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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esposito (ranked 2669 p4p, 375 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3859 p4p, 476 weight class). Johan Dahlberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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19 - 12 - 0 |
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212 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito 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.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Dahlberg's leg. Dahlberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito motions for Dahlberg to come forward. Esposito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dahlberg slips a straight right by Esposito.
Esposito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esposito tries to bum rush Dahlberg with a series of wild strikes but Dahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dahlberg is looking for the big counter here.
Dahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
Dahlberg throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Esposito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahlberg misses with a leg kick
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
That kick from Dahlberg tenderised Esposito's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dahlberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Esposito throws a lazy body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Dahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dahlberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Esposito is wise to it.
Dahlberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Esposito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dahlberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Esposito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito throws a jab when Dahlberg was well out of range.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Esposito.
Good shot there by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a lazy head kick
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Esposito blocks the leg kick.
Dahlberg thuds his shin into the meat of Esposito's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg moves away from the strike by Esposito.
Dahlberg with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg tries to land a front kick but Esposito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Esposito was looking to counter with a kick there.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Dahlberg slips the punch.
Dahlberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dahlberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito lands a glancing blow to the side of Dahlberg's head.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito misses the jab.
Dahlberg unleashes a big counter combination but Esposito bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esposito slips a jab from Dahlberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Despite the aggression on Dahlberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Dahlberg's body.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahlberg is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and Dahlberg counters with a solid body kick.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Dahlberg moves his leg out of the way.
Dahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahlberg scores with a body shot.
Dahlberg lands an overhand right.
Dahlberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Dahlberg counters with a left to the body.
Dahlberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg lands a really nice looking cross but Esposito seems unphased.
Dahlberg throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dahlberg throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Dahlberg lands with an overhand left.
Dahlberg lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Dahlberg scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
Esposito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dahlberg can pounce on him.
Esposito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dahlberg on the side of the head.
Esposito dodges the punch combination from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esposito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Esposito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dahlberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Dahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esposito.
Dahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Dahlberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Esposito might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Esposito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esposito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dahlberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Dahlberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Esposito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahlberg. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito slips a straight right by Dahlberg.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito cracks Dahlberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dahlberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dahlberg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Esposito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Esposito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dahlberg 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.
Dahlberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dahlberg just manages to avoid it.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dahlberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dahlberg lands a leg kick that knocks Esposito off balance momentarily.
Dahlberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito cracks Dahlberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dahlberg throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Dahlberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dahlberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Esposito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahlberg moves away.
Esposito misses with a leg kick.
Esposito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dahlberg tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Dahlberg saw that one coming.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Dahlberg moves his leg out of the way.
Dahlberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Esposito is wise to it.
Dahlberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esposito's sensitive parts.
Esposito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Esposito throws a low kick but Dahlberg avoids it.
Dahlberg lands with an overhand left.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body
and Dahlberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dahlberg scores with a jab. Esposito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Dahlberg saw it coming and moves away.
Dahlberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Esposito steps away.
Esposito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahlberg slips a straight right by Esposito.
Dahlberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito throws a right hand that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Dahlberg blocks a leg kick.
Dahlberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Dahlberg.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Dahlberg counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Dahlberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Dahlberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esposito has time to react.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dahlberg slips a jab from Esposito.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahlberg slips a straight right by Esposito.
Dahlberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Dahlberg misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dahlberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dahlberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dahlberg checks a low kick from Esposito.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito.
Esposito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dahlberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Esposito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Esposito misses the jab.
Dahlberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Dahlberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dahlberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahlberg is pressed up against the cage. Esposito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dahlberg down to the mat. Dahlberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dahlberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dahlberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahlberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Dahlberg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Javier Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Dahlberg looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dahlberg.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Dahlberg feints a counter leg kick.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Dahlberg.
Esposito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dahlberg blocks a leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg thumps Esposito with a low kick.
Dahlberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Dahlberg's head but Dahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahlberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Dahlberg checks it.
Dahlberg lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito works Dahlberg's body with a nice hook.
Dahlberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Esposito throws a hook but Dahlberg blocks it.
Dahlberg instigates a clinch.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlberg has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dahlberg.
Johan Dahlberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dahlberg can pounce on him.
Dahlberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esposito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dahlberg. That one must have hurt.
Esposito throws a low kick but Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Dahlberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahlberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dahlberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Dahlberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dahlberg 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Dahlberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sea Level Cain (ranked 2770 p4p, 382 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 3683 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sea Level Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday slips a straight right by Cain.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holliday enables Cain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holliday manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cain content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holliday misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain shoots in but no luck this time.
Holliday throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Cain.
Holliday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cain blocks it well.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sea Level Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Cain persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain thuds his right hand into Holliday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Cain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Cain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Holliday.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holliday lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Holliday wants to slow Cain down by chopping away at his legs.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cain throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
A lazy left from Holliday finds it's target.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cain is defended easily by Holliday.
Cain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Holliday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Cain.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
Holliday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holliday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Harry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain looks to land a combination but Holliday avoids it well.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holliday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holliday wants it to stay on the feet.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Holliday's head.
Holliday slips a straight right by Cain.
Holliday throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cain misses the target.
Cain drives through with a takedown into Holliday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cain stands and steps away. Holliday gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sea Level Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holliday. Holliday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holliday as he avoids it easily.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Cain. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Cain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holliday finds it's way round the side to connect with Cain's head.
Holliday cracks Cain with a good jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Holliday tenderised Cain's leg. Cain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cain feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Cain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Cain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain is keen to just control but Holliday is a slippery customer.
Cain stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cain.
Holliday throws a leg kick which misses Cain's front leg but catches the back leg as Cain tries to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holliday - that will leave a mark!
Holliday connects with an inside leg kick.
Holliday throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain checks a low kick from Holliday.
Cain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holliday swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holliday can pounce on him.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cain lands a nice looking body shot.
Cain scores with a body shot.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sea Level Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Holliday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cain 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.
Holliday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sea Level Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to score with a low kick but Cain moves his leg out of the way.
Holliday lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain tries for a takedown but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holliday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
It looked like Cain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain checks a leg kick.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holliday.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday scoring well with a low kick there.
Holliday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holliday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a good, hard body kick but Cain shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday'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!
Cain shoots and misses
and Holliday counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cain's knee momentarily.
Holliday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holliday misses with a left hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Cain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Holliday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holliday's waist but Holliday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday scores with a hook.
Holliday scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Cain moved out of range nicely.
Cain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holliday lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday misses the body punch
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Harry Holliday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Cain misses.
Holliday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holliday throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holliday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cain has time to react.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Cain lands a nice shot that snaps Holliday's head back.
Holliday throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holliday tests Cain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a leg kick
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holliday to the ground. Cain is now in Holliday's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Cain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holliday just manages to avoid it.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holliday.
Cain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cain scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Holliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sea Level Cain!
A relieved looking Sea Level Cain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cron Spliffton (ranked 2642 p4p, 369 weight class) and Strategos Themistokles (ranked 4160 p4p, 501 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cron Spliffton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Strategos Themistokles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Spliffton.
A short uppercut from Spliffton.
Spliffton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Themistokles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spliffton lands a left hand.
Themistokles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spliffton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles is stalling here.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
Themistokles has Spliffton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Themistokles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spliffton tumbling to the mat - Themistokles dives into Spliffton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Themistokles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spliffton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Themistokles postures up in Spliffton's guard and throws a big left but Spliffton blocks it.
Themistokles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Themistokles is in close to Spliffton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Themistokles trying to control but Spliffton is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spliffton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Spliffton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
As Themistokles backs away, Spliffton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spliffton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliffton wants it to stay on the feet.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strategos Themistokles.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Spliffton lands a jab to the nose.
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles wants a takedown but no success here.
Themistokles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spliffton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles trying to control the position but instead, Spliffton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Themistokles into the cage.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Spliffton down.
Spliffton looks to land a body kick but Themistokles moved away.
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spliffton misses with a kick to the body.
Spliffton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spliffton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton with a nice cross.
Themistokles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spliffton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Themistokles scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
Spliffton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Themistokles rushes Spliffton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spliffton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spliffton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
And Themistokles tries to counter it with a takedown but Spliffton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Themistokles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spliffton scores with a nice right hand.
Themistokles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cron Spliffton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliffton.
Themistokles feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cron Spliffton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spliffton throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spliffton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Themistokles.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
Themistokles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spliffton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
Themistokles tries to clinch but Spliffton is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a jab to the nose.
Spliffton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Spliffton throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffton lands with a nice body punch.
Spliffton is looking to land body kicks.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Spliffton moves out of range easily.
Spliffton tries to clinch but Themistokles moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton throws a front kick that sends Themistokles stumbling back into the cage.
Themistokles throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffton.
A counter left hand to the body from Spliffton misses its target.
Themistokles moves into the clinch successfully.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Themistokles looking to stall.
Themistokles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spliffton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Themistokles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Themistokles as Spliffton tries to tie him up.
Spliffton is stalling here.
Spliffton pushes Themistokles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
Spliffton throws a head punch that misses.
Spliffton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Themistokles.
Spliffton misses with a body punch.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Spliffton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spliffton.
Themistokles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Spliffton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
Spliffton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffton lands with a left to the head.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Cron Spliffton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Themistokles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Themistokles lands a takedown into guard.
Themistokles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliffton keeping moving, preventing Themistokles from controlling successfully.
Themistokles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliffton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spliffton keeping full guard, as Themistokles tries to pass.
Themistokles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cron Spliffton is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles doesn't manage to clinch there - Spliffton circles away.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffton.
Themistokles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch but Spliffton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Spliffton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Themistokles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cron Spliffton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spliffton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Spliffton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Themistokles doesn't seem bothered though.
Themistokles is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliffton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spliffton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Spliffton.
Themistokles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spliffton on his heels. He'll look to pass Spliffton's guard now, I'm sure.
Spliffton seems keen to control Themistokles's posture.
Spliffton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliffton controlling Themistokles's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Themistokles working some strikes from top position.
Themistokles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffton is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliffton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cron Spliffton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Themistokles with the counter takedown but Spliffton avoids it easily.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Spliffton throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Themistokles tries to counter it with a takedown but Spliffton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spliffton throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles misses the jab.
Themistokles needs to keep his hands up - Spliffton had a free shot at his head there.
Spliffton throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles misses with a right hand
enabling Spliffton to counter with a crisp jab.
Themistokles moves into the clinch.
Themistokles wants a takedown.
Spliffton stalling the fight.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Spliffton gets through Themistokles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spliffton looking to stall.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Cron Spliffton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
A short body shot lands from Spliffton as the two fighters clinch.
Spliffton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Themistokles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spliffton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Themistokles wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
Themistokles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spliffton is defending well.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strategos Themistokles.
Spliffton has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spliffton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Themistokles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spliffton.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spliffton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles wants to break free but Spliffton has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cron Spliffton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spliffton, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cron Spliffton!
A victorious Cron Spliffton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jordon (ranked 2566 p4p, 362 weight class) and Rodney Garcia (ranked 3757 p4p, 468 weight class). Jordon comes into the arena with Sticky Icky blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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206 lbs
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36
217 lbs
32 - 23 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordon seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
Garcia stands and throws Jordon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Jordon's face as Garcia controls the position.
Garcia cracks Jordon with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Garcia lands a few punches from side control.
Jordon is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia staying calm.
Garcia lands some shots froms side control.
Jordon manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon gets full guard.
Jordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia passes Jordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jordon's guard.
Jordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jordon's half guard.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Jordon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Jordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Jordon.
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodney Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Jordon wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia is keen to just control but Jordon is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon wants to control the action here but instead Garcia manages to pass to full mount!
Jordon tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Jordon is squirming around nicely.
Jordon tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Jordon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jordon's face.
Jordon gets back to half guard.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Jordon is trying to control but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Jordon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to control but Jordon wriggling away.
Garcia with good strikes from the mount here!
Garcia with good strikes from the mount here!
Jordon tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Jordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Jordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jordon looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordon's head.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jordon!
Garcia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jordon dodges the ground and pound from Garcia.
Jordon tries to control but Garcia manages to take his back.
Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jordon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Jordon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Garcia looking to ground and pound but Jordon is blocking nicely.
Garcia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Jordon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jordon is rocked!
Garcia throwing strikes here but Jordon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jordon tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Jordon to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jordon is trying to control but can't.
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodney Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordon trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!
A victorious Rodney Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hoodoo (ranked 2117 p4p, 304 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2941 p4p, 397 weight class). Hoodoo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Put A Spell On You. Shraf has chosen Road To Glory as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hoodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shraf instigates a clinch.
Shraf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoodoo prevents it.
Hoodoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
Shraf tries to work over Hoodoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoodoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hoodoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Hoodoo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf can't get the takedown.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Hoodoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shraf looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoodoo missing with knees to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a body shot from Shraf.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoodoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Shraf's ribcage.
Hoodoo lands a shoulder strike.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoodoo digs a right hand into Shraf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shraf's gas tank.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shraf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoodoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Hoodoo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoodoo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hoodoo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoodoo clinches up with Shraf and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoodoo just leaning against Shraf, taking a breather.
Hoodoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo stalling against the cage.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
Shraf avoiding damage as Hoodoo throws knees to the body.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoodoo working Shraf over with knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo is working Shraf over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo lands a left hand.
Hoodoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoodoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Hoodoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shraf.
Hoodoo pushes Shraf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoodoo lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodoo connects with a knee to the head.
Hoodoo lands a left hand.
Hoodoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoodoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shraf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hoodoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf'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.
Hoodoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shraf in his tracks.
Hoodoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoodoo lands a big uppercut and Shraf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shraf looks OK. Hoodoo waves Shraf back to his feet!
Shraf is rocked!
Hoodoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shraf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoodoo finish him?
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo lands an elbow inside.
Shraf takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoodoo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Hoodoo.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoodoo.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoodoo gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo presses Shraf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoodoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Shraf being controlled against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shraf or not.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses.
That has opened up Jamezdin Shraf's cut even more.
Hoodoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shraf is trying to drag Hoodoo to the mat but Hoodoo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoodoo is working Shraf over against the cage.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoodoo has Shraf pressed against the cage.
Hoodoo crunches a lovely knee into Shraf's ribcage.
Hoodoo landing knees to the body.
Hoodoo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoodoo obliges.
Shraf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henry Hoodoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Hoodoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf tries to keep at a distance but Hoodoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoodoo looking to throw knees to the head but Shraf is blocking nicely.
Shraf managing to block the knees to the body from Hoodoo.
Hoodoo slows down the pace here.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf can't find room to land a body shot as Hoodoo controls the action.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoodoo is defending well.
Shraf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoodoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo is pressed up against the cage. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoodoo down to the mat. Hoodoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoodoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shraf 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.
Henry Hoodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shraf closes the distance and pushes Hoodoo back into the cage.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoodoo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shraf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoodoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Jamezdin Shraf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodoo misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoodoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoodoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hoodoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shraf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoodoo throws a body punch but Shraf moves out of range.
Hoodoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shraf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoodoo lands a right hand.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoodoo lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf working aggressively here.
Shraf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoodoo is trying to keep an underhook but Shraf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoodoo trying to control but Shraf postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodoo wants to get back to his feet.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoodoo keeps working.
Shraf prevents Hoodoo from improving his position.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Hoodoo defends it.
Hoodoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shraf is working away from the top position though.
Shraf is keen to just control but Hoodoo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shraf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shraf is working for a kimura but Hoodoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoodoo wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf rushes Hoodoo and presses him up against the cage.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoodoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shraf misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Hoodoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoodoo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf has Hoodoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoodoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoodoos head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shraf.
Shraf wants a takedown.
Hoodoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shraf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoodoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shraf forces Hoodoo back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is working for takedown but Hoodoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shraf can't get the takedown.
Hoodoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses.
Hoodoo lands a body shot.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoodoo lands a knee to the body.
Hoodoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoodoo stalling against the cage.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoodoo.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
Hoodoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoodoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hoodoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoodoo, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hoodoo!
Henry Hoodoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 2348 p4p, 329 weight class) and DJ Skeet (ranked 2437 p4p, 340 weight class). Crenflow Dolla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DJ Skeet's chin.
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Skeet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dolla throws a hook to the side of Skeet's head but Skeet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skeet blocks a head kick by Dolla.
Crunch! Skeet slams his shin into Dolla's torso.
Dolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Skeet circles away.
Dolla tries to clinch but Skeet moves out of range.
Dolla lands a head shot.
Skeet misses with a looping left.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Dolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Dolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skeet.
Skeet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dolla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolla throws a hook but Skeet avoids it easily.
And Skeet responds with a good body kick, but Dolla manages to step out the way in time.
Skeet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet tries a low kick but Dolla avoids it.
Dolla closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Skeet fails to land.
Dolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Skeet controls his hands.
Dolla misses with the head strike.
Skeet cracks Dolla with a nice body shot.
Dolla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Dolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolla works on Skeet's body with a couple of short punches.
Dolla lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Skeet.
Skeet misses with the head strike.
Skeet scores with a shoulder strike.
Skeet swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skeet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skeet blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dolla fails to land.
Skeet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dolla seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skeet can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skeet fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Skeet.
Dolla misses with the head strike.
Dolla working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolla.
Skeet blocks an uppercut.
Skeet working aggressively here.
Dolla cracks Skeet with a nice body shot.
Skeet throws an elbow that misses.
Skeet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skeet misses with a body punch.
Dolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dolla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dolla cracks Skeet with a nice body shot.
Dolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Dolla
and Skeet counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Skeet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dolla misses.
Skeet avoids the head kick by Dolla.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skeet.
Dolla throws a combination. Skeet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dolla tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skeet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skeet misses with an uppercut
and Dolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skeet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
Dolla thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dolla lands with a nice body kick.
Skeet missing with a left hand there. Dolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skeet's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skeet throws a hook but Dolla avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Dolla.
Dolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skeet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skeet misses with a low kick as Dolla jumps back.
Skeet wants to slow Dolla down by chopping away at his legs.
Dolla thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Dolla. Beautiful body shot.
Skeet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dolla lands a nice looking body kick.
Skeet throws a leg kick
and Dolla counters with a nice leg kick.
Skeet throws out a loose jab but Dolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dolla misses the target.
Dolla lands a jab.
Dolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skeet misses with a straight left.
Dolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skeet.
Dolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skeet throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skeet misses with a leg kick.
Skeet avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Dolla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skeet is rocked!
Skeet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skeet is still on wobbly legs! Can Dolla finish him?
Skeet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skeet get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Skeet stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dolla runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 2244 p4p, 318 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 1180 p4p, 186 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. This should be a great matchup!
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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
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stern has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Stern taking a breather.
Stern wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Stern throws an elbow that misses.
Stern blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stern lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stern.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern wants to stall.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stern throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez is stalling here.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Stern.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Stern gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez presses Stern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stern is breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez'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.
Stern creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez has Stern pushed against the cage.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
Stern jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Stern keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stern moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Stern takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Stern misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Stern thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stern's knee momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Stern.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stern eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Stern swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Stern appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stern tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Alvarez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Stern is now in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Stern isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stern throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Stern misses.
Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern is rocked!
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Stern seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stern pinned against the cage. Stern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stern looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Stern slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Stern tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lunges at Stern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stern's hand.
Stern thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Stern.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Stern misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
Stern with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Stern works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Stern tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Stern shrugs it off though.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Stern looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stricker (ranked 1256 p4p, 199 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 1744 p4p, 265 weight class). Stricker's entrance music is 21 Savage feat. Future - X. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Stricker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stricker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stricker throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stricker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Stricker darts in and clinches Thacker up against the cage.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
A nice left hand lands by Thacker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Thacker.
Stricker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thacker wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thacker slows down the pace here.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Thacker's head.
Thacker blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Thacker missing with knees to the body.
Stricker lands an uppercut.
Thacker prevents a body shot from Stricker.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker dodges the punch combination from Stricker.
Thacker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stricker lands a nice looking body kick.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stricker was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Stricker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thacker avoids the head kick by Stricker.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Stricker avoids it with no problem.
Thacker throws a hook but Stricker avoids it easily.
Stricker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stricker staying out of range there.
Stricker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stricker.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Stricker avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target.
Stricker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stricker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Stricker moves away and avoids it.
Stricker moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stricker.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stricker.
Stricker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stricker.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thacker lands with a hook. Stricker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stricker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Thacker. That snapped Stricker's head back.
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Stricker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stricker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thacker's sensitive parts.
Thacker takes one to the chin there.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thacker backs away, Stricker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely.
Thacker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stricker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thacker lands a glancing blow to the side of Stricker's head.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stricker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stricker lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker misses with a wild combination.
Thacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Stricker moved away.
Stricker throws a leg kick but Thacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stricker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker connects with a single shot there.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stricker swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker'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.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Jab from Stricker.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stricker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stricker thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stricker misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stricker throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker punishes Stricker's body with a nice straight punch.
Thacker misses with an uppercut.
Thacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker misses with a left hand
and Stricker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stricker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Stricker.
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Stricker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker throws a front kick aimed at Thacker's knee but Thacker avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
Stricker misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
Stricker scores with a sloppy right hand. Thacker should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stricker.
Stricker slips a jab from Thacker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stricker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stricker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Stricker feints and then cracks Thacker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thacker down.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Stricker's shoulder, as Stricker tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Stricker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Thacker lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stricker.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Stricker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stricker looks to land a left hand but Thacker moved out of range nicely.
Stricker moves out of range of the body kick from Thacker.
Stricker avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Stricker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thacker tries to move into range but Stricker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stricker throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stricker throws a big counter combination but Thacker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stricker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Stricker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Thacker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stricker doesn't seem phased though.
Stricker 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.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Stricker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Stricker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stricker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Stricker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Stricker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stricker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker misses with a hook. Stricker ducked under it nicely.
Stricker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Thacker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stricker's hands.
Stricker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thacker sizes up Stricker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stricker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Thacker checks a leg kick nicely.
Thacker flicks out a counter leg kick but Stricker steps away.
Stricker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thacker is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Stricker misses.
Stricker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Stricker misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Stricker misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Thacker misses.
Thacker walks into a jab.
Thacker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stricker finds it's way round the side to connect with Thacker's head.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Stricker throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Stricker scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Stricker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stricker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stricker just misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker throws the left hand but Stricker avoids the punch easily.
Thacker lands a jab to Stricker's midsection.
Thacker throws a hook but Stricker blocks it.
Thacker connects with a nice looking jab.
Thacker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stricker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stricker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thacker lands a glancing blow to the side of Stricker's head.
Thacker pushes Stricker away with a front kick.
Thacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Stricker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Thacker misses.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stricker doesn't seem bothered though.
Thacker tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker tries to clinch there but Thacker circles away.
Stricker lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker checks a low kick from Stricker.
Thacker walks into a straight right hand from Stricker.
Stricker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thacker, pushing him back against the cage.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thacker working aggressively here.
Stricker struggles to land a body shot inside as Thacker controls his hands.
Thacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Thacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker scores with a nice body kick.
Stricker connects with the punch.
Thacker misses with a hook. Stricker ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stricker misses with a straight left.
Good work by Stricker as he checks the leg kick.
Thacker misses with a straight right.
Stricker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stricker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stricker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Stricker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Stricker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stricker moves out of range of the strikes.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Stricker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stricker takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thacker!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thacker!
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Stricker thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stricker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve Stricker's cut is getting worse.
Thacker throws a shot to the body.
Stricker throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot.
Thacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stricker cracks Thacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stricker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stricker drives through and clinches with Thacker against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Stricker ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stricker manages to avoid it.
Stricker misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stricker scores with a jab.
Stricker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stricker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thacker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 792 p4p, 38 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 749 p4p, 29 weight class). Marston has chosen Bring it on motherfucker as his entrance music. Lucas Marston has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjorn Ragnarsson's chin.
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marston. Marston obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Marston moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Marston counters with a nice body shot.
Marston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ragnarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnarsson.
Marston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Ragnarsson misses
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson misses with a double jab
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
It looks like Lucas Marston has been cut.
Marston lands with a nice body kick.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marston counters with a head kick. That will keep Ragnarsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marston. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragnarsson backs up against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Ragnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.
Marston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Marston misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marston works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marston.
Marston digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Marston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston blocks the body kick.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsson steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Ragnarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Marston scores with a head kick.
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
Ragnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Marston checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Marston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston lands a nice hook to Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marston throws a combination that misses
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucas Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Ragnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Marston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsson's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Marston scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Marston tenderised Ragnarsson's leg. Ragnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Marston. Beautiful body shot.
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston drops Ragnarsson with a beautiful combination! Ragnarsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marston is looking for the KO!
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!
Marston connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ragnarsson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston is the new super heavyweight champion!
Lucas Marston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 491 p4p, 70 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 539 p4p, 84 weight class). West has chosen Gojira - Shooting Star as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a looping overhand right but Guruland ducks down to avoid it.
Guruland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West misses with a double jab
and Guruland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guruland misses with a body shot.
Guruland cracks West with a good jab.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Guruland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guruland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Guruland counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Guruland misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guruland moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guruland.
Guruland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects with a body shot.
West tries to move into range but Guruland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West is rocked!
West throws a head kick that misses.
West tries to bum rush Guruland with a series of wild strikes but Guruland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guruland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guruland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West looks for a takedown but Guruland sprawls well.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guruland is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guruland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Guruland misses its intended target.
West is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guruland with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland misses with a lunging right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guruland gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guruland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Guruland.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guruland is trying to control the position but West postures up.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West passes Guruland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guruland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guruland controlling the position for now.
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Guruland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guruland is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West trying to control the action but Guruland is working from the bottom.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guruland is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guruland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guruland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
West is working Guruland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guruland's head.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guruland's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West lands with a shot to the body.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Billy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Guruland misses.
West connects with a body shot that sends Guruland's belly button to the back.
Guruland throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland misses with a right hand
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guruland throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Guruland misses the target.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland moves out of range as West strikes.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guruland.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guruland's hands.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Guruland throws a body shot but no joy.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guruland momentarily.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guruland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Guruland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland throws a hook but West blocks it.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a sloppy head kick
and Guruland counters with a stiff right hand.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Guruland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
West misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guruland is not content to let West control the position.
West in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland is trying to get back to half guard.
Guruland is not content to let West control the position.
West working the body and head with strikes.
West misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
West tries to score with some ground and pound. Guruland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
West lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland struggling a bit here.
Guruland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guruland gets back to half guard.
West lands strikes from half guard.
West is trying to work for a kimura but Guruland is defending well.
Guruland is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from West.
Guruland is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Guruland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West connects with a jab.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guruland is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Guruland circles away and we're back to standing.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Guruland counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
Guruland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
West misses with a leg kick.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guruland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
West wants to improve his position but Guruland is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland tries to stand and escape but West is controlling the position.
West wants to improve his position but Guruland is controlling well.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guruland pulls his head out easily.
West misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Guruland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
West wants to get back to full guard but Guruland has passed into side control.
West looks to move to half guard but instead Guruland has passed into mount! Damn!
West tries to hold on but Guruland pushes him away.
West is desperately trying to improve his position but Guruland has a good base and remains in mount.
West tries to lock up and control but Guruland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guruland gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Guruland.
Guruland throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Guruland misses the target.
Guruland takes a jab right on the kisser.
West throws a combination. Guruland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guruland throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guruland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
Guruland misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by West.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guruland checks a low kick from West.
Guruland looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
West misses the jab.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guruland counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is pulling down on Guruland's head. It's preventing any offense from Guruland, at least for the moment.
Guruland wants to get up but he can't break West's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
West trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
West has his hands on Guruland's head, controlling the position.
West is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guruland loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentor Guruland clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guruland.
Guruland works West's body with a nice hook.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guruland's head backwards.
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Guruland misses with an attempted mid kick.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guruland.
Guruland misses with a body punch
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Guruland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Guruland throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
West misses with a straight right.
Guruland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guruland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West loads up on a big right hand but Guruland slips the punch.
It appears Guruland was looking to counter with a kick there.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guruland.
West slips under a jab.
A jab from West misses.
Guruland is looking to counter punch.
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
West misses with a head kick.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guruland misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from West tenderised Guruland's leg. Guruland is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice combination there by Guruland.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Guruland finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland blocks a head kick by West.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Guruland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guruland misses with a hook.
Guruland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guruland scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Guruland misses with an uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guruland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West's calf.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Guruland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Guruland.
West looks to land a right hand but Guruland moved out of range.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guruland.
Guruland checks a leg kick nicely.
Billy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Guruland connects with an inside leg kick.
Guruland lands a lovely overhand right.
Guruland cracks West with an open hand slap.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Guruland counters with a right hand to the body.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland checks a low kick from West.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guruland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guruland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guruland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West connects with a single shot there.
Guruland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guruland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Guruland moves out of range as West strikes.
Guruland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mentor Guruland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guruland leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guruland lands a jab.
Guruland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guruland finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland walks into a straight right hand from West.
West lands a glancing blow to the side of Guruland's head.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guruland's head.
The fighters circling - Guruland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guruland lands a jab to the head.
Guruland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
West throws out a loose jab but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guruland throws a leg kick but West checks it.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by West misses
and Guruland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Guruland.
West is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guruland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurulands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
West throws a body punch but Guruland moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Guruland misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guruland. West shrugs it off though.
Guruland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guruland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guruland wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guruland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland thows a left - swing and a miss!
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guruland throws out the jab.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Guruland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guruland slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy West.
Guruland misses with a straight left.
West slips a jab from Guruland.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guruland counters with a left hand that sends West to the canvas!
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West is trying to control the position but Guruland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has control of Guruland's left arm, preventing Guruland from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is looking for a triangle but Guruland pushes his legs off easily.
West is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guruland lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Guruland sizes up West with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guruland tries a head kick but it misses.
West shoots in for a takedown but Guruland shows good takedown defense.
Guruland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Guruland misses with a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mentor Guruland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guruland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mentor Guruland!
Mentor Guruland retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Mentor Guruland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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