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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie Nation. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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197 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Ashton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a hook.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Thacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thacker lands a jab to Ashton's midsection.
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Ashton had a free shot at his head there.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.
Thacker has managed to clinch.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thacker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Jab by Thacker.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Thacker misses with an uppercut
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ashton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thacker catches Ashton right on the button with a cross.
Thacker cracks Ashton with an open hand slap.
Ashton misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Ashton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Thacker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Thacker as he connects with a hook.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
Thacker throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Ashton scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Ashton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Thacker fights it but they end up in guard.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break the clinch but Thacker is controlling the position.
Ashton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thacker misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker lands an elbow that stopped Ashton in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashton avoids it.
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thacker. That's going to slow Ashton down.
Ashton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thacker clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thacker stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Ashton wants to break free but Thacker has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thacker instigates a clinch.
Thacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ashton blocking some punches.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Thacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thacker lands a right hand.
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!
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but Ashton blocks with his arms.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ashton staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
Thacker throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ashton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Ashton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thacker moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton tries to break free but Thacker pushes him back against the cage.
Thacker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Thacker lands a left hand.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Ashton wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Thacker throws a head punch that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thacker taking a breather.
Ashton is trying to drag Thacker to the mat but Thacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thacker.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thacker.
Stalling in the clinch from Thacker.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ashton breaks from the clinch.
Thacker connects with a body shot.
Thacker instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashton.
Ashton slowing the pace effectively.
Ashton tries to throw a body punch but Thacker avoids it by throwing Ashton back against the cage.
Alasdair Thacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thacker tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thacker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair Thacker!
Alasdair Thacker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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