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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuchar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 21 Savage - No Heart. Ajax has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Marco Ajax told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kuchar.
A big left from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar throws a hook but Ajax avoids it easily.
Kuchar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuchar blocks a head kick by Ajax.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ajax or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuchar, which made it look bad.
Kuchar throws a low kick but Ajax moves out of range easily.
Kuchar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ajax lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuchar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuchar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax throws a right hand that misses
and Kuchar counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuchar misses the jab.
Kuchar throws a low kick but Ajax moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuchar's head backwards.
Ajax throws a wild body kick that Kuchar sees coming a mile off.
Kuchar moves out of range of the leg kick from Ajax.
Ajax has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ajax tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuchar walks into a left hand.
Kuchar misses with a low kick.
Ajax let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Kuchar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuchar misses with a straight left.
Ajax with a hook.
Ajax throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuchar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Kuchar.
Kuchar with a hook.
Kuchar lands a head shot.
Ajax's corner calls for a 1-2. Ajax obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Ajax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ajax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuchar.
Ajax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Kuchar throws a low kick but Ajax avoids it.
Kuchar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuchar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
Ajax throws a hook but Kuchar blocks it.
It looked like Kuchar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuchar checks the leg kick.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ajax's head backwards.
Ajax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ajax scoring well with a low kick there.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuchar throwing a counter right hand but Ajax manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuchar sprawls well. Kuchar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Kuchar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuchar misses the target.
Ajax gets a double leg takedown into Kuchar's guard.
Kuchar has control of Ajax's left arm, preventing Ajax from doing any damage.
Ajax throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuchar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Kuchar is keeping the position.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax is stalling in the full guard.
Ajax landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax won't allow Kuchar to sweep him here.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuchar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajax tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuchar is retaining full guard.
Ajax throws an elbow that misses. Kuchar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ajax's guard. Nice move by Kuchar!
Ajax looking for a guillotine here but Kuchar defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuchar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Ajax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ajax.
Marco Ajax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ajax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuchar.
Ajax misses with a leg kick
and Kuchar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Kuchar saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Ajax.
Ajax lands with a good body shot.
Kuchar cracks Ajax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuchar dodges the punch combination from Ajax.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuchar moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ajax is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ajax takes one on the button.
Kuchar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ajax cracks Kuchar with an open hand slap.
Ajax fails with a takedown attempt.
Ajax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuchar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuchar misses with a hook. Ajax ducked under it nicely.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Ajax shoots for a takedown but Kuchar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matt Kuchar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax tests Kuchar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Ajax.
Ajax misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuchar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajax has time to react.
Kuchar lunges at Ajax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ajax's hand.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ajax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ajax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuchar momentarily.
Ajax is looking to chop away at Kuchar's legs.
Ajax closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuchar to the mat! Kuchar manages to get full guard.
Kuchar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajax is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuchar is trying to control the position but Ajax postures up.
Kuchar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajax is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar seems keen to control Ajax's posture.
Kuchar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ajax trying to move into half guard but instead Kuchar has managed to sweep!
Kuchar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Kuchar wants to stand but Ajax is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Kuchar from controlling successfully.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet.
Kuchar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuchar has managed to get both his arms back between Ajax's legs - danger averted.
Kuchar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Ajax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ajax throws a body kick that misses.
Kuchar lands a jab to the head.
Ajax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ajax motions for Kuchar to come forward. Ajax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ajax defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Ajax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ajax throws a leg kick
and Kuchar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses.
Ajax looks to land a left hand but Kuchar moved out of range nicely.
Ajax slips under a jab from Kuchar.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Kuchar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuchar throws a nice looking combination but Ajax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ajax, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuchar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ajax under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuchar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuchar defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Kuchar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ajax misses with a body shot.
Ajax lands a really nice looking cross but Kuchar seems unphased.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Ajax throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ajax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuchar counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuchar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuchar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ajax throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuchar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Ajax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Ajax.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuchar is just out of range.
Kuchar is looking to counter punch.
Matt Kuchar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuchar thuds his right hand into Ajax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ajax blocks a jab.
Ajax punishes Kuchar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ajax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ajax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuchar throws out a powerful jab.
Kuchar scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Ajax moved away.
Kuchar lands with a good body shot.
Kuchar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ajax takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kuchar misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ajax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuchar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuchar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Ajax checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ajax.
Ajax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ajax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Marco Ajax has been cut.
Ajax lands with a nice body kick.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Ajax cracks Kuchar with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is looking to slow Kuchar down with leg kicks.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Ajax.
Kuchar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuchar moves away from the strike by Ajax.
Kuchar blocks a head kick by Ajax.
Kuchar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Ajax appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ajax makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuchar trying to keep a closed guard but Ajax is proving a slippery customer.
Ajax landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Kuchar keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ajax 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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