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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Loow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung comes to the cage accompanied by Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music. Andy Loow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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206 cm
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264 lbs
6 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles St Lickitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Loow!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lickitung clinches.
St Lickitung tries to pull guard but Loow won't allow it.
Loow has clasped his hands together around St Lickitung's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Lickitung isn't going anywhere.
Loow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Lickitung is looking to regain half guard here but Loow keeps moving and retains side control.
Loow working away.
St Lickitung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung gets back to half guard.
Loow seems to be working for a kimura but St Lickitung defends the submission attempt.
Loow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Lickitung defends it well.
St Lickitung actively working from the bottom here.
St Lickitung manages to get to full guard.
Loow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Lickitung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loow postures up in St Lickitung's guard and throws a big left but St Lickitung blocks it.
St Lickitung seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Loow throwing strikes but missing.
Loow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lickitung has his foot on Loow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loow works his way back into a safe position though.
St Lickitung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loow working some strikes from top position.
St Lickitung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Lickitung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loow trying to control but St Lickitung is working from the bottom.
Loow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Lickitung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Lickitung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loow's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung tries to free his leg and advance position but Loow is retaining full guard.
St Lickitung is working hard here to advance position.
St Lickitung trying to control but Loow is working from the bottom.
Loow keeping full guard, as St Lickitung tries to pass.
St Lickitung trying to control but Loow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charles St Lickitung.
St Lickitung misses with a takedown attempt - Loow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St Lickitung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loow is in St Lickitung's guard.
St Lickitung is looking for a triangle but Loow pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lickitung keeping moving, preventing Loow from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loow advances to half guard.
St Lickitung is defending against the submission attempts here by Loow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles St Lickitung 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.
St Lickitung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loow avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles St Lickitung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Lickitung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Lickitung moves into full mount! Loow won't be happy about that!
Loow is squirming around, avoiding St Lickitung's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loow wants to control but St Lickitung is having none of it.
St Lickitung throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Loow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
St Lickitung content just to control the position here.
St Lickitung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loow is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Loow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Lickitung goes for an armbar but Loow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Loow.
Loow drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Lickitung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Lickitung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Lickitung!
Loow is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loow dodges the ground and pound from St Lickitung.
St Lickitung controls the position from side control.
Loow is trying to improve his position.
St Lickitung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Lickitung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
St Lickitung happy to just control the position for now.
St Lickitung with the ground and pound but Loow regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lickitung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles St Lickitung dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loow lands in his opponent's guard.
Charles St Lickitung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Lickitung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loow defends well.
Loow throws a big elbow that misses.
St Lickitung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Lickitung wants to sweep here but Loow controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
St Lickitung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Lickitung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St Lickitung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loow's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung looking to pass the guard.
St Lickitung throws an elbow that misses. Loow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Lickitung's guard. Nice move by Loow!
Loow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Lickitung's head.
St Lickitung looking for a guillotine here but Loow defends easily.
Loow stands up over St Lickitung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Lickitung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loow drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Lickitung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Lickitung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Lickitung!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loow keeps working.
St Lickitung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loow is not content to let St Lickitung control the position.
St Lickitung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St Lickitung fails to land a wild elbow strike.
St Lickitung tries to move to mount but Loow blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from St Lickitung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Loow being controlled for a moment.
Loow gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung looking to control but Loow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andy Loow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles St Lickitung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles St Lickitung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Lickitung 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles St Lickitung!
After the fight, Charles St Lickitung was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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