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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Eastwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lang's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Eastwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eastwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastwood counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a straight left.
James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Eastwood's head but Eastwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang throws a body punch but Eastwood moves out of range.
Lang takes one to the chin there.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eastwood.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang throws a series of punches but Eastwood avoids them all with ease.
Eastwood missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eastwood dodges the punch combination from Lang.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eastwood manages to avoid it.
Eastwood slips under a jab.
Lang cracks Eastwood with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eastwood. Eastwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
letting Eastwood counter with a right hand.
Lang looks gassed!
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastwood throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastwood lands a jab to Lang's midsection.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eastwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Eastwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Eastwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang misses with a combination
and Eastwood counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
Eastwood lands a with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Eastwood finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Eastwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Eastwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eastwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lang thinking.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Eastwood.
An inside leg kick from Eastwood misses.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eastwood backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang throws a series of punches but Eastwood moves out of range.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eastwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Eastwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eastwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eastwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eastwood throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eastwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eastwood slips a jab from Lang.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Eastwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Lang misses
and Eastwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastwood misses with a two punch combination.
Eastwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Lang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eastwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lang throws a jab when Eastwood was well out of range.
Eastwood lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang misses the body punch
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eastwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eastwood throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Eastwood counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Eastwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Eastwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Eastwood misses with a low kick.
Eastwood connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Eastwood slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a double jab
and Eastwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eastwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang checks a leg kick.
Eastwood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lang throws a hook but Eastwood blocks it.
A shot to the body from Lang misses
enabling Eastwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Eastwood.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eastwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Eastwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang misses with a looping left.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eastwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Lang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Eastwood's head back.
Lang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eastwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eastwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Lang cracks Eastwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eastwood looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Eastwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang throws a right and a left that Eastwood avoids nicely.
Eastwood lands with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Lang.
Eastwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastwood defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Eastwood ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eastwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Eastwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
James Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang blocks a head kick by Eastwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang swings for the body but Eastwood moves out of range.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang tries to bum rush Eastwood with a series of wild strikes but Eastwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eastwood slips under a jab from Lang.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eastwood throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lang throws a jab when Eastwood was well out of range.
Eastwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eastwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Lang lands.
Eastwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eastwood slips under a jab from Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastwood misses with a low kick.
Eastwood catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang misses with a body punch
and Eastwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Eastwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eastwood misses with a body kick.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eastwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws the left hand but Eastwood avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Eastwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Lang blocks a low kick nicely.
Eastwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastwood stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Eastwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang throws a body punch but Eastwood moves out of range.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eastwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eastwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eastwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eastwood tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eastwood digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Eastwood takes one to the side of the head.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Eastwood.
Eastwood blocks a jab.
Eastwood throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang with a nice cross.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Lang.
Eastwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eastwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Eastwood moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eastwood.
Eastwood ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Eastwood counter with a right hand.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Anders Eastwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eastwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eastwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Lang should have avoided that one.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang throws a sloppy body shot
letting Eastwood counter with a right hand.
Eastwood throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Eastwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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.
Jab by Lang.
Lang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eastwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eastwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang lands with a right hand.
Lang misses with a combination
and Eastwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Eastwood connects with the punch.
Eastwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Eastwood walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lang.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eastwood manages to avoid it.
Eastwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang throws a hook but Eastwood avoids it easily.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Lang!
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energy
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hype
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