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Skrap Fights 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Ndamm NJikam (ranked 5209 p4p, 107 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 5481 p4p, 109 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hassan Ndamm NJikam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Ndamm NJikam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Ndamm NJikam looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Ndamm NJikam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ndamm NJikam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele staying out of range there.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Ndamm NJikam's head but Ndamm NJikam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ndamm NJikam finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ndamm NJikam tries to clinch up.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndamm NJikam.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ndamm NJikam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a leg kick but Ndamm NJikam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steele connects with a jab.
Ndamm NJikam throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndamm NJikam.
Ndamm NJikam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele cracks Ndamm NJikam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndamm NJikam takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands a jab to Ndamm NJikam's midsection.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndamm NJikam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a looping left.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ndamm NJikam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Ndamm NJikam misses.
Ndamm NJikam lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Ndamm NJikam looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Ndamm NJikam's head back.
Ndamm NJikam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndamm NJikam misses the target.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndamm NJikam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Ndamm NJikam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Ndamm NJikam off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndamm NJikam walks into a jab.
Steele cracks Ndamm NJikam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Ndamm NJikam ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ndamm NJikam misses.
Ndamm NJikam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndamm NJikam throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele throws a head kick but Ndamm NJikam moves out of range.
Ndamm NJikam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ndamm NJikam walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a straight right.
Ndamm NJikam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele lands the left hand.
Ndamm NJikam misses the shot to the body.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a left hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Steele cracks Ndamm NJikam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndamm NJikam slips under a jab.
Steele misses with a hook. Ndamm NJikam ducked under it nicely.
Steele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndamm NJikam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ndamm NJikam lands the left hand.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele avoids the body shot from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele moves out of range as Ndamm NJikam strikes.
Ndamm NJikam ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a looping right.
Steele throws a jab when Ndamm NJikam was well out of range.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Ndamm NJikam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndamm NJikam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a straight right.
A big left from Steele misses.
Ndamm NJikam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Ndamm NJikam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndamm NJikam throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Steele defending well as Ndamm NJikam loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndamm NJikam throws out the jab.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndamm NJikam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele throws a jab when Ndamm NJikam was well out of range.
Steele moves away from the strike by Ndamm NJikam.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele clinches up with Ndamm NJikam and pushes him back against the ropes.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele works on Ndamm NJikam's body with a couple of short punches.
Ndamm NJikam swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele working aggressively here.
Ndamm NJikam misses with the head strike.
Ndamm NJikam tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the ropes.
Ndamm NJikam tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndamm NJikam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Ndamm NJikam.
Steele clinches up against the ropes.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ndamm NJikam backwards.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a punch to the body.
Ndamm NJikam lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steele slips a jab from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndamm NJikam.
Ndamm NJikam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ndamm NJikam checks it well.
Ndamm NJikam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndamm NJikam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele lunges at Ndamm NJikam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ndamm NJikam's hand.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele connects with a jab.
Ndamm NJikam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndamm NJikam scores with a nice right hand.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndamm NJikam throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Ndamm NJikam misses.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndamm NJikam doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Steele moves out of range as Ndamm NJikam strikes.
Steele slips a straight right by Ndamm NJikam.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Ndamm NJikam moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Ndamm NJikam throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele scores with a nice head shot.
Ndamm NJikam ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ndamm NJikam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Ndamm NJikam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndamm NJikam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Steele catches Ndamm NJikam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ndamm NJikam is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndamm NJikam. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sami Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndamm NJikam throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndamm NJikam.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a looping right.
Steele 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.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Oh Ndamm NJikam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ndamm NJikam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndamm NJikam seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndamm NJikam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
A jab from Ndamm NJikam misses.
Steele slips a straight right by Ndamm NJikam.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Ndamm NJikam misses.
Ndamm NJikam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ndamm NJikam scrambles back to his feet.
Steele with a jab.
Ndamm NJikam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndamm NJikam loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndamm NJikam moves away.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele slips under a jab.
Ndamm NJikam missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndamm NJikam looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Ndamm NJikam throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndamm NJikam.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ndamm NJikam in his tracks.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ndamm NJikam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Ndamm NJikam.
Ndamm NJikam moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Ndamm NJikam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Ndamm NJikam throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele clobbers Ndamm NJikam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ndamm NJikam throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Ndamm NJikam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Ndamm NJikam tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndamm NJikam working aggressively here.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ndamm NJikam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ndamm NJikam's efforts to push away.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Ndamm NJikam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndamm NJikam.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndamm NJikam backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndamm NJikam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndamm NJikam backwards.
Sami Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele digs a right hand into Ndamm NJikam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ndamm NJikam's gas tank.
Ndamm NJikam misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndamm NJikam.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Ndamm NJikam's ribcage. Ndamm NJikam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Ndamm NJikam backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ndamm NJikam backwards.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ndamm NJikam with a big uppercut! Ndamm NJikam tries to clinch up but Steele pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Ndamm NJikam to the mat! Ndamm NJikam covers up and Steele unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sami Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 4063 p4p, 412 weight class) and Brad Cubbedge (ranked 2603 p4p, 292 weight class). Laranja comes to the ring accompanied by Sangue Do Laranja. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laranja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge cracks Laranja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laranja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Laranja misses.
Laranja looks to land a combination but Cubbedge avoids it well.
Laranja drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the ropes.
Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cubbedge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cubbedge stops a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Cubbedge .
Laranja fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge stalks Laranja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laranja's face. Laranja staggers backwards, shaken.
Brad Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
Laranja takes one to the side of the head.
Laranja wants to clinch
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Laranja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laranja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cubbedge sizes up Laranja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cubbedge as he connects with a hook.
Laranja moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge lands with a nice body punch.
Laranja blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laranja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Laranja ducked under it nicely.
Laranja attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laranja.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Cubbedge catches Laranja right on the button with a cross.
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laranja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laranja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laranja shoots in but Cubbedge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cubbedge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laranja backs up against the ropes.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Laranja moves out of range of the body kick from Cubbedge .
Laranja rushes Cubbedge and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Laranja avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants to take the fight to the mat but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cubbedge jumps guard and drags Laranja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laranja looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cubbedge trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cubbedge trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Laranja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge postures up and lands a big shot to Laranja's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to stand but Laranja is controlling from the bottom.
Cubbedge is posturing up here but Laranja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cubbedge tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cubbedge has to tap! Slick submission there by Laranja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
After the fight, Renato Laranja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 2006 p4p, 232 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 2176 p4p, 245 weight class). Ben Reed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Larkin.
Larkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Larkin settles back down.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Reed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Larkin into the ropes.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Reed feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larkin.
Larkin is working Reed over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
Larkin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reed!
Larkin breaks from Reed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Larkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.
Larkin looking to finish Reed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reed!
Larkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reed?
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed can't escape the position.
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Reed frees his head quite easily.
Larkin throws some wild stikes that Reed manages to avoid easily.
Reed avoids a strike by Larkin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Larkin's guard! Fantastic escape!
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Reed lands a jab.
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Larkin lands with a cross.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Larkin.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Larkin.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larkin.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Larkin throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Larkin throws a strike but Reed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Larkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Larkin. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed walks into a jab.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Larkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed trying to remain calm as Larkin controls from the top position.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Larkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed passes to side control.
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Reed has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to take his opponent's back but Larkin doesn't allow it.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larkin pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is trying to control but Larkin manages to pass to mount!
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throwing strikes here but Reed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Larkin with shots to the head and body - Reed looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larkin landing punches.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Mathews (ranked 1830 p4p, 230 weight class) and Tony Vazzappo (ranked 2891 p4p, 330 weight class). Mathews comes to the ring accompanied by Way Down We Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vazzappo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo misses with a two punch combination.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo clinches up with Mathews and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Mathews has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Vazzappo avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazzappo prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Vazzappo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews prevents Vazzappo from breaking the clinch.
Vazzappo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mathews lands an elbow just above Vazzappo 's eye.
It looks like Tony Vazzappo has been cut.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazzappo's elbow.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Vazzappo tries to throw a body punch but Mathews avoids it by throwing Vazzappo back against the ropes.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses.
Vazzappo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews tries to work over Vazzappo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews prevents Vazzappo from breaking the clinch.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews lands a nice elbow.
Vazzappo wants to break free but Mathews has control.
Vazzappo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathews tries a body shot but Vazzappo blocks it.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Vazzappo blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Vazzappo tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the ropes.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazzappo blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathews lands a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Vazzappo tries to tie him up.
Mathews has Vazzappo pressed against the ropes, preventing Vazzappo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Vazzappo throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Mathews.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathews.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mathews throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Mathews as the two fighters clinch.
Mathews scores with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo looks winded!
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Vazzappo is rocked!
Mathews scores with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathews finish him?
Vazzappo takes an elbow to the temple.
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clinched against the ropes, Mathews lands a big elbow that drops Vazzappo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Vazzappo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 793 p4p, 106 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 2573 p4p, 289 weight class). Neo Nova has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova scores with a jab.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
A big left from Williams misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
Nova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nova at a distance.
Nova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Nova's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Nova. That snapped Williams's head back.
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Nova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Nova tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Nova throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nova scores with a jab to the head.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams blocks a jab.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nova takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova is working Williams over against the ropes.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams wants to stall.
Nova tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a body punch.
Nova tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Nova trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams tries a body shot but Nova blocks it.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
Nova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Nova lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nova taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Nova taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Nova as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the ropes.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Nova back against the ropes.
Williams lands a right hand.
Nova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nova prevents a body shot from Williams.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Nova improves position.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nova under the eye.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nova's head.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nova misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nova.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova blocks a jab.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nova throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Nova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Williams lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a leg kick
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nova looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Nova up and slammed him! Nova can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Williams trying to control the position but Nova is working away.
Williams takes a little break here. Nova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nova is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova with the active half guard here but Williams passes nicely into side control.
Nova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova trying to remain calm as Williams controls from the top position.
Nova tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Nova is not content to let Williams control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams taking a break here but Nova is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Williams controlling the action here.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Nova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams closes the distance and pushes Nova back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova looking to stall.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Nova gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Nova tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams has clasped his hands together around Nova's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nova wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nova is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nova to get the leverage.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Nova from advancing to side control.
Nova is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams has control of Nova's left arm, preventing Nova from doing any damage.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nova controls the pace.
Williams looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams keeping full guard, as Nova tries to pass.
Nova wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to sweep here but Nova controlling him for the moment.
Williams is trying to keep Nova in close.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nova misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
Nova blocks a jab.
Nova defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Some wild striking there from Nova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Nova's head.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Nova counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Nova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nova walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams works Nova's body with a nice hook.
Nova misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams works Nova's body with a nice hook.
Nova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Robin Williams wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Robin Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2061 p4p, 249 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 1372 p4p, 171 weight class). Epirus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Devil and The Huntsman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus swinging wildly here.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Epirus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Epirus scores with a body shot.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.
Serronen slips a jab and a cross from Epirus.
Epirus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Epirus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Nice body kick there by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Epirus throws a head kick that misses.
Epirus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses.
Epirus blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Serronen 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.
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epirus momentarily.
Serronen throws a front kick that sends Epirus stumbling back into the ropes.
Epirus tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Epirus takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen cracks the inside of Epirus's front leg.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
A short uppercut from Serronen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike.
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Serronen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epirus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serronen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epirus takes the fight into the clinch.
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Epirus takes the fight into the clinch.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Epirus controls the action.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Epirus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epirus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Epirus throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serronen lands a head kick. Epirus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Serronen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epirus is rocked!
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Oh Epirus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BOOM! Serronen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Epirus. Epirus tries to recover but Serronen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Epirus lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Cousins (ranked 1558 p4p, 178 weight class) and Arminia Bielefeld (ranked 2290 p4p, 232 weight class). Bielefeld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crowder. 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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279 lbs
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240 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Cousins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arminia Bielefeld !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousins has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cousins.
Cousins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bielefeld looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cousins.
It looks like Arminia Bielefeld has been cut.
Cousins avoids a wild elbow strike from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld takes an elbow to the temple.
Cousins lands with a light punch inside.
Bielefeld takes an elbow to the temple.
Cousins drops Bielefeld with a big knee straight up the middle! Bielefeld is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bielefeld is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cousins feinted with a counter takedown.
Bielefeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Cousins finish him?
Bielefeld walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cousins swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeMarcus Cousins!
After winning the bout, DeMarcus Cousins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Askren (ranked 236 p4p, 35 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 683 p4p, 97 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Regueiro coming out on top.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Askren tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Askren tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Askren.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Regueiro jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Regueiro misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Regueiro slips under a jab.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Regueiro managing to control the position.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Regueiro blocks nicely.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is fighting to break Regueiro's control of his arms but Regueiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Regueiro trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Regueiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Askren has picked Regueiro up and slammed him! Regueiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Askren manages to pass to side control!
Askren grinds an elbow into Regueiro's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Regueiro stops Askren from passing to mount.
Askren working away.
Regueiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Askren taking a breather here.
Regueiro taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Regueiro tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Regueiro gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the ropes.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren works Regueiro's body with a nice hook.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Regueiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Regueiro throws the kick towards the body but Askren avoids it.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Askren - just one landing.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regueiro as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
Regueiro jabs at Askren's body.
Askren thuds his right hand into Regueiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Regueiro is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Askren.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Regueiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Regueiro.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Askren.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Askren cracks Regueiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro thumps Askren with a low kick.
Regueiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro lands with a cross.
Askren tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Askren throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Regueiro does no damage.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Regueiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Regueiro is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control.
Askren working Regueiro over with strikes.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Regueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Regueiro scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Regueiro sprawls and moves away.
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Askren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Regueiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren clinches up with Regueiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Regueiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Regueiro tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Regueiro tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren is looking to control Regueiro's arms but Regueiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the ropes.
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Regueiro is looking to chop away at Askren's legs.
Askren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Regueiro avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Regueiro misses
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren working Regueiro over with strikes.
Matt Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Regueiro wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren is nestled in close to Regueiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Regueiro controlling the position well.
Regueiro trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing that Askren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Regueiro trying to control from the bottom.
Regueiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Askren is staying active.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren stops Regueiro from getting back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Askren content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matt Askren did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Regueiro throws the kick towards the body but Askren avoids it.
A low kick from Regueiro is predictable there
and Askren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askren.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is fighting to break Regueiro's control of his arms but Regueiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Regueiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Regueiro's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Regueiro working a defensive guard but Askren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Regueiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren prevents Regueiro from escaping the position.
Askren working away.
Regueiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro tries to buck Askren off but he can't manage it.
Askren scoring with strikes but Regueiro is staying in there.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Askren looking to control but Regueiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askren breaks from Regueiro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Regueiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is trying to stand up.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Regueiro is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Askren content just to control the position here.
Regueiro tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Regueiro hang on?
Askren unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren had his way with Julio Regueiro in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Askren swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Askren lands a jab to the nose.
Askren dips to his left and cracks Regueiro with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Askren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Regueiro has time to react.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Regueiro didn't expect that.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Regueiro looking to control but Askren passes into half guard.
Askren winds up and cracks Regueiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro trying to control but Askren postures up.
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Regueiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Regueiro is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro wants to sweep but Askren has passed to side control!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Regueiro tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regueiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back!
Askren is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to break free.
Askren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Askren wants to control but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Askren is looking to improve his position but Regueiro isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Askren.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro wins by split decision!
Julio Regueiro is the new welterweight champion!
Julio Regueiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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