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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 70 p4p, 9 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 99 p4p, 12 weight class). Scorpion's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Ajax has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Ajax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ajax digs a good body shot into Scorpion's ribs.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Ajax.
Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ajax throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scorpion punishes Ajax's body with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ajax defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Scorpion does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ajax lands a two punch combo.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ajax tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ajax throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ajax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scorpion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ajax has time to react.
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That kick from Ajax tenderised Scorpion's leg. Scorpion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Ajax misses.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Ajax gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajax seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Ajax keeps him under control.
Ajax is trying to control. Scorpion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Ajax there.
Well, if Ajax 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.
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Ajax keeps him under control.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Ajax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scorpion's head.
Ajax slips a nice elbow through Scorpion's hands, connecting with Scorpion's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax slows the pace down in half guard.
Ajax wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
Ajax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scorpion has hold of Ajax's hands but Ajax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Scorpion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scorpion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ajax's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ajax's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ajax tries to roll but Scorpion sticks to his back.
Scorpion has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ajax's body.
Scorpion tries to keep control of the position but Ajax is staying busy.
Scorpion doesn't have the hooks in and Ajax manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion trying to control the position.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax 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.
Ajax tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ajax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scorpion finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Ajax tries to move into range but Scorpion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ajax changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Ajax's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Scorpion as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a kick to the body.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax with a jab.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
No luck for Ajax with that takedown attempt.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajax counters with a good low kick that Scorpion was not able to check.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Scorpion misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with an inside leg kick.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Ajax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajax rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Ajax throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Ajax misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Ajax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ajax lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ajax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ajax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ajax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Ajax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ajax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ajax sprawls well initially but Scorpion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax is trying to control but can't.
Scorpion wants to pass to mount but Ajax is defending the position.
Scorpion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scorpion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ajax trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is pressing down on Ajax's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ajax is holding on for now.
Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ajax moves into full guard.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Scorpion postures up.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet.
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scorpion defends it easily.
Scorpion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Scorpion passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to roll over but Scorpion keeps him under control.
Scorpion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ajax looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Scorpion manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Kasey Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scorpion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ajax missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajax fails with a takedown attempt.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scorpion scores with a nice right hand.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ajax.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scorpion moves out of range as Ajax strikes.
Kasey Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion lands a really nice looking cross but Ajax seems unphased.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Ajax scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Ajax darts in looking for a takedown but Scorpion gets double underhooks and turns Ajax into the cage.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Ajax.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Ajax.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ajax is trying to get back to full guard.
Scorpion is trying to control. Ajax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scorpion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scorpion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ajax for as long as he can get away with.
Scorpion trying to pass the guard but Ajax defending well.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax is not content to let Scorpion control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Ajax is defending well.
Ajax wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scorpion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ajax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ajax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scorpion wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.
Ajax seems keen to control Scorpion's posture.
Scorpion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scorpion looking to pass the guard.
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scorpion defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion trying to control but Ajax is working from the bottom.
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scorpion defends well.
Ajax wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scorpion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ajax closes the distance and clinches up with Scorpion, looking for a takedown. Ajax pushes Scorpion against the cage but Scorpion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ajax needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
Scorpion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scorpion lands in his opponent's guard.
Ajax can't keep his opponent in guard - Scorpion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorpion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scorpion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ajax is looking to escape.
Scorpion controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasey Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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