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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Holguin (ranked 3533 p4p, 156 weight class) and Harvey Davidson (ranked 3861 p4p, 83 weight class). Davidson has chosen That Aint Classy - By: Classified as his entrance music. Harvey Davidson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dani Holguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harvey Davidson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holguin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidson throws a big shot that misses.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Holguin.
Davidson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holguin moves out of range of the strikes.
Holguin moves into the clinch.
Holguin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Holguin controls the action.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Holguin backwards.
Davidson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holguin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidson throws out the jab.
Holguin looks to throw the jab but Davidson is out of range.
Jab from Holguin.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holguin on the side of the head.
Harvey Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holguin looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range.
Holguin defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holguin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davidson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holguin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidson tests Holguin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson swings for the body but Holguin moves out of range.
Holguin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davidson's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Davidson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body. Holguin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Holguin is out of range.
Davidson connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Holguin.
Davidson misses with a straight left.
Holguin blocks a head kick by Davidson.
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!
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Holguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson is looking to control Holguin's arms but Holguin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davidson has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holguin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holguin has picked Davidson up - he's going for a ride! Holguin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holguin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davidson controls Holguin momentarily but Holguin frees himself.
Holguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Holguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holguin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Holguin controlling him for the moment.
Davidson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controlling the position.
Holguin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Holguin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holguin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holguin looking to sit in guard and control but Davidson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davidson has passed into side control.
Holguin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson controlling the position from side mount.
Holguin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davidson's best efforts.
Holguin gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holguin is striking from the bottom but Davidson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Holguin gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Holguin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holguin cracks a nice hook into Davidson's ribs.
Davidson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holguin feinted with a counter takedown.
Holguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Holguin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidson lands with a right hand.
Holguin misses with a body shot.
Davidson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davidson jabs Holguin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holguin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holguin defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Davidson missing with a left hand there. Holguin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holguin manages to avoid it.
Davidson jabs Holguin right on the nose. Holguin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Davidson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holguin doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holguin. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson throws a jab when Holguin was well out of range.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holguin.
Davidson thumps Holguin with a low kick.
Holguin closes the distance and clinches up with Davidson, looking for a takedown. Holguin pushes Davidson against the cage but Davidson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holguin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holguin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Davidson.
Davidson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holguin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidson pulls Holguin in to control the position.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dani Holguin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Holguin being controlled here, momentarily.
Holguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
Holguin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davidson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holguin is trying to control the position but Davidson postures up.
Holguin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard.
Davidson has momentary wrist control but Holguin slips an elbow through the middle.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Holguin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holguin postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holguin stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Holguin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
Holguin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holguin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davidson wants to control but Holguin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holguin tries to pass to full mount but Davidson defends it.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davidson.
Holguin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davidson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Holguin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davidson works Holguin's body with a nice hook.
Davidson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holguin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Holguin with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davidson misses with a straight left.
Holguin darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson gets through Holguin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
A short right from Davidson.
Holguin is rocked!
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Holguin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holguin to his knees! Davidson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Davidson!
During a confident post fight interview, Harvey Davidson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Penn Jr (ranked 3668 p4p, 451 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 4685 p4p, 510 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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222 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleed.
Penn Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Bleed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bleed looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn Jr is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Penn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penn Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleed jabs Penn Jr right on the nose. Penn Jr blinks but takes it well.
Penn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Bleed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Penn Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bleed's head.
Bleed misses with a straight right.
Penn Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Penn Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bleed crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steel Penn Jr!
A less than humble Steel Penn Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 2135 p4p, 88 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 2828 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boskins is defended easily by Steelers.
An attempted straight right counter from Steelers misses the target.
Steelers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boskins has time to react.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
It looked like Steelers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins slips a jab from Steelers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steelers.
We've been informed that Boskins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boskins avoids the body shot from Steelers.
Steelers digs a good body shot into Boskins's ribs.
Boskins moves away from the strike by Steelers.
Boskins shoots and misses
and Steelers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boskins! Steelers lets Boskins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steelers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boskins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobu Sanada (ranked 2557 p4p, 293 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 3389 p4p, 362 weight class). Ector has chosen Monster! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ector on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector misses with a hook.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Ector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Ector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ector.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ector rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Ector lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Ector misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Ector lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanada defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector connects with a single shot there.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada throws the left hand but Ector avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ector slips a straight right by Sanada.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada digs a good hook to Ector's body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Ector's body.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Ector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector misses with a hook
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada slowing the pace effectively.
Ector working aggressively here.
Ector lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Ector jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada sizes up Ector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector blocks a jab.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Ector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ector throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Ector moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ector under the eye.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Ector swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Ector with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada slips a jab from Ector.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ector throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Ector knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector slips under a jab from Sanada.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Ector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Ector moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Ector. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ector drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector looks to clinch
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanada staying out of range there.
Ector misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Ector now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ector tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sanada.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada stuns Ector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ector.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ector's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada lunges at Ector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ector's hand.
Sanada cracks Ector with an open hand slap.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ector can do to turn this around?
Sanada digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Ector.
Sanada throws a right hand that Ector ducks under and follows up with a left that Ector also avoids with ease.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanada with a nice cross.
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!
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector is rocked!
Sanada works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Sanada catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobu Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanada, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Sanada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 2660 p4p, 304 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 1522 p4p, 183 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
167 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia stuns Gatsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby counters with a nice body shot.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Gatsby lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks right into an uppercut from Gatsby.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Gatsby is wise to it.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gatsby is looking to wear down Hakekia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gatsby.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Gatsby misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's guard.
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!
Hakekia pushes Gatsby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gatsby slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Gatsby.
Gatsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Gatsby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakekia swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Gatsby moves out of range.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Gatsby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Despite the aggression on Hakekia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Gatsby misses.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsby throws out the jab.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Gatsby shakes it off.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Gatsby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatsby with a body shot.
Gatsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gatsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatsby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Gatsby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hakekia really felt that one!
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatsby counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia moves out of range as Gatsby throws a body kick.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatsby will feel that in the morning.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Gatsby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot
and Gatsby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakekia throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hakekia eats them both and turns towards Gatsby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gatsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gatsby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gatsby!
An out of breath Joe Gatsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 2553 p4p, 339 weight class) and Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 2204 p4p, 307 weight class). Sturridge has chosen Gimmie The Loot - By: The Notorious BIG as his entrance music. Osama Akharraz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akharraz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akharraz lands with a shot to the body.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Sturridge misses with a left hand
and Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Sturridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sturridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Akharraz.
Akharraz clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akharraz lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturridge throws an elbow but misses.
Akharraz trying to control the position but instead, Sturridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akharraz into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akharraz.
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sturridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akharraz to keep the fight standing.
Akharraz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akharraz at a distance.
Akharraz misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akharraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge dodges the punch combination from Akharraz.
Sturridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akharraz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sturridge is standing up over Akharraz. Akharraz looks to escape but Sturridge dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sturridge working the ground and pound.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Akharraz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've been hearing good reports from Akharraz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
Sturridge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Akharraz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sturridge.
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Sturridge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sturridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sturridge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sturridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturridge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akharraz to see if he's OK.
Sturridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akharraz keeps working.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge drags him back down.
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Sturridge trying to control the position but Akharraz is working away.
Akharraz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Akharraz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sturridge is persistently looking for the submission but Akharraz is defending it well.
Sturridge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akharraz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge lands a jab to Akharraz's midsection.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturridge circles away.
Akharraz misses with a head kick.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sturridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Akharraz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Akharraz saw that one coming.
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Akharraz moves away and avoids it.
Akharraz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturridge should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Sturridge keeps it at a distance.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Akharraz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sturridge.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akharraz lands a nice shot that snaps Sturridge's head back.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Akharraz is out of range.
Akharraz swinging wildly here.
And Sturridge tries to counter it with a takedown but Akharraz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Sturridge back into the cage.
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
Akharraz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sturridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Sturridge stops Akharraz from standing up.
Akharraz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sturridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akharraz is keeping the position for now.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz wriggles free and stands up.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturridge lands with a straight right. Akharraz didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Akharraz slips the punch.
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akharraz rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz dodges an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturridge won't allow it.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sturridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturridge.
Sturridge jumps guard.
Akharraz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sturridge is proving hard to escape from.
Isaiah Sturridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akharraz wants to stand and escape but instead Sturridge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Sturridge from controlling successfully.
Akharraz wants to stand up but Sturridge is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge is pushing down on Akharraz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akharraz is fighting to maintain full guard but Sturridge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sturridge lands with a punch from half guard.
Akharraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturridge.
Sturridge wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is defending well.
Sturridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akharraz is just riding it out for now. Sturridge eventually gives up the hold.
Sturridge is working for a kimura but Akharraz is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Sturridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge'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. This is the final round!
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Akharraz misses the target.
Akharraz looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akharraz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Sturridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Akharraz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akharraz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akharraz darts in and clinches Sturridge up against the cage.
Sturridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
Akharraz misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akharraz clinches up with Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Akharraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akharraz avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.
Akharraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Sturridge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturridge throws a front kick aimed at Akharraz's knee but Akharraz avoids it well.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Akharraz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Sturridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akharraz wants to stand back up but Sturridge manages to pass into side control.
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!
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sturridge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is dominant here and he's now got Akharraz's back!
Sturridge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
Sturridge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akharraz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Akharraz is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sturridge is looking for the choke from the back position but Akharraz is controlling his hands well.
Akharraz is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Sturridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sturridge.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz moves in looking to clinch but Sturridge pushes him off.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Akharraz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Akharraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Akharraz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturridge.
Sturridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akharraz!
Osama Akharraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaiah Sturridge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akharraz tries to escape but Sturridge is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Sturridge.
I've got Sturridge 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lamb (ranked 1754 p4p, 218 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 1722 p4p, 214 weight class). Darren Lamb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timothy Poggle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle tries to sprawl but Lamb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poggle manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb trying to control but Poggle is working from the bottom.
Poggle wants to sweep here but Lamb controlling him for the moment.
Lamb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poggle keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Poggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb is working Poggle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poggle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poggle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamb postures up.
Poggle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lamb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamb throwing strikes but missing.
Poggle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamb controls the pace.
Lamb landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamb chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamb won't allow Poggle to sweep him here.
Poggle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamb throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poggle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Poggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poggle trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Poggle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poggle staying out of range there.
Poggle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Poggle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lamb's hands.
Poggle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poggle takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses.
Poggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poggle lands a nice looking body shot.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Poggle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamb throws out the jab.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Poggle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poggle as he avoids it easily.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poggle swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Poggle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Lamb scores with a jab. Poggle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb fails to land with a series of punches.
Poggle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lamb lands with a nice body punch.
Poggle moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
A nice side step and Poggle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamb swings widly with a right hand
and Poggle counters with a three punch combo that has Lamb backing up. Lamb nods at Poggle to acknowledge the strikes.
Lamb connects with a body shot.
Lamb misses with a looping right.
Poggle slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poggle swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamb.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poggle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamb.
Lamb closes the distance but Poggle moves to the side
and Poggle counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb tries to clinch but Poggle is having none of it.
Lamb moves away from the strike by Poggle.
Lamb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamb's sensitive parts.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Poggle's head but Poggle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poggle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Lamb blocks a head kick by Poggle.
Lamb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poggle misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poggle throws a low kick but Lamb moves out of range easily.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Poggle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamb rather than just go for the knockout.
Poggle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lamb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poggle counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamb takes one on the button.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Poggle scoring well with a low kick there.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
Poggle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poggle missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamb lands a nice looking body shot.
Lamb misses the jab.
Poggle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamb under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poggle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamb.
Poggle misses with a hook.
Poggle misses with a left hand
and Lamb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamb goes for a double leg but Poggle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poggle continues to drive forward.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses.
Poggle connects with a leg kick. Lamb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poggle. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Lamb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle fails to land with a series of punches.
Timothy Poggle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb stuns Poggle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Poggle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb blocks a jab.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poggle.
A head kick misses from Poggle.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Poggle moved out of range.
Poggle throws a low kick but Lamb moves out of range easily.
Poggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poggle avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Lamb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poggle misses with a body kick.
Lamb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Poggle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lamb throws the left hand but Poggle avoids the punch easily.
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Lamb.
Lamb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poggle.
Poggle misses with a body shot.
Poggle connects with a high kick.
Lamb misses the jab.
Lamb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb shoots for a takedown but Poggle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poggle swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb closes the distance and pushes Poggle back into the cage.
Lamb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poggles head.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Poggle there.
Poggle throws a body punch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb tries to move into range but Poggle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamb lands with a nice body punch.
Poggle misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poggle thinking.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Poggle saw that one coming.
Lamb avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Lamb feinted with a counter takedown.
Lamb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poggle throws a head kick that Lamb semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lamb misses.
Lamb works the jab nicely.
Lamb lands with an uppercut that bounces Poggle off the cage and back into range.
Poggle lands with a slapping head kick.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poggle.
Poggle flicks out a counter leg kick but Lamb steps away.
Poggle takes one to the chin there.
Lamb misses with a body shot.
Poggle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poggle misses with a low kick as Lamb jumps back.
Poggle blocks a jab.
Lamb misses the jab.
Poggle ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Poggle. Those never looked like landing.
Poggle staying out of range there.
Lamb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poggle on the side of the head.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Poggle.
Lamb feints and as Poggle raises his hands in defense, Lamb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poggle trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Poggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Poggle's brow.
Lamb working some strikes from top position.
Poggle trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lamb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poggle's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lamb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 1122 p4p, 148 weight class) and Fredrik Rienfeldt (ranked 2053 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Rienfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range.
Wilkinson connects with a right hand. Rienfeldt shakes it off.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick
and Rienfeldt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rienfeldt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rienfeldt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Rienfeldt misses with the head strike.
Rienfeldt misses with some punches.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Rienfeldt tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Rienfeldt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rienfeldt avoids the elbow strike from Wilkinson, against the cage.
Rienfeldt lands an uppercut.
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rienfeldt controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Rienfeldt avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rienfeldt on the inside.
Rienfeldt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rienfeldt misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rienfeldt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rienfeldt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Wilkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rienfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkinson slips under a jab from Rienfeldt.
As Rienfeldt tries to get set, Wilkinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rienfeldt manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson goes for a takedown attempt but Rienfeldt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rienfeldt misses the target.
Rienfeldt stuns Wilkinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilkinson has time to react.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
As Wilkinson backs off Rienfeldt throws a huge counter combo but Wilkinson manages to avoid it all.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Wilkinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up but Rienfeldt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rienfeldt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Rienfeldt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rienfeldt.
Wilkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkinson scores with a nice strike.
Wilkinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rienfeldt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rienfeldt misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson lands an elbow just above Rienfeldt 's eye.
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rienfeldt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson throws the left hand but Rienfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Rienfeldt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Rienfeldt tries to get set, Wilkinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rienfeldt manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilkinson gets tackled into the cage by Rienfeldt. Rienfeldt maintains the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rienfeldt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Rienfeldt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rienfeldt's gas tank.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rienfeldt.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rienfeldt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rienfeldt walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Rienfeldt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rienfeldt feints a counter leg kick.
Wilkinson darts in and clinches Rienfeldt up against the cage.
Rienfeldt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rienfeldt digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rienfeldt blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Our sources have told us that Wilkinson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rienfeldt lands a shot to the body.
Wilkinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Wilkinson tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Rienfeldt scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Rienfeldt fails to land.
Rienfeldt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Rienfeldt back against the cage.
Rienfeldt missing with knees to the body.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Rienfeldt controls the action.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson lands a knee to the head.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rienfeldt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Rienfeldt misses with a body punch.
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Rienfeldt.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson blocks an elbow strike from Rienfeldt.
Wilkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rienfeldt misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rienfeldt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
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!
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Rienfeldt has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rienfeldt misses with some punches.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Rienfeldt blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Rienfeldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Wilkinson.
A nice left hand lands by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Rienfeldt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rienfeldt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Rienfeldt's head.
Wilkinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rienfeldt pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rienfeldt throws a head punch that misses.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rienfeldt takes an elbow to the temple.
Rienfeldt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rienfeldt scores with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rienfeldt is looking to slow Wilkinson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Wilkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rienfeldt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rienfeldt circles away.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rienfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilkinson.
Rienfeldt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilkinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilkinson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rienfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rienfeldt circles away.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Rienfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt thows a body kick. Wilkinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilkinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rienfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rienfeldt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilkinson with a body shot.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredrik Rienfeldt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rienfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson darts in and clinches Rienfeldt up against the cage.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Rienfeldt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Rienfeldt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilkinson pulls guard successfully.
Rienfeldt stands up and waves to Wilkinson to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wilkinson misses its intended target.
Rienfeldt lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkinson off the cage and back into range.
Rienfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but Rienfeldt pushes him off.
Rienfeldt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkinson wants to clinch.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rienfeldt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Wilkinson defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson tries to clinch there but Rienfeldt circles away.
Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilkinson looks to throw the jab but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Rienfeldt swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrik Rienfeldt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rienfeldt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkinson walks into a straight right hand from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilkinson.
Rienfeldt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Rienfeldt is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson is controlling him.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rienfeldt misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rienfeldt controls his hands.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Rienfeldt controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rienfeldt controls his hands.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Rienfeldt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rienfeldt or not.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson - that landed with a thud.
Rienfeldt missing with knees to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rienfeldt throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands an elbow that stopped Rienfeldt in his tracks for a moment.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Rienfeldt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rienfeldt fails to land.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkinson.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Rienfeldt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rienfeldt backwards.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Rienfeldt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fredrik Rienfeldt.
I've got Rienfeldt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Rienfeldt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Jericho (ranked 706 p4p, 79 weight class) and Johnny Kilmister (ranked 1099 p4p, 127 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmister was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Kilmister throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmister was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kilmister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho moves forwards but Kilmister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jericho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Kilmister lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Kilmister - just one landing.
Jericho tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Jericho tries to clinch but Kilmister is having none of it.
It seemed like Kilmister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Jericho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilmister tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilmister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilmister wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Kilmister's ribcage. Kilmister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jericho prevents Kilmister from breaking the clinch.
Jericho keeps control of Kilmister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho has Kilmister pressed against the cage, preventing Kilmister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Jericho dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Kilmister circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Kilmister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Kilmister throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilmister fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Kilmister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilmister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilmister to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilmister lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
Kilmister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilmister blocks an uppercut.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Kilmister's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho tries to work over Kilmister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilmister tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilmister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jericho.
Kilmister looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Kilmister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jericho defends it nicely.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Kilmister throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jericho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jericho has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilmister lands a right hook to the body.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Jericho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilmister.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmister is just out of range.
Kilmister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kilmister swinging wildly here.
Kilmister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilmister's hands.
Kilmister takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jericho lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmister circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jericho wants to clinch.
Kilmister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilmister throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho is looking to wear down Kilmister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho moves in looking to clinch but Kilmister pushes him off.
Jericho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Good exchange - Kilmister coming out on top.
Kilmister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister misses the shot to the body.
Jericho instigates a clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilmister connects with a crisp jab.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilmister cracks Jericho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmister manages to avoid it.
Kilmister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jericho keeps control of Kilmister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilmister manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kilmister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister scores with a leg kick.
Kilmister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho needs to keep his hands up - Kilmister had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmister swats away the attempt to clinch by Jericho.
Jericho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jericho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a good cross that connects.
Kilmister swats away the attempt to clinch by Jericho.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Kilmister is avoiding it.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Kilmister counters with a nice leg kick.
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Kilmister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Jericho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling him.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilmister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilmister keeps the fight on the outside.
Jericho defending well as Kilmister loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Kilmister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kilmister scores with a nice strike.
Kilmister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jericho throws a right and a left that Kilmister avoids nicely.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister connects with a body shot.
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Jericho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister can't break the clinch.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jericho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister blocks a body shot from Jericho.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Kilmister scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Kilmister's body. Kilmister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jericho jabs at Kilmister's body.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho tries to clinch there but Kilmister circles away.
Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilmister throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Kilmister scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jericho pinned against the cage. Jericho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilmister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Kilmister saw that one coming.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Kilmister ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmister throws out a powerful jab.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmister moves away.
Jericho jabs at Kilmister's body.
Kilmister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Kilmister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jericho throws a body punch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jericho drives through and clinches with Kilmister against the cage.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilmister controls his hands.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Jericho works on Kilmister's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Kilmister tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilmister is trying to push Jericho away but Jericho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
Jericho tries a body shot but Kilmister blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling him.
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilmister working hard to break the clinch.
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Jericho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilmister breaks the clinch.
Jericho clinches up with Kilmister and pushes him back against the cage.
Jericho gets through Kilmister's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilmister tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Kilmister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shiny Aoki (ranked 540 p4p, 76 weight class) and Cedric Lancaster (ranked 756 p4p, 105 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Scoob - Bitch Please Ft B - Legit , E- 40. Shiny Aoki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cedric Lancaster 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiny Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki staying out of range there.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki has been working on his balance at Marijuana Gardens, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lancaster .
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Aoki throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster is rocked!
Aoki tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Aoki has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Aoki steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Aoki - that's dropped him! Aoki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Shiny Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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