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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Page (ranked 3277 p4p, 410 weight class) and Jermey Arnold (ranked 4329 p4p, 495 weight class). Danny Page could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jermey Arnold's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arnold lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming.
Arnold lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Page misses with an uppercut
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Page misses.
Arnold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arnold misses with a body kick.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page tries a low kick but Arnold avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page wants to clinch.
Page moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArnold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnold.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Page is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arnold's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Arnold gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
Arnold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arnold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Page.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arnold connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnold throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.
Arnold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Page misses.
Arnold throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Page.
Arnold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Page avoids the head kick by Arnold.
Arnold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold throws a nice looking combination but Page bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Arnold and move into the clinch.
Arnold moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnold drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Page takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold moves out of range as Page strikes.
Arnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Page rather than just go for the knockout.
Page cracks a nice hook into Arnold's ribs.
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Arnold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Page.
Page lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Page misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnold misses.
Page misses with a combination
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Page tries to land a front kick but Arnold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page slips under a jab from Arnold.
Page swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Arnold utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arnold slows down the pace here.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold landing knees to the head.
Page pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Page tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
Arnold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arnold putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Arnold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arnold throws a chopping leg kick but Page manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Page clobbers Arnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnold effectively controlling the action here.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Arnold lands.
Page takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Arnold misses with a knee strike.
Arnold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arnold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arnold slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Page.
Jermey Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arnold misses with an elbow over the top.
Page being controlled against the cage.
Arnold unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Arnold.
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Arnold dodges an elbow strike from Page.
Arnold controlling the action here for a moment.
Page unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arnold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Arnold to work.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Page pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold lands a nice elbow.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arnold blocks the elbow strike.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jermey Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnold misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
Arnold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Arnold clinches.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnold as Page tries to tie him up.
Arnold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Arnold blocks an elbow strike from Page.
Page throws an elbow but it misses.
Arnold lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Arnold.
Arnold prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
Arnold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arnold is struggling to control the position.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Arnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arnold doesn't seem phased though.
Arnold tries a head kick but it misses.
Arnold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Arnold has Page pressed against the cage, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
Arnold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page scores with a hook.
Page thuds his shin into the meat of Arnold's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page misses with an uppercut. Arnold saw that one coming.
Arnold checks a low kick from Page.
A nice leg kick lands there from Page.
Page misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arnold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page gets a clinch.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Page managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Arnold lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Page.
Page is working for takedown but Arnold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page being controlled against the cage.
Arnold leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Arnold's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Page lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arnold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arnold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arnold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Arnold.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Arnold ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Arnold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Arnold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page scores with a nice strike.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arnold.
Page takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Page misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arnold has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danny Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page cracks Arnold with a nice body shot.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold blocks the elbow strike.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Arnold is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Arnold.
Jermey Arnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnold unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Arnold.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jermey Arnold.
I've got Arnold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Arnold!
Jermey Arnold decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 1908 p4p, 208 weight class) and Eldar Smith (ranked 2921 p4p, 302 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Gangster's Paradise. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eldar Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Brewer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Brewer.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brewer is keeping busy.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brewer lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Brewer on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Brewer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brewer as Smith tries to tie him up.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Smith looks winded!
A short left from Brewer.
Brewer lands with a light punch inside.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brewer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brewer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Brewer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brewer misses with some punches.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
Brewer lands with a light punch inside.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
Brewer misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stall but Brewer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brewer is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Brewer has denied him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brewer misses with some punches.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Brewer misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body.
Brewer tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Brewer lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that round.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Brewer connects with an inside leg kick.
Brewer cracks Smith with a good jab.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Frank Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Brewer staying out of range there.
Smith checks a low kick from Brewer.
Eldar Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brewer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brewer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Brewer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Brewer misses with the head strike.
Brewer gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith is rocked!
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Brewer finish him?
Brewer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Brewer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Brewer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Brewer thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1981 p4p, 271 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 2087 p4p, 286 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chlapik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlapik misses with a few strikes there.
Chlapik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage.
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter misses with a kick to the body.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Potter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Potter throws a series of strikes that have Chlapik backpedaling.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Chlapik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter gets a double leg takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Potter stands up and waves to Chlapik to follow him.
Potter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chlapik is trying to defend but Potter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chlapik won't allow Potter to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chlapik is just riding it out for now. Potter eventually gives up the hold.
Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chlapik is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
Chlapik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Potter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Potter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik tries to break the clinch but Potter is controlling the position.
Chlapik can't break the clinch.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter instigates a clinch.
Chlapik lands a hook that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Potter has Chlapik pressed against the cage, preventing Chlapik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chlapik prevents it.
Potter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chlapik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Chlapik moves out of range easily.
Chlapik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlapik tries to land a leg kick but Potter saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Potter
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Chlapik, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Chlapik against the cage but Chlapik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Chlapik tries to sprawl but Potter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chlapik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Potter is on him like a limpet, forcing Chlapik back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chlapik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potter connects with a leg kick. Chlapik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chlapik is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Chlapik circles away and we're back to standing.
Chlapik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chlapik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Potter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chlapik presses Potter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chlapik tries to break free but Potter pushes him back against the cage.
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by Chlapik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Potter sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Chlapik catches Potter right on the button with a cross.
Chlapik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter throws a jab when Chlapik was well out of range.
Chlapik takes one to the chin there.
Chlapik rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage.
Chlapik is trying to break the clinch but Potter has him pressed against the cage.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Chlapik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chlapik's efforts to push away.
Chlapik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potter throws an elbow but it misses.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Potter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Chlapik.
Potter dives in for a single leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potter cracks Chlapik with a good jab.
Potter throws a head kick but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Potter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlapik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chlapik swivels and escapes.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Chlapik there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik cracks Potter with an open hand slap.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potter is in Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Chlapik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik is trying to keep Potter in close.
Chlapik pushes Potter off and gets back to his feet.
Chlapik scores with a spinning back kick!
Potter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chlapik quickly recovers to half guard.
Chlapik wants to get back to his feet.
Chlapik gets back to full guard.
Potter trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chlapik to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chlapik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Potter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chlapik wants to break free but Potter has control.
Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Potter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Chlapik misses its target.
Chlapik misses with a double jab.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potter goes for a double leg but Chlapik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chlapik continues to drive forward.
Chlapik dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut!
Chlapik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter scores with the left hand. Chlapik knows he should have avoided that one.
Chlapik scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Chlapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chlapik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlapik moves away.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Potter trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Potter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Potter misses with a takedown attempt - Chlapik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik moves away from the strike by Potter.
Chlapik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chlapik lands a right hook to the body.
Chlapik wants to clinch.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chlapik as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chlapik sprawls well. Chlapik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter wants to clinch.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chlapik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Chlapik gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chlapik cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Potter shoots in but no luck this time.
Chlapik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlapik to the ground. Chlapik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter moves out of range as Chlapik throws a body kick.
Chlapik lands a slapping body shot.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Potter is avoiding it.
Chlapik scores with a body shot.
Chlapik has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik wants to break free but Potter has control.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chlapik slips a jab from Potter.
Chlapik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to clinch but Chlapik is having none of it.
Chlapik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chlapik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlapik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chlapik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potter on the side of the head.
Potter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chlapik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alexander Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chlapik is keeping the position for now.
Potter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chlapik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Potter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chlapik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Potter, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter is working an open guard so Chlapik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chlapik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Chlapik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Chlapik, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Chlapik against the cage but Chlapik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chlapik cracks Potter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Chlapik's head but Chlapik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlapik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chlapik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chlapik doesn't seem phased though.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Chlapik swinging wildly here.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlapik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlapik clinches.
Potter tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chlapik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
A victorious Jakub Chlapik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 2165 p4p, 313 weight class) and Mike Reilly (ranked 1881 p4p, 289 weight class). Reilly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Whispers - Rock Steady. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
35 - 22 - 5 |
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197 cm
27
211 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly lands with an overhand left.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Laoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly connects with a high kick.
Laoka lands a jab.
Good work by Laoka as he checks the leg kick.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
Laoka throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Laoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly slips a jab from Laoka.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laoka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Laoka shakes him off and moves away.
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Laoka.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Laoka tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laoka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laoka tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly pushes Laoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but Reilly is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Laoka lands with a light punch inside.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka misses with some punches.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Laoka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laoka cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Laoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laoka with a jab.
Laoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka darts in and clinches Reilly up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Laoka lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Laoka.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Laoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
Reilly misses with an elbow over the top.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laoka taking a breather.
Laoka misses with a body punch.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Laoka.
Laoka gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Reilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laoka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reilly can turn it around.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Laoka dodges an elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Reilly managing to block the knees to the body from Laoka.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Reilly lands a nice elbow.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Laoka misses with a body punch.
Laoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laoka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reilly swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Reilly clinches up with Laoka and pushes him back against the cage.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Laoka working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Laoka.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laoka into the cage.
Laoka digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka takes a shot to the head.
Laoka tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka takes a shot to the head.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Reilly blocks with his arms.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reilly misses with an elbow strike.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Katsu Laoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly pushes off an throws an elbow but Laoka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laoka misses with some punches.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Laoka.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laoka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Laoka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Laoka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka working aggressively here.
Laoka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands an elbow just above Laoka 's eye.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly pushes Laoka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Reilly.
I've got Reilly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
A victorious Mike Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 1352 p4p, 213 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 2717 p4p, 380 weight class). Inspectah Deck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martez Lopez's chin.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Deck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deck misses with a hook
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck lands with a right hand.
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Deck.
Deck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deck is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez is nestled in close to Deck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deck can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lopez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lopez!
Deck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Deck tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lopez scoring with punches and elbows.
Deck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deck is trying to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Deck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Deck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lopez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deck is trying to get back to half guard.
Deck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lopez breaks from Deck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lopez landing shots from mount.
Lopez prevents Deck from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Lopez.
Deck is rocked!
Lopez landing strikes from the mount and Deck is in trouble!
Deck is still in real trouble! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Deck! Lopez sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Deck and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
Martez Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 1371 p4p, 172 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 1792 p4p, 216 weight class). Komaroff has chosen Kaleida - Think as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff misses with a shot to the body
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Komaroff didn't expect that.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holgersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holgersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson lands a couple of elbows.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in to control the position.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff controlling Holgersson's posture.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Holgersson off! Holgersson jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.
Holgersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komaroff uses it to pass to side control.
Komaroff lands a few punches from side control.
Holgersson regains half guard.
Holgersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff scoring with some ground and pound.
Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komaroff defends it easily.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komaroff is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Komaroff tries to pass.
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 Nils Holgersson 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.
Komaroff avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson dives in and grabs Komaroff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komaroff pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Komaroff shoots in.
Komaroff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holgersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Holgersson sprawls well.
Komaroff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holgersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holgersson lands a knee to the head.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Komaroff is looking to control Holgersson's arms but Holgersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Komaroff has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a knee to the head.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holgersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holgersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Komaroff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Holgersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Komaroff avoids the damage to the body.
Komaroff is working Holgersson over against the cage.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Komaroff is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holgersson.
Holgersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Komaroff stalling in the clinch but Holgersson improves position.
Komaroff lands with a light punch inside.
Komaroff looking to slow down the pace here.
Komaroff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komaroff pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff checks a leg kick.
Holgersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Komaroff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Holgersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komaroff swinging wildly here.
Komaroff dives in for a single leg takedown but Holgersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Holgersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holgersson.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff 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.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson is in close to Komaroff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Komaroff trying to control the position here.
Holgersson works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Komaroff's head.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff is trying to control the action in half guard but Holgersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holgersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holgersson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff controls Holgersson momentarily but Holgersson frees himself.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Holgersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komaroff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holgersson tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Komaroff not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holgersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Holgersson has wrist control.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Holgersson controls Komaroff momentarily but Komaroff frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Komaroff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holgersson trying to control the action but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is defending well.
Holgersson wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nils Holgersson.
Well Holgersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 1444 p4p, 184 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 369 p4p, 48 weight class). Anderson has chosen !!! as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keene at a distance.
Keene throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson keeps control of Keene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson clinches.
Keene tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Keene in a clinch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson prevents Keene from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
A big right from Keene misses.
Anderson swings for the body but Keene moves out of range.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson slips a jab from Keene.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Keene tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Keene looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keene is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Keene is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keene avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Keene misses.
Keene misses with an uppercut.
Anderson darts in and clinches Keene up against the cage.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Keene throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson slips a jab from Keene.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene misses with the combination.
Keene walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Keene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keene misses with the combination.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Keene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Keene lands a body punch.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Keene misses with some punches.
A short right from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keene tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Keene wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Keene.
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!
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keene's elbow.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Keene blocks with his arms.
Keene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keene tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Keene is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Keene.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keene tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keene defends it nicely.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson rushes Keene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Keene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keene sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Keene avoids it this time.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keene rather than just go for the knockout.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Keene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson cracks Keene with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keene takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brownie Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keene misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
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!
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Keene is rocked!
Keene can't break the clinch.
Keene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott Keene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Brownie Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Keene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson has Keene up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Keene's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Keene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Keene.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Oh Keene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keene throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keene is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keene lands with a right hand.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Keene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keene throws a good cross that connects.
Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Keene backs away looking to recover.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Keene against the cage.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Keene is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Keene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keene stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keene wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Keene manages to break the clinch.
Keene scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Keene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Keene loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keene is out of range.
Keene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keene throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Keene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Keene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keene's efforts to push away.
Keene has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Keene.
Keene tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keene takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Keene misses.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keene throws a one two combo.
Keene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson moves forwards but Keene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keene cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a right hand that Keene ducks under and follows up with a left that Keene also avoids with ease.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keene works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Keene misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Keene backing up. Keene nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Keene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Keene in a clinch.
Keene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keene tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Keene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson slips a jab from Keene.
Keene throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keene takes one on the button.
Scott Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keene gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Keene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Keene.
Well Anderson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
After winning the bout, Brownie Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 559 p4p, 75 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 408 p4p, 54 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Royal Pain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaia Ky Jr's chin.
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147 lbs
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166 lbs
26 - 20 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Pain's guard.
Pain working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to control but Pain is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ky Jr working over Pain with some ground and pound. Pain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pain tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr moves into full mount! Pain won't be happy about that!
Ky Jr cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Pain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ky Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ky Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Ky Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ky Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pain's guard.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Pain looking to control.
Pain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr advances to mount.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pain is rocked!
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!
Pain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pain is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Ky Jr connects with a bit shot that sees Pain covering up! More strikes from Ky Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ky Jr is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 82 p4p, 14 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 490 p4p, 78 weight class). Thrym is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Are - Hollywood Undead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lillard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Lillard both land. Nice combination.
Lillard blocks a low kick nicely.
Lillard drives through and clinches with Thrym against the cage.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
Lillard blocking some punches.
Thrym tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lillard taking a breather.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thrym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Lillard wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Lillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard trying to control the position but instead, Thrym has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lillard into the cage.
The referee calls for Lillard to work.
Thrym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lillard tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Thrym.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym misses with some punches.
Lillard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Lillard leaning against his opponent.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Lillard blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
Lillard looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Thrym lands with a right to the head.
Lillard trying to stall but Thrym improves his position.
Thrym lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thrym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lillard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
A bit of stalling here from Lillard.
Thrym prevents a body shot from Lillard.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lillard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
Lillard is looking to control Thrym's arms but Thrym gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lillard has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Lillard.
Thrym misses with a jab to the body
and Lillard counters by clinching up.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym lands a hook that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard slowing the pace effectively.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lillard.
Thrym cracks Lillard with a nice body shot.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lillard.
Thrym lands a left hand.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard taking a breather.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Good body shot from Thrym.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Lillard lands a left hand.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard is stalling here.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Lillard stalling.
Lillard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Rung Thrym seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Thrym.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thrym on the inside.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard blocking some punches.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard is trying to stall.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
Lillard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym presses Lillard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym slips a straight right by Lillard.
Lillard throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Lillard saw that one coming.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Lillard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thrym scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Leeland Lillard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lillard blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thrym wants to slow Lillard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lillard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Lillard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thrym throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lillard rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Thrym.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Thrym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Lillard looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lillard.
Thrym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lillard as the two fighters clinch.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
A short uppercut from Lillard.
Lillard looking to stall.
Thrym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard avoiding damage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leeland Lillard.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard moves into the clinch.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Lillard has Thrym pushed against the cage.
Lillard looking to slow down the pace here.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Lillard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thrym.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
A short right from Lillard on the inside.
Thrym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrym is keeping busy.
Thrym makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrym is keeping busy.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard lands a body shot.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lillard trying to stall but Thrym improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rung Thrym just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thrym lands with an overhand left.
Thrym digs a good body shot into Lillard's ribs.
Thrym swings for the body but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard gets a clinch.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard is struggling to control the position.
Lillard tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Lillard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
Lillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Lillard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Lillard is looking to control Thrym's arms but Thrym gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lillard has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lillard just leaning against Thrym, taking a breather.
Thrym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrym gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrym makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard just leaning against Thrym, taking a breather.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Thrym letting Lillard take a breather here.
Thrym stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard slows down the pace here.
Thrym lands with a right to the head.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Lillard rushes Thrym and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrym.
Thrym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
Lillard can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lillard.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Lillard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrym.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard tries to stall but Thrym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lillard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lillard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lillard misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lillard slips a jab from Thrym.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Lillard feints a jab promting Thrym to slip. Lillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thrym slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym lands a nice hook to Lillard's body. Lillard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym misses with a looping right.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Lillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
A cross from Lillard lands.
Lillard stalks Thrym and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thrym's face. Thrym staggers backwards, shaken.
Lillard moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Lillard checks a leg kick nicely.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrym motions for Lillard to come forward. Thrym throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lillard rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
Lillard tries to stall but Thrym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leeland Lillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lillard.
Thrym is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard has Thrym pushed against the cage.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard lands an uppercut.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Lillard stalling.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lillard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thrym up against the cage.
Lillard working aggressively here.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lillard.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Thrym.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Thrym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeland Lillard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thrym 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rung Thrym made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 65 p4p, 9 weight class) and Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 540 p4p, 71 weight class). Scorpion comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Carlos Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.
Scorpion throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Luciano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Scorpion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Scorpion walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Scorpion darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano trying to stall but Scorpion improves his position.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Luciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Scorpion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scorpion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion is working Luciano over against the cage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano presses Scorpion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano works on Scorpion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Scorpion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Scorpion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Kasey Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scorpion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
Scorpion working a defensive guard but Luciano passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion gets back to full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scorpion being controlled here, momentarily.
Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Scorpion lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scorpion.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion with a jab.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Scorpion's knee but Scorpion avoids it well.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Scorpion moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano thumps Scorpion with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scorpion scores with a hook.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scorpion swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scorpion tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Luciano is rocked!
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano jabs at Scorpion's body.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Scorpion blocks the low kick.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorpion is defended easily by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Scorpion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scorpion takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scorpion walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
A short right from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Luciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano missing with knees to the body.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion lands a jab.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kasey Scorpion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scorpion slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Scorpion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Scorpion checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorpion walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Luciano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scorpion swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Luciano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kasey Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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