out of range there.
Cadman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cadman sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cadman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cadman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Cadman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman .
Cadman blocks the elbow strike.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson wants to break free but Cadman has control.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cadman counters with a flying knee that drops Wilson! Cadman dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , 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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