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Death Squad 144:Invictus vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survivor-Eye of the Tiger. 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Laston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Styles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Laston. That snapped Styles's head back.
Styles throws a head kick but Laston moves out of range.
Styles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laston's guard.
Laston wants to improve his position but instead Styles has moved into half guard.
Laston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Styles won't allow Laston to sweep him here.
Laston is controlling Styles's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Styles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Styles is fighting to break Laston's control of his arms but Laston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Styles doesn't manage to clinch there - Laston circles away.
Styles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laston pinned against the cage. Laston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Styles misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Laston. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Laston as he checks the leg kick.
Laston connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Laston as Styles shoots in.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Styles.
Styles wants to clinch
and Laston counters with a takedown into side control.
Laston tries to advance to mount but Styles denies him.
Styles is looking to regain half guard here but Laston keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles struggling a bit here.
Styles being controlled for a moment.
Laston trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles slips a jab and a cross from Laston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Laston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Styles looks for a takedown but Laston sprawls well.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but Laston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laston scores with a jab to the body.
Laston misses with a two punch combination.
Styles looks to clinch
and Laston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
Laston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles trying to remain calm as Laston controls from the top position.
Laston wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Styles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styles can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Styles, who protects the arm well.
Laston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styles has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston tries for a kimura but Styles is defending well.
Laston trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Styles keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laston throws a body shot but no joy.
Styles wants to clinch
and Laston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laston stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
Laston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Styles for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Laston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Styles momentarily.
Laston misses with a double jab.
John Laston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Styles as he jumps to the side.
Laston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Styles to the mat! Styles manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laston wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John Laston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laston trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles wants to stand up but Laston is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Laston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Styles is trying to control the position but Laston postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Styles punishes Laston's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Styles is defended easily by Laston.
Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles stops a takedown attempt from Laston.
Laston wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laston is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laston prevents Styles from improving his position.
Well, if Laston 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.
Laston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Styles!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston controlling from mount.
Laston working for a submission but Styles is keeping him at bay.
Styles wants to hold on but Laston pushes him away.
Laston tries to control but Styles wriggling away.
Styles is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Styles is working to get back to half guard.
Laston is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Styles has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Styles!
Styles trying to control but Laston is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Styles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaun Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Laston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Styles won't allow Laston to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Laston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Laston!
A very excited looking John Laston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
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171 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Ulrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz gets a clinch.
Ulrich decides to pull guard.
Ulrich has his foot on Lugz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lugz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ulrich has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lugz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ulrich has tightened it up now! Lugz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Ulrich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Essss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter has chosen Pink Fong as his entrance music. Ken Essss has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Essss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter keeps the fight on the outside.
Dexter gets a takedown into half guard.
Dexter is trying for a kimura here. Essss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dexter wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Dexter!
An out of breath Dylan Dexter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coban Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coban Dekkers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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79 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coban Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dekkers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
Apple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Apple is working for takedown but Dekkers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dekkers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Dekkers prevents the takedown attempt.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apple tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Dekkers sprawls well.
Coban Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Dekkers lands with an overhand left.
Dekkers forces Apple back against the cage and clinches.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekkers walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Dekkers throws out a powerful jab.
Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Apple in a clinch.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coban Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers cracks Apple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Dekkers circles away.
Dekkers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apple lands a leg kick that knocks Dekkers off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dekkers misses.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Dekkers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Dekkers gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Apple trying to stall but Dekkers improves his position.
Apple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dekkers is defending well.
Apple breaks from the clinch.
Apple throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dekkers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Dekkers misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dekkers stalks Apple and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apple's face. Apple staggers backwards, shaken.
Apple tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coban Dekkers 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.
Dekkers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dekkers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws a jab but it's blocked by Apple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dekkers avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
Dekkers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dekkers as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dekkers can't break the clinch.
Apple prevents Dekkers from breaking the clinch.
Dekkers avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple tries to pull guard but Dekkers holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Coban Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple jumps guard but Dekkers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dekkers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dekkers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apple wants to clinch up but Dekkers keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple tried to score with a low kick but Dekkers checks it.
Dekkers misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apple.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dekkers throws out the jab.
Dekkers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Apple tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it.
Coban Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apple tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Coban Dekkers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Apple wants to clinch.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Apple throws a leg kick but Dekkers checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apple. That's going to slow Dekkers down.
Dekkers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apple counters with a two punch combo.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apple.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers swinging wildly here.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dekkers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Apple fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Apple is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Dekkers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Dekkers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dekkers checks a leg kick.
Apple misses with a leg kick.
Coban Dekkers is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apple.
Apple throws a leg kick but Dekkers checks it.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dekkers.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apple tries to land a leg kick but Dekkers saw it coming and moves away.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekkers sprawls well. Dekkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Coban Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dekkers is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Dekkers circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple misses with a low kick as Dekkers jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apple.
Dekkers blocks a head kick by Apple.
Dekkers closes the distance and pushes Apple back into the cage.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
Coban Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple tries to pull guard but Dekkers won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iphone Apple.
Well Dekkers 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coban Dekkers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Higginbotham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
144 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Fur Era!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Higginbotham!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fur Era drives through with a takedown into Higginbotham's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fur Era looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Higginbotham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fur Era wants to pass the guard but Higginbotham is keeping the position.
Higginbotham wants to sweep here but Fur Era controlling him for the moment.
Higginbotham controlling Fur Era's posture.
Fur Era has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fur Era looking to sit in guard and control but Higginbotham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higginbotham wants to control from the top but Fur Era keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham wants to stand but Fur Era is controlling his posture from full guard.
Higginbotham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Higginbotham wanted to stand there but Fur Era had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Higginbotham stays in close to Fur Era's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higginbotham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fur Era as he avoids it easily.
Higginbotham gets the takedown into side control.
Higginbotham decides to stand back up. Higginbotham steps back and let's Fur Era get back to his feet.
Higginbotham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fur Era gets a double leg takedown into Higginbotham's guard.
Higginbotham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Higginbotham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higginbotham is on top in guard.
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.
Higginbotham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fur Era on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fur Era tries to get out of the position.
Higginbotham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fur Era's guard.
Higginbotham controlling the pace.
Fur Era knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higginbotham on the ground.
Higginbotham passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fur Era to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fur Era shrugs it off.
Fur Era is squirming around, avoiding Higginbotham's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higginbotham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fur Era is squirming around, avoiding Higginbotham's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Higginbotham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Higginbotham fails with a takedown attempt.
Higginbotham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higginbotham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Higginbotham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Higginbotham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higginbotham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Higginbotham trying to control but Fur Era is working from the bottom.
Higginbotham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham is stalling in the full guard.
Fur Era keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
Fur Era keeping full guard, as Higginbotham tries to pass.
Higginbotham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fur Era is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higginbotham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higginbotham tries to free his leg and advance position but Fur Era is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Higginbotham dives in for a single leg takedown but Fur Era sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fur Era escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fur Era finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higginbotham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fur Era tries to avoid it but Higginbotham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fur Era to the ground. Fur Era escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
William Fur Era has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Higginbotham.
Higginbotham shoots in but Fur Era avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fur Era stuffs the takedown.
Dave Higginbotham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higginbotham fails to land the takedown.
Higginbotham looks to land a left hand but Fur Era moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fur Era.
Fur Era definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Higginbotham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higginbotham controls the position for a moment.
Higginbotham wants to get back to his feet.
Higginbotham can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Higginbotham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fur Era pulls his head out easily.
Higginbotham is looking to control Fur Era's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Higginbotham avoid being mounted?
Higginbotham is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Higginbotham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fur Era dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Higginbotham gets a double leg takedown into Fur Era's guard.
Higginbotham trying to control but Fur Era is working from the bottom.
Higginbotham throwing strikes from guard but Fur Era blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higginbotham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higginbotham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Higginbotham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fur Era prevents Higginbotham from moving into mount.
Fur Era trying to remain calm as Higginbotham controls from the top position.
Higginbotham wants to control but Fur Era is keeping him busy.
Higginbotham advances to full mount.
Higginbotham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fur Era is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham controlling from mount.
Higginbotham wants to control the pace but Fur Era is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Higginbotham working for a submission but Fur Era is keeping him at bay.
Higginbotham wants to control the pace but Fur Era is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higginbotham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fur Era haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Higginbotham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higginbotham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Higginbotham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Watson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
185 lbs
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28
192 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Watson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson clinches with his opponent.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Watson.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson decides to pull guard.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watson wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Watson won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Coleman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watson looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Watson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson is trying to control but can't.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Steve Watson will probably get the nod.
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.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is in close to Watson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Watson looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Watson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Watson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watson taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the head.
Watson tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Watson is in trouble!
The referee warns Watson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Watson is rocked!
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Watson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Watson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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31
159 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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29
155 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duplesris throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Duplesris misses the shot to the body.
Duplesris throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Duplesris lands with a cross.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Duplesris connects with a body shot.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duplesris throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Duplesris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duplesris throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Duplesris. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Duplesris stalks Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryan's face. Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ryan misses.
Duplesris throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryan showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duplesris tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duplesris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Duplesris is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duplesris is trying to stand.
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Duplesris is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
Duplesris wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan lands strikes from half guard.
Duplesris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Duplesris swinging wildly here.
Duplesris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duplesris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ryan lands an elbow.
Duplesris is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Duplesris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ryan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Duplesris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ryan lets go of the hold and Duplesris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apio Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okafor comes to the cage accompanied by how i could just kill a man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chaka's choice of entrance music: Heart of a Champion. 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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23
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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32
179 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Apio Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaka shoots in for a double leg but Okafor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chaka goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.
Okafor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaka.
Apio Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thuam Chaka.
Okafor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okafor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaka.
Chaka jumps guard but Okafor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okafor crunches a lovely knee into Chaka's ribcage.
Chaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okafor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a knee to the head.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Chaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Chaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is working an open guard so Chaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Okafor. No joy for Chaka on that attempt.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Chaka blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Chaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Okafor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chaka takes a shot to the head.
Chaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Okafor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chaka looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor trying to control but Chaka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka wants to sweep here but Okafor controlling him for the moment.
Chaka working for a triangle but Okafor defends it easily.
Chaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Okafor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chaka has tightened it up now! Okafor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thuam Chaka!
A very excited looking Thuam Chaka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Invictus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Invictus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Be Touched. Lance Invictus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Diaz's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Invictus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Invictus at a distance.
Diaz jabs at Invictus's body.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Invictus is out of range.
Diaz connects with the punch.
It looks like Lance Invictus has been cut.
Invictus is breathing heavily.
Diaz darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Invictus's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Diaz before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Diaz!
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