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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Larry Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helios Garcius!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcius avoids it.
Garcius avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Garcius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake stalling.
Garcius successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcius managing to control the position.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Garcius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake won't allow Garcius to get back to his feet.
Blake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcius has a closed guard, preventing Blake from standing up.
Blake won't allow Garcius to sweep him here.
Garcius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blake tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garcius has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garcius wants to control the pace but Blake is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcius with good strikes from the mount here!
Garcius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcius raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Blake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcius cracks Blake with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garcius breaks from Blake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blake taking shots to the head.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcius on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcius working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Blake is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garcius yanks on the arm and Blake is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garcius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helios Garcius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Neeson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Liam Neeson has been cut.
A left lands for Riddick.
Riddick misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neeson.
Neeson takes one on the button.
Neeson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Riddick's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riddick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neeson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neeson fails with the takedown.
Neeson has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Riddick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Neeson.
Riddick with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick tests Neeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neeson is rocked!
That has opened up Liam Neeson's cut even more.
Riddick lands a nice looking body shot.
Neeson is still on wobbly legs! Can Riddick finish him?
Riddick circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Neeson to the canvas! Neeson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Riddick keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Riddick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantemir Gaunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Kagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantemir Gaunov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kagawa pulls his head out easily.
Gaunov 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.
Kagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kagawa is working for a kimura but Gaunov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaunov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kagawa stalling.
Kagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaunov looking for submissions off his back.
Kagawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaunov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kagawa pulls his head out easily.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaunov defends it well.
Kagawa is looking to advance position but Gaunov won't allow it.
Kagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaunov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaunov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kagawa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kagawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kagawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kagawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaunov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kagawa has passed into half guard!
Gaunov looks winded!
Kagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaunov keeps working.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaunov defends it well.
Kagawa 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.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Gaunov tries to get to full guard but Kagawa has control of the leg.
Kagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kagawa slips a nice elbow through Gaunov's hands, connecting with Gaunov's forehead.
Gaunov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kagawa is working away from the top position though.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Gaunov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaunov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaunov wants to get back to full guard.
Kagawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaunov is just riding it out for now. Kagawa eventually gives up the hold.
Kagawa lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Kagawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Gaunov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kagawa wants to pass the guard but Gaunov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Kagawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kagawa feints and as Gaunov raises his hands in defense, Kagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kagawa trying to control but Gaunov is working from the bottom.
Kagawa postures up.
Gaunov has his foot on Kagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kagawa advances position into side control!
Kagawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaunov is defending well.
Gaunov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kagawa working the body and head with strikes.
Kagawa trying to control the action but Gaunov is working from the bottom.
Gaunov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaunov is not content to let Kagawa control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kagawa in side control, throwing shots but Gaunov defends.
Gaunov tries to buck Kagawa off but Kagawa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gaunov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaunov is breathing heavily.
Gaunov defending against the ground and pound.
Gaunov is looking for a sweep.
Kagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kagawa working the ground and pound.
Kagawa just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gaunov some visible discomfort.
Kagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kagawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaunov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kagawa wants to control but Gaunov is keeping him busy.
Kagawa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gaunov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaunov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa uses his free foot to push down on Gaunov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaunov.
Gaunov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaunov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kagawa with a couple of short strikes.
Kagawa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kagawa dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Kantemir Gaunov has been cut.
Kagawa trying to control but Gaunov is having none of it.
Kagawa landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kagawa looking to finish Gaunov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaunov!
Gaunov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa working for a submission but Gaunov is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gaunov is rocked!
Kagawa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gaunov has his hands clasped together but Kagawa breaks the hold and Gaunov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kagawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinji Kagawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piipapadapum Papapadapum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordorj Byambasuren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papapadapum comes into the arena with iam scatman blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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204 lbs
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201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piipapadapum Papapadapum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mordorj Byambasuren!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byambasuren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papapadapum looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Byambasuren fails with the takedown.
Papapadapum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Byambasuren drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Byambasuren as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Papapadapum screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Byambasuren! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mordorj Byambasuren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neho Kipei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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219 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neho Kipei!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kipei shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kipei was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seagal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kipei off and has taken his back!
Kipei trying to get back to his feet but Seagal is in full control for now.
Seagal sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kipei taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Seagal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuo Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Out with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Out lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyagi at a distance.
Out lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Out.
Out bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Out cracks Miyagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miyagi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Out to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Out misses with a takedown attempt - Miyagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Out connects with a crisp jab.
Out lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miyagi backs up against the cage.
Out dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out connects with a jab.
Miyagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Out connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Out scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Out drives through with a takedown into guard.
Out works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Out seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Out has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Out is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miyagi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Out!
After the fight, Pablo Out 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Li had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Joe Polk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Li's chin.
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Polk!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Polk checks it.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polk checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polk.
A head kick misses from Li.
Ken Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Polk.
Polk lands a jab.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Polk is looking to chop away at Li's legs.
Polk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Polk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Korea Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li is breathing heavily.
Polk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Li missing with a left hand there. Polk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li blocks a low kick nicely.
Polk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polk throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick but Polk moves out of range.
That kick from Polk tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Polk counters with a good low kick that Li was not able to check.
Polk darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Polk.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Polk.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Polk.
Li dodges an elbow strike from Polk.
Polk managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Polk lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
It looks like Ken Li has been cut.
Polk throws an elbow but it misses.
Polk managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Polk throws an elbow but misses.
Polk missing with knees to the body.
Polk trying to land knees to the body.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li is pressed against the cage. Polk pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Li! Two more big strikes from Polk and Li crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Polk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Busters Back. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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236 lbs
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279 lbs
27 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry swings for the body but Selmy moves out of range.
Cherry moves out of range of the leg kick from Selmy.
A leg kick checked by Selmy.
Selmy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cherry keeps the fight on the outside.
Cherry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Selmy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Selmy tries to land a leg kick but Cherry saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cherry as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selmy lands a right hook to the body.
Cherry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Selmy.
Selmy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cherry. That did some damage!
Selmy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Selmy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selmy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cherry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Selmy's head.
Cherry cracks the inside of Selmy's front leg.
Selmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Selmy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cherry throws out the jab.
Cherry connects with a body shot that sends Selmy's belly button to the back.
Selmy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Cherry misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cherry has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cherry throws a leg kick but Selmy checks it.
Cherry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cherry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Selmy has time to react.
Selmy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cherry to the ground. Selmy is now in Cherry's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Selmy drops back looking for a leg! Cherry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cherry manages to kick Selmy off! Selmy jumps back into Cherry's guard.
Selmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selmy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry can't keep his opponent in guard - Selmy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cherry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Selmy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Selmy's back!
Cherry lands shots from the back.
Cherry trying to control momentarily.
Cherry misses with a punch to the head.
Cherry lands with a hammerfist to the side of Selmy's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy trying to control the action but Cherry just sinks the hooks in.
Selmy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cherry throwing damaging strikes from the back! Selmy could be in trouble here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Selmy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Selmy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cherry lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Selmy scores with a punch to the head.
Buster Cherry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Selmy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Selmy moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Selmy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selmy throws a low kick but Cherry avoids it.
Cherry throws a head kick that Selmy semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Selmy misses
and Cherry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cherry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Cherry lands.
Cherry misses with a looping left.
Cherry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy throws a shot from downtown. Cherry moves away and avoids it.
Cherry moves out of range of the strikes.
Selmy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
Cherry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cherry connects with a jab.
Selmy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
Selmy lands with a straight right. Cherry didn't see that one coming.
Selmy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selmy slips a jab from Cherry.
Cherry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cherry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Selmy misses with a body kick.
Cherry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selmy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cherry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cherry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cherry throws a low kick but Selmy avoids it.
Cherry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selmy lands a nice shot to the body.
Selmy tried to score with a low kick but Cherry checks it.
Selmy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cherry throws out the jab.
Cherry throws a looping overhand right but Selmy ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Selmy looks for the body kick but Cherry saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Selmy.
Selmy slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Selmy.
Selmy slips a jab from Cherry.
Selmy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Selmy shoots for a takedown but Cherry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Selmy.
Cherry throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selmy moves out of range of the leg kick from Cherry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Selmy moved out of range nicely.
Selmy goes for a double leg but Cherry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cherry continues to drive forward.
Selmy misses with a knee strike.
Cherry misses with a body punch.
Selmy is trying to force a seperation but Cherry has the dominant position.
Selmy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Selmy.
Selmy misses with a two punch combination.
Selmy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cherry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cherry throws a hook to the side of Selmy's head but Selmy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cherry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Cherry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Selmy checks the leg kick.
Selmy avoids the body shot from Cherry.
Buster Cherry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cherry counters with a nice leg kick.
Selmy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Cherry.
Cherry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cherry thows a huge punch but Selmy dodges it nicely.
Cherry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Selmy is not content to let Cherry control the position.
Cherry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Selmy is looking for a sweep. Cherry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry stalling away here and it's allowed Selmy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cherry cracks Selmy with a solid left hand.
Selmy controlling Cherry's posture.
Selmy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arstan Selmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cherry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cherry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selmy keeping full guard, as Cherry tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Selmy, not yet.
Selmy controlling Cherry's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arstan Selmy.
Cherry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Selmy moves away.
Selmy lands a jab.
Selmy clinches up with Cherry and pushes him back against the cage.
Selmy is trying to break the clinch but Cherry is controlling him.
Selmy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cherry has Selmy pressed against the cage, preventing Selmy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buster Cherry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Selmy is leaning against Cherry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cherry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selmy's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Selmy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Selmy trying to stall but Cherry improves his position.
Selmy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Selmy cracks Cherry with a nice body shot.
Selmy trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selmy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Selmy.
Cherry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cherry misses with a punch to the body.
Selmy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arstan Selmy.
I think Cherry 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Cherry!
In his post fight interview, Buster Cherry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
181 lbs
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38
180 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort feints and then cracks Do's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do down.
Do lands a leg kick that knocks Belfort off balance momentarily.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
Do throws a good cross that connects.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do.
Do fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Do thumps Belfort with a low kick.
A jab from Do finds it's way through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Do darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Do.
Billy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Belfort tries to move into range but Do moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Do lands the left hand.
Do lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Do's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Belfort is looking for a takedown.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Do prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belfort throws a strike but Do rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Do with a nice head shot there.
Do distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedor Belfort has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Do throws a leg kick which misses Belfort's front leg but catches the back leg as Belfort tries to avoid it.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do lands an overhand right.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Do circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a jab to the nose.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Do defends it nicely.
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!
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Do checks a leg kick nicely.
Belfort slips a jab from Do.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Do moves away and avoids it.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Do sprawls well. Do wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Do looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
Do will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do 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.
Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Do sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort's jab looks to have found its range, popping Do under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Do there.
Billy Do is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort takes the fight into the clinch.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort can't get the takedown.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Do.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Belfort avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Do obliges.
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!
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belfort avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Belfort is working for takedown but Do is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belfort is working for takedown but Do is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Do drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Do misses with an elbow over the top.
Do is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Do down to the mat. Do avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belfort takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Do manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belfort on his heels. He'll look to pass Belfort's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belfort has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Do has passed into side control.
Belfort is trying to control Do's posture but Do avoids it.
Do postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do trying to control the position but Belfort is working away.
Do working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belfort taking a bit of punishment here - Do scoring with strikes.
Belfort struggling a bit here.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Belfort sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Belfort taking punishment in the form of punches.
Do has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Belfort dodges the ground and pound from Do.
Do landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do 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.
Do thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belfort's head.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do is working away from the top position though.
Belfort manages to get to full guard.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Do with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Do is looking to pass into half guard but Belfort pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belfort is in guard.
Belfort lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Do dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belfort throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Do gets caught flat footed, as Belfort shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Do trying to pass the guard but Belfort defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Do.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Do is pressing down on Belfort's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belfort is holding on for now.
Belfort trying to control from the bottom.
Belfort moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Do's guard.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Do's brow.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belfort trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Do is keeping the position.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Do postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort is trying to keep Do in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Belfort wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Belfort drives through and clinches with Do against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort is trying to trip Do. He has hold of a leg but Do is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belfort persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belfort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort pulls Do in close to prevent any damage.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Do scores with a jab.
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Do on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort fails to land the takedown.
Belfort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Do looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort moves out of range as Do strikes.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
Do scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Do shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Do misses with an uppercut.
Belfort is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Do looks to land a body kick but Belfort moved away.
Belfort gets caught napping as Do dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Billy Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Do won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belfort manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Do 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do postures up.
Do lands a couple of elbows.
Do stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Do is proving a slippery customer.
Do working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
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!
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pulls Do in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belfort is on top in guard.
Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Do wants to hit a switch here but Belfort passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Do there!
Belfort with a couple of short strikes.
Belfort landing punches.
Belfort unloads with some shots from mount but Do bucks and avoids them well.
Belfort tries to control but Do wriggling away.
Do is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Korea Elite MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort is trying to control here but Do has managed to regain half guard.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do's head.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belfort.
Belfort throws a strike but Do rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fedor Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Do bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belfort's head backwards.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Do fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Belfort lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Nice shot by Do.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.
Do uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Do comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belfort avoids it really well and circles away.
Do wants to slow Belfort down by chopping away at his legs.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belfort moves forwards but Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Do throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belfort tries to clinch but Do moves out of range.
Belfort throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Do.
Belfort jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but Belfort persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Do swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
Do connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Belfort misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort gets caught napping as Do dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Do stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Belfort is still trying to improve position.
Do connects with a couple of short punches.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do looking to pass the guard.
Belfort is trying to keep Do in close.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Belfort wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Do.
Belfort has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Do connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Do.
Belfort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Do trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort looking for a takedown.
Belfort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belfort manages to end up in side control.
Do avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a strike aimed at the side of Do's head but Do avoids it well.
Belfort scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Do to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do struggling a bit here.
Belfort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Do is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Do sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Do blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Belfort.
I think Belfort 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gully God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). God comes to the cage accompanied by Mavado - Gangsta Nuh Play. Jayne has chosen The Doors-People Are Strange as his entrance music. Patrick Jayne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gully God's chin.
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gully God!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jayne!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayne tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jayne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
God lands a front kick.
God misses with a body kick.
Jayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
God throws a leg kick which misses Jayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Jayne tries to avoid it.
God slips under a jab.
God looks to score with a jab to the body but Jayne is just out of range.
Jayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Jayne avoids the body shot from God.
God throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jayne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
God blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jayne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayne has God pushed against the cage.
Jayne keeps control of God as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jayne.
God wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jayne struggles to land a body shot inside as God controls his hands.
God has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
God blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
God tries to break the clinch but Jayne is controlling the position.
Jayne tries a body shot but God blocks it.
God prevents a body shot from Jayne.
Jayne has a couple of punches blocked by God.
God fails to pull guard.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by Jayne.
Jayne has a couple of punches blocked by God.
Jayne lands a shot to the body.
Jayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with God's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jayne.
Jayne misses with a punch on the inside.
God looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jayne.
God prevents a body shot from Jayne.
Jayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of God backwards.
A short right from Jayne.
God is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jayne has God pushed against the cage.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
Jayne prevents a body shot from God.
Jayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jayne misses with some punches.
God wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jayne.
God is trying to pull guard but Jayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gully God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from God fails to land.
Jayne misses with the head strike.
Jayne swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jayne swings wildly with an uppercut but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
God's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Jayne coming out on top.
God throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
God throws a wild body kick that Jayne sees coming a mile off.
Jayne misses with a right hand
and God counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
God tries to land a leg kick but Jayne saw it coming and moves away.
Jayne throws an overhand right that lands on God's shoulder, as God tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from God.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God connects with a solid leg kick.
Jayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from God.
God misses with a few strikes there.
Jayne blocks the body kick.
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!
God feints and then cracks Jayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jayne down.
Jayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from God.
Jayne takes a swing at God's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jayne checks the leg kick.
God circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Jayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jayne blocks the body kick.
God gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by God.
God lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by God there.
God throws a hook but Jayne avoids it easily.
Jayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gully God is winning the standup battle so far.
Jayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God is trying to break the clinch but Jayne has him pressed against the cage.
God has had enough of the clinch but Jayne keeps him there for the moment.
Jayne blocks an uppercut.
Jayne lands with a light punch inside.
Jayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
God jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jayne walks away with a smile on his face. God gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
God on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jayne throws the left hand but God avoids the punch easily.
Jayne avoids a kick to the body.
God tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jayne was well out of range. Poor timing from God.
Jayne scores with a jab. God acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Jayne catches God right on the button with a cross.
God looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God misses with a straight right.
Jayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jayne has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jayne pressing his opponent against the cage.
God tries to pull guard but Jayne holds him up against the cage and eventually God drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gully God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Jayne.
God wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jayne keeps control of God as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jayne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Jayne to work.
Jayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of God backwards.
Jayne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
God breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from God - that will leave a mark!
God throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jayne.
Jayne checks a leg kick.
God avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
God gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jayne scores with a takedown into God's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
God working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jayne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne throws a strike but God rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
God trying to control the position from guard on top but Jayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
God is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jayne dives in and grabs God's left leg, looking for a takedown. God pushes down on Jayne's head and hops out.
God is looking to slow Jayne down with leg kicks.
Jayne stuns God with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jayne slips a jab from God.
God thows a body shot but no joy.
God pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jayne is out of range and God settles back down.
Jayne avoids the body shot from God.
God throws out a powerful jab.
Jayne moves out of range of the body kick.
God takes a swing at Jayne's ribcage but misses.
God is looking to chop away at Jayne's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
God throws a leg kick but Jayne moved away.
Gully God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from God misses the target.
Jayne lands with a cross.
God drops his hands momentarily and Jayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
God swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jayne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jayne checks a leg kick.
Jayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
God doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
God swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jayne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jayne lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on God's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gods head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jayne stalling in the clinch but God improves position.
God lands a body punch.
A short right from Jayne on the inside.
Jayne stops a takedown attempt from God.
God wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jayne has him pressed against the cage.
God manages to break the clinch.
God drops his hands momentarily and Jayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Jayne. Beautiful body shot.
Jayne looking to score a takedown here. God is defending well but Jayne drives through and ends up in God's guard.
Jayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. God is keeping the position for now.
Jayne landing some decent shots from guard.
Jayne passes God's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jayne seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne wants to control but God is keeping him busy.
Jayne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jayne throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
God is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of God's face.
Jayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jayne really 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.
God looks to land a right hand but Jayne moved out of range.
God scores with a jab. Jayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jayne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jayne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused God some visible discomfort.
Jayne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but God is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jayne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
God tries to buck Jayne off but Jayne is having none of it.
Jayne tries to move to mount but God blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayne trying to control the position but God is working away.
God is looking to reverse the position.
Jayne tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayne swings around for an armbar but God sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jayne's guard.
God stopping the sweep attempt from Jayne.
Jayne keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
Jayne wants to sweep but no luck.
God landing some decent shots from guard.
God postures up.
Jayne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jayne keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jayne looking to control.
Patrick Jayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
God looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from God, right into the meat.
God misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Jayne or perhaps it was just good defense by God which made him look bad.
God misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from God. Jayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jayne.
Nice shot by Jayne.
God throws a series of punches but Jayne avoids them all with ease.
God looks to land a body kick but Jayne moved away.
God tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jayne was well out of range. Poor timing from God.
God misses the jab.
God just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
God throws a jab when Jayne was well out of range.
God misses with a looping left.
God lands a really nice looking cross but Jayne seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick Jayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
God misses with a wild body shot.
God throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jayne.
God connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jayne throws a good cross that connects.
Jayne staying out of range there.
Jayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by God.
God uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jayne.
God misses with a hook to the body
and Jayne moves into the clinch.
Patrick Jayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
God breaks the clinch.
Jayne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jayne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now God is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayne is pulling down on God's head. It's preventing any offense from God, at least for the moment.
Jayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in God's guard.
Jayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. God is keeping the position for now.
Jayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patrick Jayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God can't keep his opponent in guard - Jayne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
God avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jayne.
Jayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
God on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
God has hold of Jayne's hands but Jayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne slows the pace down in half guard.
God gets full guard.
Jayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
God is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gully God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayne wants to pass the guard but God is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
God working for a triangle but Jayne defends it easily.
Jayne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayne throwing strikes from guard but God blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Jayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jayne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Jayne! Patrick Jayne retains his middleweight title!
Patrick Jayne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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