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SFC 64: Sackett vs. Stapleton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo comes to the cage accompanied by Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho . Frank has chosen Ball Game as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tony Frank was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
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 Frank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Azevedo throws a head kick that Frank semi-blocks.
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Azevedo lands a head kick!
Frank is rocked!
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Azevedo finish him?
A big left from Frank misses.
A head kick misses from Azevedo.
Frank is looking to clinch but Azevedo is avoiding it.
Frank seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Azevedo.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azevedo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Azevedo blocks the low kick.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo cracks Frank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azevedo misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank misses the jab.
Azevedo lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into range.
Frank blocks a head kick by Azevedo.
Azevedo throws a hook but Frank avoids it easily.
Azevedo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azevedo scrambles back to his feet.
Frank misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Azevedo.
Thiago Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo looks to land a combination but Frank avoids it well.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo has time to react.
Frank pushes Azevedo up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo wants to break free but Frank has control.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Azevedo takes a shot to the head.
Frank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azevedo up against the cage.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank just leaning against Azevedo, taking a breather.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries a body shot but Azevedo blocks it.
Azevedo tries to break free but Frank pushes him back against the cage.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo is out of range and Frank settles back down.
Azevedo scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Azevedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank blocks a head kick by Azevedo.
Azevedo looks to land a combination. Frank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Azevedo moved out of range.
Azevedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank throws a leg kick but Azevedo checks it.
Azevedo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank defending well as Azevedo loads up on a big left hand.
Frank is looking to clinch but Azevedo is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses.
Frank throws a series of punches but Azevedo moves out of range.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azevedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azevedo misses with a head kick.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Azevedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Azevedo sprawls well.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
Frank moves out of range as Azevedo throws a body kick.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Frank misses the jab.
Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo as Frank shoots in.
Thiago Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Frank.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo's shoulder, as Azevedo tries to avoid the shot.
Frank tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Frank blocks a low kick nicely.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank throws a head kick but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank misses with a hook. Azevedo ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Frank misses.
Azevedo blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azevedo moves out of range as Frank strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azevedo staying out of range there.
Azevedo throws a good cross that connects.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Azevedo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Thiago Azevedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Frank is looking to score with low kicks.
Frank throws a jab when Azevedo was well out of range.
Azevedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank tries to clinch there but Azevedo circles away.
Thiago Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Frank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Azevedo scores with a hook.
Frank is looking to score with low kicks.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Azevedo coming out on top.
Azevedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Azevedo throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Azevedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Azevedo. Those never looked like landing.
Azevedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank throws a jab when Azevedo was well out of range.
Azevedo ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frank.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo is out of range and Frank settles back down.
Frank slips under a jab from Azevedo.
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses.
Azevedo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo.
Frank throws out a powerful jab.
Azevedo throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Frank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Azevedo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azevedo's waist but Azevedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frank off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Azevedo.
Azevedo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azevedo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Azevedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevedo blocks a head kick by Frank.
Frank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azevedo!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Azevedo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frank thows a huge punch but Azevedo dodges it nicely.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azevedo defending well though.
Frank throwing shots but Azevedo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is pressing down on Frank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azevedo trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Azevedo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Azevedo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
Frank slips under a jab from Azevedo.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo misses with a head kick.
A big left from Frank misses.
Azevedo misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking to slow Azevedo down with leg kicks.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
A big left from Frank misses.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo.
Azevedo slips under a jab.
Frank lands a leg kick that knocks Azevedo off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws a push kick but Azevedo slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Azevedo misses.
A big right from Azevedo misses.
Azevedo moves away from the strike by Frank.
Azevedo misses with a body kick.
Frank slips under a jab.
Azevedo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azevedo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frank!
Azevedo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Azevedo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank slips a straight right by Azevedo.
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Azevedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Azevedo throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azevedo to the mat! Azevedo manages to get full guard.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank tries to stand but Azevedo is controlling from the bottom.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azevedo is pulling down on Frank's head to control his posture.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Azevedo blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Azevedo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Azevedo throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Azevedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Frank lands in his opponent's guard.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frank working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Frank looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Frank wasn't active enough on the ground.
Azevedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo lands with a slapping head kick.
Azevedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azevedo scores with a one two! Frank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Azevedo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank avoids the head kick by Azevedo.
Azevedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank avoids the head kick by Azevedo.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Azevedo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thiago Azevedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Frank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azevedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Azevedo as he checks the leg kick.
Azevedo defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo misses with a head kick.
Frank throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Azevedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frank throws a series of punches but Azevedo moves out of range.
Azevedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Frank gets a double leg takedown into Azevedo's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azevedo trying to control the position here.
Azevedo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
Azevedo wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Azevedo is controlling him.
Tony Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azevedo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azevedo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). James Jameson 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padero shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense.
Jameson throws a body punch but Padero moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jameson.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Padero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jameson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Padero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Padero passes Jameson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Padero .
Jameson won't allow Padero to pass to mount.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Padero is controlling him
Padero controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padero is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Padero is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero is controlling the pace.
Padero stalling away here and it's allowed Jameson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Padero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Padero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Rukah Padero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padero manages to avoid it.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padero manages to avoid it.
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Padero .
Jameson misses with an uppercut. Padero saw that one coming.
Jameson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson swings for the body but Padero moves out of range.
Padero throws a body punch but Jameson moves out of range.
Padero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jameson swings for the body but Padero moves out of range.
Jameson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Padero counters with a shoot takedown. Jameson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Padero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Padero passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jameson lands with a kick to the temple. Padero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jameson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Padero dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Padero 's head and hops out.
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Padero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jameson.
Jameson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Padero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padero trying to advance position but Jameson counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson can't keep his opponent in guard - Padero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jameson is trying to control but can't.
Padero stalling.
Jameson is not content to let Padero control the position.
Padero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Padero passes to side control.
Padero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jameson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Padero is trying to get an arm triangle but Jameson is defending well.
Jameson tries to buck Padero off but Padero is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Padero tries for a kimura but Jameson is defending well.
Padero trying to control the action but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet but Padero drags him back down.
Padero controlling the position.
Padero wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jameson prevents Padero from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Padero blocks a head kick by Jameson.
Jameson throws a series of strikes that have Padero backpedaling.
Jameson looks to land a body kick but Padero moved away.
Padero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson throws a shot to the body.
Jameson looks to score with a jab to the body but Padero is just out of range.
Jameson throws out a leg kick but Padero moves out of range and Jameson only half commits.
Jameson lands with a right hand.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padero closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jameson.
Padero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Padero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jameson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jameson slowing the pace effectively.
Jameson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jameson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Padero tries to pull guard but Jameson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukah Padero . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padero scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson struggles to land a body shot inside as Padero controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Padero - that landed with a thud.
Padero blocks an uppercut.
Padero is trying to pull guard but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Padero .
Jameson is trying to maintain a safe position but Padero gets an underhook and turns Jameson into the cage.
Padero jumps guard but Jameson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Padero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jameson's efforts to push away.
Padero jumps into guard, dragging Jameson to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero has his hands on Jameson's head, controlling the position.
Padero is looking for a triangle but Jameson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson postures up.
Padero can't keep his opponent in guard - Jameson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson trying to pass the guard but Padero defending well.
Rukah Padero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Padero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Padero trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Jameson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padero is controlling Jameson's trapped leg to prevent Jameson from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rukah Padero just wasn't active enough.
Padero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jameson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Padero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jameson's guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Padero isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padero 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Jameson.
I think Padero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukah Padero !
Rukah Padero took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated James Jameson had this to say: 'I'm gonna get him next time.
Just watch'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Almodovar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Unchained's choice of entrance music: Soviet Connection. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Almodovar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Django Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unchained throws a right and a left that Almodovar avoids nicely.
Unchained showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almodovar.
Almodovar takes a swing at Unchained's ribcage but misses.
Almodovar tried to score with a low kick but Unchained checks it.
Almodovar misses with a wild body shot.
Unchained blocks a head kick by Almodovar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Almodovar.
Almodovar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unchained misses with a hook.
A big left from Almodovar misses.
Almodovar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Almodovar does no damage.
Unchained looks to land a combination but Almodovar avoids it well.
Unchained just misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained throws a leg kick which misses Almodovar's front leg but catches the back leg as Almodovar tries to avoid it.
Almodovar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Django Unchained has been cut.
Almodovar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unchained connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unchained connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almodovar. Almodovar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unchained cracks Almodovar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Unchained.
Almodovar throws a leg kick but Unchained moved away.
Almodovar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Unchained ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
Almodovar looks to land a combination but Unchained avoids it well.
Unchained throws a wild body kick that Almodovar sees coming a mile off.
Almodovar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Almodovar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unchained's sensitive parts.
Unchained lets loose with a powerful body kick. Almodovar will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almodovar misses with a series of wild punches.
Unchained is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Unchained thuds his right hand into Almodovar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Unchained cracks Almodovar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almodovar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unchained has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Almodovar misses.
Unchained catches Almodovar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almodovar moves out of range of the body kick from Unchained.
Good leg kick by Unchained there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unchained uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almodovar.
Unchained comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unchained is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Almodovar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Almodovar throws a wild body kick that Unchained sees coming a mile off.
Unchained moves into range and connects with a jab.
Unchained connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almodovar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Almodovar moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained with a jab.
Unchained misses the body punch
and Almodovar counters with a series of strikes. Unchained will be more careful next time no doubt.
Unchained connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Almodovar misses the jab.
Almodovar misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Almodovar.
Almodovar needs to keep his hands up - Unchained had a free shot at his head there.
Unchained throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almodovar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Almodovar. Those never looked like landing.
Unchained uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almodovar.
Almodovar fails to land with a series of punches.
Unchained scores with the left hand. Almodovar knows he should have avoided that one.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almodovar is looking to chop away at Unchained's legs.
A head kick misses from Unchained.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Almodovar.
Unchained throws a leg kick but Almodovar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unchained lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Unchained.
Unchained missing with a left hand there. Almodovar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almodovar scores with a head kick. Unchained tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Almodovar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almodovar misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unchained lands a nice looking body shot.
Almodovar misses with a hook
and Unchained counters with a slapping leg kick.
Almodovar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Unchained's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Almodovar's head coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Almodovar throws a head kick but Unchained moves out of range.
Almodovar is breathing heavily.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Almodovar slips the punch.
Almodovar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Almodovar throws a hook to the side of Unchained's head but Unchained sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Unchained lands.
Unchained avoids a kick to the body.
Almodovar throws a head kick that misses.
Almodovar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Almodovar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unchained jabs at Almodovar's body.
Almodovar tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unchained.
Almodovar takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Pedro Almodovar has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Unchained. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unchained.
Unchained scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almodovar in his tracks.
Unchained turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Almodovar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unchained moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Django Unchained dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Almodovar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Almodovar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almodovar.
Unchained uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almodovar.
A cross from Unchained lands.
Almodovar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Unchained.
Unchained dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Almodovar. That did some damage!
Almodovar looks to land a left hand but Unchained moved out of range nicely.
Unchained scores with a crisp jab that stopped Almodovar in his tracks.
Django Unchained seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Unchained scores with a nice right hand.
Unchained displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Almodovar throws out the jab.
Almodovar misses with an uppercut. Unchained saw that one coming.
Jab by Unchained.
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!
Unchained misses the shot to the body.
Unchained lands a jab to the head.
Almodovar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Almodovar throws a lazy right hand but Unchained sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almodovar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unchained.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a head kick but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained lands a nice hook to Almodovar's body. Almodovar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Unchained scores with a hook.
Unchained feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Almodovar's calf.
Unchained lands a jab.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Almodovar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almodovar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Unchained lands with a straight right. Almodovar didn't see that one coming.
Unchained feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Almodovars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almodovar.
A telegraphed right hand from Almodovar misses the target.
Almodovar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro Almodovar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almodovar moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unchained slips under a jab.
Almodovar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almodovar looks to land a right hand but Unchained moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Unchained.
Almodovar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unchained keeps Almodovar at a distance using the push kick.
Almodovar throws a wild body kick that Unchained sees coming a mile off.
Almodovar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unchained throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Almodovar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unchained lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unchained is looking to slow Almodovar down with leg kicks.
Unchained lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Unchained. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unchained.
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almodovar.
Almodovar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Almodovar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Almodovar misses with a wild body shot.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unchained comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Almodovar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Almodovar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar misses with a low kick as Unchained jumps back.
Unchained works over Almodovar's head and body with a nice combination.
Unchained throws a shot to the body.
Unchained takes a swing at Almodovar's ribcage but misses.
Unchained scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Unchained there.
Almodovar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Almodovar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Almodovar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Unchained to score with a decent uppercut.
Almodovar misses with a hook to the body
enabling Unchained to counter with a crisp jab.
Almodovar is rocked!
Almodovar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unchained.
Almodovar misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almodovar ducks right into an uppercut from Unchained.
Oh Almodovar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unchained connects with an inside leg kick.
Almodovar seems to have got his legs back now.
Almodovar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unchained.
Unchained stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Almodovar there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Unchained throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unchained swings for the body but Almodovar moves out of range.
Nice shot by Unchained.
Nice cross by Unchained.
Unchained thuds his right hand into Almodovar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almodovar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unchained scores with a nice head shot.
Unchained has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unchained slips a straight right by Almodovar.
Unchained connects with a looping right hand.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. Almodovar saw that one coming.
Unchained scores with a jab to the head.
Unchained buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unchained cracks a nice hook into Almodovar's ribs.
Unchained thuds his right hand into Almodovar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Unchained scores with a shot to the body.
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Django Unchained showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Unchained scores with a push kick.
Unchained fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Almodovar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Unchained scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Unchained.
Almodovar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almodovar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unchained buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Almodovar throws the left hand but Unchained avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Unchained.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Unchained.
Almodovar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unchained lands a high kick to the side of Almodovar's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Unchained dives into guard, looking to finish.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Unchained wants to control from the top but Almodovar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained won't allow Almodovar to get back to his feet.
Unchained throws a strike but Almodovar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Unchained is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Django Unchained hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Almodovar scores with a punch to the head.
Almodovar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almodovar.
Unchained lands a leg kick that knocks Almodovar off balance momentarily.
Unchained uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almodovar.
Unchained scores with a jab. Almodovar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Almodovar walks into a straight right hand from Unchained.
Almodovar avoids the head kick by Unchained.
Unchained throws a leg kick which misses Almodovar's front leg but catches the back leg as Almodovar tries to avoid it.
Unchained scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Almodovar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Unchained throws a body punch but Almodovar moves out of range.
Unchained tries to land a front kick but Almodovar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Almodovar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Almodovar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unchained.
Almodovar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unchained.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Almodovar throws a body kick that misses.
Almodovar misses with a body kick.
Unchained tests Almodovar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almodovar avoids the body shot from Unchained.
Unchained takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Almodovar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unchained.
Almodovar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unchained takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Unchained finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Almodovar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Almodovar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Unchained fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unchained checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almodovar moves away.
Unchained slips a jab from Almodovar.
Unchained throws a head kick but Almodovar moves out of range.
Almodovar slips under a jab.
Unchained throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unchained misses with a hook.
Unchained's corner calls for a 1-2. Unchained obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unchained moves out of range of the body kick.
Almodovar looks to land a right hand but Unchained moved out of range.
Unchained scores with a leg kick.
Unchained connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almodovar misses with a hook.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of Almodovar's head but Almodovar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unchained scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro Almodovar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Almodovar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Django Unchained comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unchained 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Django Unchained!
Django Unchained thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Banger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francisco shoots in and drives through. Banger sprawls well.
Banger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Francisco quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banger working the head and body with strikes.
Francisco gets full guard.
Banger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Francisco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Francisco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banger wants to pass the guard but Francisco is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banger preventing the sweep.
Francisco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banger defends well.
Banger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger wants to pass the guard but Francisco is keeping the position.
Banger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Francisco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Francisco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Francisco!
Banger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Francisco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Francisco trying to mount his opponent but Banger defends it.
Francisco is working hard here to advance position.
Francisco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banger defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco is looking for a kimura here.
Banger wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger is in trouble now - Francisco has advanced to mount!
Francisco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco throws a strike there. Banger manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Banger actively working from the bottom here.
Francisco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francisco is looking to advance position but Banger won't allow it.
Francisco is looking for a kimura here.
Banger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francisco pulls his head out easily.
Francisco trying to control from Banger's half guard. Banger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Francisco stands and throws Banger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Francisco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banger has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banger tries to buck Francisco off but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco swings around for an armbar but Banger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Francisco's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Francisco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banger showed some decent athleticism there.
Banger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Francisco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banger's back!
Francisco is landing with strikes from the back.
Francisco working for the choke.
Banger rolls, trying to escape but Francisco keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Banger is trying to maintain the position but Francisco is very close to passing his half guard.
Francisco wants to pass the guard but Banger is defending well.
Daniel Francisco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banger is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Francisco is looking to take a break and control but Banger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francisco defends it easily.
Francisco trying to move into half guard but instead Banger has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
Banger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banger wants to control from the top but Francisco keeps moving.
Banger scoring with some ground and pound.
Banger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger pushing down on Francisco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banger prevents Francisco from improving his position.
Francisco trying to control but Banger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco tries to roll over but Banger keeps him under control.
Banger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Francisco is looking to improve his position.
Banger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Francisco!
Francisco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banger content just to control the position here.
Banger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banger is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Francisco is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger looking to break Francisco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Francisco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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!
Francisco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Murder Inc Fight Team inform us that Banger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Francisco wants to control his opponent's hands but Banger gets his hands free.
Banger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Francisco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Banger is hanging on to Francisco's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francisco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banger's arms.
Banger is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Francisco up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Banger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Banger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco with a lazy takedown attempt
so Banger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banger trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francisco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francisco wants to hit a switch here but Banger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Francisco there!
Banger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Francisco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Francisco!
Francisco looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco won't allow Banger to get back to his feet.
Francisco advances position into side control!
Banger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banger keeps trying to improve his position.
Banger is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Francisco wants to control but Banger is keeping him busy.
Francisco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francisco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banger can't do much from the bottom here.
Banger is looking to regain half guard here but Francisco keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Francisco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Francisco in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banger is trying to control Francisco's posture but Francisco avoids it.
Francisco stands up.
Francisco fails with the takedown
so Banger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Francisco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francisco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banger pushing down on Francisco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banger wants to pass the guard but Francisco is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banger is thwarting Francisco's attempts to control the position.
Banger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Banger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banger 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Banger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suu Kii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley has chosen Terror - One with the Underdogs as his entrance music. Elliott Stanley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suu Kii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliott Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kii clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Kii.
Kii lands a slapping body shot.
Kii tries to clinch up.
Kii throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Kii throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Stanley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kii lands a left hand.
Kii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kii swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kii digs a right hand into Stanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanley's gas tank.
Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanley misses with the combination.
Kii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley moves in looking to clinch but Kii pushes him off.
A head kick by Stanley misses
and Kii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kii 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 Stanley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stanley wants to clinch.
Kii scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanley should have avoided that one.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Kii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley feints and as Kii raises his hands in defense, Stanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kii looking for a guillotine here but Stanley defends easily.
Stanley being controlled here momentarily.
Kii trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Kii keeps moving.
Stanley postures up.
Kii seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Kii keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Elliott Stanley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Stanley misses.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Kii circles away.
Kii wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Kii.
Stanley misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stanley - the referee stops the clock and Kii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stanley. Kii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stanley scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kii is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Kii connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Stanley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kii is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stanley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stanley is out cold! Kii holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suu Kii!
Suu Kii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Elliott Stanley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a jobber. What can I say? I win some, I lose some. I've been losing a lot recently. It might be time for me to try to find a shittier organization to rebuild my career.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes comes to the cage accompanied by My name is MUD. Sobrante is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primus - Fisticuffs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Clawnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Les Sobrante!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Clawnes.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Sobrante is avoiding it.
Clawnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clawnes forces Sobrante back against the cage and clinches.
Sobrante jumps guard but Clawnes stands there with Sobrante around his waist. Sobrante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Sobrante in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Les Sobrante has been cut.
Sobrante has a couple of punches blocked by Clawnes.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Sobrante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sobrante takes a shot to the head.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobrante takes an elbow to the temple.
Sobrante avoiding damage as Clawnes throws knees to the body.
Clawnes lands a damaging elbow.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Sobrante 's eye.
Sobrante avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sobrante blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobrante fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobrante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clawnes moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clawnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Les Sobrante.
A nice combination there by Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a nice looking combination but Sobrante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clawnes tries to clinch up.
Sobrante shoots in and bounces Clawnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clawnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobrante is one step ahead there.
Sobrante stands and throws Clawnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sobrante has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes is looking to improve his position but Sobrante isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes is working hard here to advance position.
Sobrante is working for a guillotine from mount but Clawnes frees his head quite easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Clawnes'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.
Clawnes is trying to escape the mount.
Clawnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobrante.
Clawnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sobrante looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Clawnes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sobrante has control of Clawnes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clawnes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.
Clawnes regains half guard.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but Clawnes defending well.
Clawnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clawnes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clawnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clawnes stops Sobrante from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clawnes is looking to reverse the position.
Sobrante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clawnes!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clawnes gets back to half guard.
Clawnes wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobrante tries to pass to full mount but Clawnes defends it.
Clawnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobrante stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Clawnes is keeping the position.
Clawnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clawnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobrante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Clawnes is tightening it up a little... Sobrante has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobrante reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobrante taps out! Nice BJJ there by Clawnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Clawnes!
A very excited looking Thomas Clawnes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiteri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC -TNT. Nix has chosen Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso as his entrance music. Dave Spiteri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Nix!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Nix moves out of range.
Nix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Spiteri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nix scores with a sloppy right hand. Spiteri should have avoided that one.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri misses with a few strikes there.
Nix blocks a jab.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
Nix staying out of range there.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
Spiteri checks a leg kick.
Spiteri swings for the body but Nix moves out of range.
Nix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spiteri scores with the left hand. Nix knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Spiteri misses
and Nix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spiteri won't be happy with that.
Spiteri tries to buck Nix off but Nix is having none of it.
Nix throwing strikes but Spiteri manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spiteri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nix misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix tries to buck Spiteri off but Spiteri is having none of it.
Nix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nix keeps trying to improve his position.
Nix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nix wants to control but Spiteri is keeping him busy.
Nix prevents Spiteri from improving his position.
Nix is trying to work for a kimura but Spiteri is defending well.
Spiteri is not content to let Nix control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix wants to pass to mount but Spiteri is defending the position.
Spiteri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nix working the head and body with strikes.
Spiteri trying to control from the bottom.
Nix is pressing down on Spiteri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spiteri is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix is trying to control the action in half guard but Spiteri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nix stalling away here and it's allowed Spiteri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spiteri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiteri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Nix will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Nix is just out of range.
Nix slips a jab and a cross from Spiteri.
Spiteri punishes Nix's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Nix avoids it well.
Spiteri throws a right and a left that Nix avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Spiteri blocks the leg kick.
Spiteri lands with a shot to the body.
Nix misses with a low kick.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nix moves away.
Spiteri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Nix is out of range.
Nix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nix moves away.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Nix moves out of range.
Spiteri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spiteri lands with a nice combination. Nix backs away looking to recover.
Dave Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Nix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nix trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spiteri manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spiteri escapes and throws Nix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nix tries to buck Spiteri off but Spiteri is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix is trying to get back to half guard.
Nix can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey Nix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nix is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nix tries to improve position but can't.
Spiteri just content to control the position.
Nix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiteri tries to stand but Nix is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Nix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Spiteri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri connects with the punch.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nix.
Jab by Spiteri.
Spiteri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spiteri takes a swing at Nix's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Spiteri misses the target.
Spiteri throws a hook but Nix avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Spiteri misses.
Nix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nix.
Nix throws a body shot but no joy.
Dave Spiteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Nix moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri is looking to wear down Nix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Nix misses with a looping left.
Spiteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dave Spiteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nix is defended easily by Spiteri.
Nix moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Nix ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri punishes Nix's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Nix avoids the punch easily.
Nix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Nix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiteri.
Nix throws the kick towards the body but Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws an off balance right hand
and Nix counters with a shoot takedown. Spiteri fights it but they end up in guard.
Nix won't allow Spiteri to sweep him here.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiteri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiteri wants to sweep here but Nix controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nix wants to control from the top but Spiteri keeps moving.
Nix wants to pass the guard but Spiteri is keeping the position.
Spiteri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri keeping full guard, as Nix tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Nix.
I think Nix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Nix!
Our winner, Joey Nix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Carmina Burana - Carl Orff as his entrance music. Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Toole.
Leopoldo swings for the body but Toole moves out of range.
Toole cracks Leopoldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leopoldo cracks Toole with a good jab.
A left lands for Toole.
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leopoldo misses with an uppercut. Toole saw that one coming.
Leopoldo misses with a looping left.
Toole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leopoldo is trying to defend but Toole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Toole lands with a punch from half guard.
Toole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toole thows a huge punch but Leopoldo dodges it nicely.
Leopoldo tries to get to full guard but Toole has control of the leg.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
Toole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopoldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toole 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.
Leopoldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Leopoldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pedro Aristides Leopoldo.
Nice uppercut lands for Toole. That snapped Leopoldo's head back.
Toole slips under a jab.
Toole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toole 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toole throws a hook to the side of Leopoldo's head but Leopoldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Toole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toole catches Leopoldo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Leopoldo to the canvas!
Leopoldo is rocked!
Toole postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Leopoldo's head off the mat! Leopoldo is out! He's out! Toole jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
Ottis Toole retains his super heavyweight title!
Ottis Toole made sure to mention his sponsor, Zombie Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can I. Ben Jonathon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Rouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rouch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonathon scores with a head kick.
Jonathon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rouch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rouch clinches up against the cage.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but Rouch has him pressed against the cage.
Rouch lands an elbow that stopped Jonathon in his tracks for a moment.
Rouch lands an elbow inside that Jonathon shrugs off.
Jonathon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chase Rouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Rouch misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouch is struggling to control the position.
Rouch lands an elbow that stopped Jonathon in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Jonathon jumps guard but Rouch stands there with Jonathon around his waist. Jonathon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rouch misses with a knee strike.
Rouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rouch landing knees to the head.
Rouch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rouch crunches a lovely knee into Jonathon's ribcage.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rouch to keep the fight standing.
Rouch is stalling here.
Jonathon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jonathon being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonathon.
Rouch lands an elbow inside that Jonathon shrugs off.
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!
Rouch trying to land knees to the body.
Rouch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon avoiding damage as Rouch throws knees to the body.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but Rouch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rouch is struggling to control the position.
Rouch landing knees to the body.
Rouch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rouch stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rouch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonathon looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rouch.
Jonathon tries for a takedown but Rouch manages to get underhooks.
Jonathon tries to pull guard but Rouch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rouch lands a knee to the head.
Jonathon tries to pull guard but Rouch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rouch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rouch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jonathon's brow.
Jonathon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rouch has Jonathon pushed against the cage.
Jonathon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rouch lands an elbow that stopped Jonathon in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonathon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rouch walks away with a smile on his face. Jonathon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rouch stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonathon. Jonathon gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonathon tries for a takedown but Rouch circles away easily
and Rouch counters by moving into the clinch.
Rouch lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Rouch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Jonathon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonathon is defended easily by Rouch.
Jonathon shoots for a double leg takedown but Rouch sprawls well. He's pushed Jonathon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonathon shoots in looking for a takedown. Rouch tries to sprawl out of it but Jonathon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rouch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Rouch's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chase Rouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Rouch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rouch wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathon throws a body punch but Rouch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon shoots in looking for a takedown but Rouch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jonathon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonathon avoids a kick to the body.
Jonathon shoots in but Rouch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonathon scores with a takedown into Rouch's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jonathon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rouch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonathon looking to sit in guard and control but Rouch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rouch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonathon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rouch's guard.
Rouch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonathon on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rouch keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rouch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonathon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rouch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rouch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rouch!
Jonathon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon keeps Rouch under control for a moment.
Jonathon tries to improve position but can't.
Jonathon struggling a bit here.
Jonathon tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rouch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rouch drops an elbow to the side of Jonathon's head.
Rouch wants to stand up but Jonathon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jonathon is trying to maintain the position but Rouch is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rouch controlling the pace.
Jonathon wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jonathon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Jonathon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jonathon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rouch avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathon swings for the body but Rouch moves out of range.
Jonathon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rouch as he jumps to the side.
Jonathon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon throws a chopping leg kick but Rouch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jonathon tries to land a front kick but Rouch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rouch counters by moving into the clinch.
Chase Rouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Rouch working Jonathon over with knees to the body.
Jonathon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rouch misses with an elbow strike.
Rouch throws an elbow but it misses.
Rouch lands a knee to the body.
Rouch misses with an elbow strike.
Rouch lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rouch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonathon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon dodges an elbow strike from Rouch.
Rouch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jonathon is rocked!
Rouch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rouch finish him?
Rouch lands a big knee! That's hurt Jonathon! Oh, he's all over the place! Rouch lands another knee that sends Jonathon to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Rouch!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Rouch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by RATM: Killing in the Name. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stapleton's choice of entrance music: Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Flagon Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Stapleton's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Stapleton moved away.
Stapleton throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett slips under a jab from Stapleton.
Stapleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a right hand that Stapleton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stapleton also avoids with ease.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stapleton manages to avoid it.
Stapleton lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett cracks Stapleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Stapleton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
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!
Stapleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Stapleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stapleton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Stapleton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Stapleton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stapleton needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Sackett jabs Stapleton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stapleton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stapleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Stapleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stapleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Sackett misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stapleton with a jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a low kick but Stapleton moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton drops Sackett with a left and a right! Oh, Sackett is hurt - Stapleton dives into side control looking to finish!
Stapleton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stapleton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stapleton moves into full mount!
Stapleton tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stapleton moves to take his opponent's back.
Stapleton is trying to stick to Sackett's back but Sackett is turning into Stapleton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stapleton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sackett.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stapleton holds on and takes a little breather.
Stapleton keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stapleton keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flagon Sackett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sackett throws a push kick but Stapleton slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett slips a jab from Stapleton.
Stapleton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stapleton.
Stapleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stapleton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett slips a jab from Stapleton.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Stapleton's leg but Stapleton calmly moves out of range.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stapleton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stapleton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Stapleton saw that one coming.
Stapleton throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Stapleton throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Stapleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Stapleton moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Sackett throws a low kick but Stapleton moves out of range easily.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stapleton blocks the body kick.
Stapleton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flagon Sackett's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stapleton.
Stapleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Stapleton throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Stapleton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sackett throws a head kick but Stapleton moves out of range.
Stapleton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stapleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Stapleton moves out of range easily.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stapleton is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Stapleton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stapleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stapleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Stapleton.
Sackett moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Sackett moves forwards but Stapleton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Stapleton wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Stapleton misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stapleton.
Stapleton throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett lunges at Stapleton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stapleton's hand.
Stapleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Stapleton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stapleton.
Nice uppercut lands for Stapleton. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton misses with a straight left.
Stapleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Stapleton defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Stapleton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stapleton throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stapleton throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett thumps Stapleton with a low kick.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Stapleton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Stapleton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Stapleton's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stapleton.
Sackett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stapleton back to the cage. Sackett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stapleton checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stapleton's sensitive parts.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stapleton.
Stapleton misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stapleton.
Stapleton wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Stapleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Stapleton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stapleton on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stapleton swinging wildly here.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Flagon Sackett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Stapleton blocks the body kick.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stapleton moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Stapleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Stapleton punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Stapleton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stapleton lands with a good body shot.
Stapleton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stapleton misses with a straight right.
Stapleton avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flagon Sackett will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Stapleton's torso.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stapleton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stapleton moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Stapleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Nice shot by Sackett.
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!
Stapleton misses with an uppercut
and Sackett moves into the clinch.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Stapleton.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Stapleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stapleton blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Stapleton.
Stapleton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton is rocked!
Stapleton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett prevents a body shot from Stapleton.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stapleton tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Stapleton seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Sackett.
Stapleton can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett pushes Stapleton against the cage. Sackett is working some dirty boxing. Sackett pushes off with a quick right hook! Stapleton goes down! Stapleton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sackett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flagon Sackett!
Flagon Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
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