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Madness MMA 14: Insanity PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Labosky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Labosky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick by Labosky misses
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
Labosky slips under a jab.
Labosky avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes tries to counter with a takedown but Labosky is quick to defend against it.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labosky misses the body punch
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Hayes.
Labosky throws a leg kick which misses Hayes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayes tries to avoid it.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head 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!
Labosky is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Labosky.
Labosky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hayes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Labosky momentarily.
Hayes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Labosky is just out of range.
Jab by Hayes.
Labosky is rocked!
Hayes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Labosky right on the button. Labosky goes down! Hayes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hayes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Hayes!
Samuel Hayes 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Charcoal (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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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Charcoal!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope clinches with his opponent.
Charcoal tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Charcoal back against the cage.
Charcoal blocks an uppercut.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
Charcoal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charcoal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pope has his foot on Charcoal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charcoal works his way back into a safe position though.
Charcoal with a nice head shot there.
Charcoal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pope had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charcoal defends it easily.
Charcoal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pope has momentary wrist control but Charcoal slips an elbow through the middle.
Charcoal postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pope's head.
Charcoal with a nice head shot there.
Charcoal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pope is rocked!
Charcoal stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charcoal connects with a couple of short punches.
Charcoal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Charcoal won't allow Pope to sweep him here.
Charcoal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Charcoal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope is trying to control the position but Charcoal postures up.
Charcoal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pope's head.
Charcoal prevents Pope from getting back to his feet.
Charcoal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Charcoal working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charcoal is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charcoal scoring with some ground and pound.
Charcoal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope seems to have got his legs back now.
Pope is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Charcoal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charcoal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charcoal is trying to keep Pope in close.
Pope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charcoal is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pope puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charcoal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pope trying to control the action but Charcoal is working from the bottom.
Charcoal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charcoal is trying to keep Pope in close.
Charcoal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Charcoal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charcoal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pope wants to get back to full guard but Charcoal has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope is working to avoid the ground and pound but Charcoal connects with a decent elbow.
Pope struggling a bit here.
Pope tries to bench press Charcoal off him but Charcoal keeps the position.
Pope takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Charcoal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charcoal lands some shots froms side control.
Charcoal trying to control the position but Pope is working away.
Charcoal working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pope scores with a one two! Charcoal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Charcoal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Charcoal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charcoal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Charcoal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pope - just one landing.
Pope wants to clinch but Charcoal slips to the side
and Charcoal counters with a right hand to the body.
Charcoal dodges the punch combination from Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope clinches up with Charcoal and pushes him back against the cage.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal avoiding damage as Pope throws knees to the body.
Charcoal has Pope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charcoal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charcoal tries to score a body lock takedown but Pope shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charcoal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Charcoal.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pope.
Charcoal is looking for a takedown.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Charcoal blocks with his arms.
Pope landing knees to the body.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Charcoal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charcoal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Despite the aggression on Charcoal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pope clinches with his opponent.
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charcoal on the side of the head.
Pope misses with a hook. Charcoal ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pope.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcoal was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Charcoal is looking for the big counter here.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.
Pope misses with a straight right.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Pope scores with a four punch combination!
Pope scores with a one two! Charcoal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Charcoal lands a nice shot to the body.
Charcoal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcoal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope blocks a body shot from Charcoal.
Charcoal has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Pope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Charcoal.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Charcoal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Charcoal's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Charcoal.
Charcoal misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Charcoal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope misses with a knee to the head.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Charcoal is blocking nicely.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Charcoal avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Charcoal goes for a takedown attempt but Pope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charcoal.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Charcoal counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcoal manages to avoid it.
Pope throws the left hand but Charcoal avoids the punch easily.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.
Pope works over Charcoal's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Charcoal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charcoal with the counter takedown but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charcoal circles away.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charcoal unleashes a big counter combination but Pope bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Charcoal with the counter takedown but Pope avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Pope dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charcoal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Charcoal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charcoal moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Charcoal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pope defends it well.
Pope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mr Charcoal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope tries to clinch but Charcoal moves out of range.
Charcoal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pope defends it well.
A big left from Pope misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charcoals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Charcoal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.
Pope is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope tries to clinch there but Charcoal circles away.
And Charcoal tries to counter it with a takedown but Pope pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Charcoal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Charcoal swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
Charcoal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charcoal feints the counter takedown.
Pope throws a low kick but Charcoal moves out of range easily.
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Charcoal counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Pope lands.
Pope motions for Charcoal to come forward. Pope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pope. That's going to slow Charcoal down.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Charcoal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charcoal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcoal counters with a nice leg kick.
Pope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charcoal counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Charcoal counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jan Pope has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope swings away with a body shot that misses
and Charcoal counters with a series of strikes that sends Pope to the canvas! Charcoal follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Pope looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charcoal is one step ahead there.
Charcoal is pushing down on Pope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pope is fighting to maintain full guard but Charcoal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pope wants to get back to full guard.
Charcoal is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charcoal working the head and body with strikes.
Charcoal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Charcoal lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pope! More strikes land and this one is all over! Charcoal jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Charcoal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Charcoal thanked ONI for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erschov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randall counters with a takedown into side control.
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Erschov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randall's best efforts.
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Erschov is looking for a sweep. Randall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov punching from the bottom.
Erschov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Randall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randall is working for a kimura but Erschov is defending it quite comfortably.
Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erschov pushes Randall off looking to stand but Randall dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Randall there.
Randall 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.
Randall wants to work for an arm triangle but Erschov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Erschov wants to control but Randall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erschov is just riding it out for now. Randall eventually gives up the hold.
Erschov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov wants to control but Randall is keeping busy.
Erschov is looking to get back to full guard here but Randall has managed to pass to side control instead.
Erschov struggling a bit here.
Randall trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Randall works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Randall cracks Erschov with a big elbow.
Randall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Erschov is looking for a sweep.
Randall tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well.
Randall working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Erschov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erschov is trying to improve his position.
Erschov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well.
Erschov pushes Randall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Erschov wants to control but Randall postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erschov tries to bench press Randall off him but Randall keeps the position.
Erschov keeps trying to improve his position.
Randall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erschov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randall's guard! Nice work there by Erschov!
Erschov wants to get up but he can't break Randall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erschov won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall looking to control.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Randall is keeping the position.
Randall controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Randall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Erschov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erschov looking for a sweep. Not yet Erschov, not yet.
Erschov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randall is controlling him.
Randall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randall with a nice head shot there.
Erschov wants to stand and escape but Randall is having none of it.
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randall defends it easily.
Randall working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erschov is looking to stand up but Randall isn't so interested in that idea.
Randall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Randall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Randall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Erschov tries to escape but Randall is in control.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Randall blocks the strikes from Erschov.
The strikes coming from Randall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Erschov can't do much from the bottom here.
Randall misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erschov is trying to get back to half guard.
Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Erschov is defending well.
Erschov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Erschov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sloppy strikes there by Randall.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randall working the body and head with strikes.
Randall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erschov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randall's guard! Nice work there by Erschov!
Randall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erschov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Randall is tightening it up a little... Erschov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Erschov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Erschov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason Randall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foo Fighters- My Hero. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 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
15 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Estefan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez slips a straight right by Djurdjevic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Djurdjevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Djurdjevic also avoids with ease.
Djurdjevic throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Djurdjevic eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Djurdjevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight right.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Djurdjevic lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Djurdjevic slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Djurdjevic misses with a double jab.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Djurdjevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Djurdjevic to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Djurdjevic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDjurdjevic.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Djurdjevic slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Djurdjevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Djurdjevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Djurdjevic avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Djurdjevic avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Djurdjevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Djurdjevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Djurdjevic throws a big counter head kick but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Djurdjevic connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sanchez to the floor! Djurdjevic dives in looking for the finish!
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!
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Djurdjevic is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Djurdjevic is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Djurdjevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Djurdjevic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Estefan Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Djurdjevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Djurdjevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Djurdjevic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Djurdjevic looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Djurdjevic throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Djurdjevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Djurdjevic moves out of range of the body kick.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Djurdjevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Djurdjevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Djurdjevic walks into a jab.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Djurdjevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Djurdjevic avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Djurdjevic with an uppercut!
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djurdjevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Djurdjevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Djurdjevic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Djurdjevic misses.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Djurdjevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Djurdjevic also avoids with ease.
Djurdjevic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Djurdjevic throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Djurdjevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Djurdjevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Djurdjevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djurdjevic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djurdjevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Djurdjevic.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Djurdjevic pushes him off.
Djurdjevic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Djurdjevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Djurdjevic slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Djurdjevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Djurdjevic scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djurdjevic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Djurdjevic moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Djurdjevic, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Djurdjevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Djurdjevic.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Djurdjevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Djurdjevic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djurdjevic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Djurdjevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Djurdjevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Djurdjevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Djurdjevic missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight left.
Djurdjevic tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez tries to bum rush Djurdjevic with a series of wild strikes but Djurdjevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Sanchez catches Djurdjevic right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Djurdjevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Djurdjevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djurdjevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Djurdjevic eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Djurdjevic lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez has Djurdjevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Djurdjevic won't allow it.
Djurdjevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Djurdjevic has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Estefan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djurdjevic tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Djurdjevic prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Djurdjevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Djurdjevic slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Djurdjevic throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sanchez tumbling to the canvas!
Djurdjevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Djurdjevic postures up.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Djurdjevic postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Sanchez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to control.
Djurdjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Djurdjevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Djurdjevic throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Djurdjevic works the jab nicely.
Adis Djurdjevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djurdjevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Djurdjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Djurdjevic's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Djurdjevic - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Djurdjevic won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic lands a shoulder strike.
Djurdjevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Estefan Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estefan Sanchez!
After the fight, Estefan Sanchez 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.
Adis Djurdjevic was interviewed post fight and said 'I can see the pasture..... and it's beginning to look green'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monsun Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe has chosen The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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206 lbs
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222 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monsun Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Babe!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tests Babe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Babe misses its intended target.
Moon digs a good body shot into Babe's ribs.
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Moon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Babe to counter with a crisp jab.
Babe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Good exchange - Moon coming out on top.
Moon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Babe.
Babe misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.
Babe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babe.
Babe lands the left hand.
Babe throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Moon drops his hands momentarily and Babe needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moon just on the top of the head. Moon drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moon - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raine Babe!
Raine Babe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine is looking to slow Jasta down with leg kicks.
Machine looks for the body kick but Jasta saw that one coming.
Jasta 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.
Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jasta in his tracks.
Machine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Jasta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machine shoots and misses
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Machine. Beautiful body shot.
Machine lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasta's head.
Machine misses with a low kick as Jasta jumps back.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine misses with a double jab.
Jasta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jasta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine thows a leg kick but Jasta checks it
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine swings widly with a right hand
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jasta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jasta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine cracks Jasta with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Machine misses.
Jasta checks a low kick from Machine.
An attempted straight right counter from Jasta misses the target.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasta.
Machine is looking for the big counter here.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jasta.
Machine fakes the leg kick and cracks Jasta in the body.
Machine throws the left hand but Jasta avoids the punch easily.
Jasta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jasta wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Jasta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasta misses the target.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasta throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Jasta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jasta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with a right hand
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasta needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jasta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machine misses with a combination
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Machine misses
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machine is rocked!
Machine cracks Jasta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machine throws a hook but Jasta avoids it easily.
Jasta throws a quick counter head kick but Machine was just out of range.
Jasta works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasta misses with a head kick.
Machine scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jasta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machine is on him like a limpet, forcing Jasta back against the cage.
Jasta breaks the clinch.
Machine throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up but Jasta circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Machine tenderised Jasta's leg. Jasta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Jasta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine misses with a takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Machine avoids the body shot from Jasta.
Machine connects with a body shot that sends Jasta's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
Machine throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Machine catches Jasta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine with a jab.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta slips under a jab.
Jasta lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasta throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasta off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta lands a jab to the nose.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jasta.
The crowd cheers as Jasta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machine doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Machine misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jasta throws a body shot but no joy.
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jasta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Jasta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine is looking to score with low kicks.
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jasta defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasta misses its target.
Jasta throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Jasta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Jasta's brow.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine throws an elbow that misses. Jasta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machine's guard. Nice move by Jasta!
Jasta controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jasta stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jasta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Machine's body to avoid the submission. Machine has instead reached around Jasta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Machine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Machine!
An out of breath Rock Machine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David October (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander feints and then cracks October's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow October down.
Alexander misses with a looping right.
October is looking to clinch.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
October catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
October takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from October.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but October manages to avoid it.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt October.
Alexander throws a hook but October blocks it.
October throws an overhand right that drops Alexander like a sack of potatoes! October dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David October!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finlay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Finlay Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Doremus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darrow as he jumps to the side.
Darrow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doremus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doremus misses with a takedown
and Darrow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doremus has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Darrow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolores Doremus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Doremus's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Doremus's head and hops out.
Darrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Doremus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doremus thinking.
Doremus wants to clinch.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doremus manages to avoid it.
Doremus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doremus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doremus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Darrow wants to control but Doremus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doremus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darrow's head.
Darrow trying to control from the bottom.
Doremus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darrow's head.
Darrow has hold of Doremus's hands but Doremus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doremus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darrow defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doremus is working for a submission of some sort.
Doremus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Darrow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doremus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doremus trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Doremus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darrow defending well though.
Doremus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Darrow trying to hold on to Doremus's head to control him but Doremus postures up.
Darrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doremus working over Darrow with some ground and pound. Darrow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doremus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doremus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doremus throwing shots but Darrow is blocking nicely.
Doremus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darrow's head.
Darrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doremus lands with a punch from half guard.
Darrow is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doremus winds up and cracks Darrow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Darrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doremus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Darrow is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doremus lands a nice short elbow.
Darrow is still in real trouble! Can Doremus finish him?
Doremus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doremus is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Darrow is hurt! He's hurt bad - Doremus fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Darrow from any more punishment! Congratulations to Doremus! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolores Doremus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Don Johnson. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miami Vice Theme Song. 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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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
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, McGobblecock, Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Nice elbow from McGobblecock, Jr..
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a shoulder strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGobblecock, Jr. controls his hands.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGobblecock, Jr. seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGobblecock, Jr. just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGobblecock, Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGobblecock, Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet McGobblecock, Jr., not yet.
McGobblecock, Jr. controlling Johnson's posture.
McGobblecock, Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! McGobblecock, Jr. is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGobblecock, Jr. manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into McGobblecock, Jr.'s guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but McGobblecock, Jr. keeps moving.
Johnson pushes down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. McGobblecock, Jr. is holding on for now.
Johnson stops McGobblecock, Jr. from getting back to his feet.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson stuns McGobblecock, Jr. with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
McGobblecock, Jr. half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGobblecock, Jr..
A jab from Johnson misses.
A little feinted left hand from McGobblecock, Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGobblecock, Jr. swivels and escapes.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to avoid it.
As Johnson tries to get set, McGobblecock, Jr. tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws a hook but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it easily.
Johnson rushes McGobblecock, Jr. and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
A head punch on the inside from McGobblecock, Jr. fails to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. McGobblecock, Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
McGobblecock, Jr. clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGobblecock, Jr.'s Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a damaging elbow.
McGobblecock, Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks an uppercut.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping busy.
McGobblecock, Jr. working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGobblecock, Jr. controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by McGobblecock, Jr..
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by McGobblecock, Jr..
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock, Jr. prevents a body shot from Johnson.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson blocks a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson working a defensive guard but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGobblecock, Jr. stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to control but can't.
Johnson stands up and beckons McGobblecock, Jr. to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson works McGobblecock, Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
McGobblecock, Jr. swinging wildly here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from McGobblecock, Jr. as Johnson shoots in.
McGobblecock, Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGobblecock, Jr. obliges.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a shoulder strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks McGobblecock, Jr. up, before dumping him to the ground. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to land in guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
McGobblecock, Jr. slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson jabs at McGobblecock, Jr.'s body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGobblecock, Jr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson looks to land a combination but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a high kick!
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
McGobblecock, Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGobblecock, Jr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson is rocked!
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson stalls.
Don Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGobblecock, Jr. has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Don Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henley defends well and Steroidi Jr ends up having to push Henley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Henley avoids it easily.
Henley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Henley throws a chopping leg kick but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henley throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws out a counter right but Henley avoids it with no problem.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Henley saw that one coming.
Henley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Henley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steroidi Jr dodges the punch combination from Henley.
Henley tries to land a front kick but Steroidi Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley throws a poor cross that misses
and Steroidi Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steroidi Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Henley is blocking nicely.
Henley can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.
Henley jumps into guard, dragging Steroidi Jr to the mat.
Steroidi Jr is in close to Henley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Steroidi Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr is fighting to break Henley's control of his arms but Henley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steroidi Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steroidi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley postures up.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steroidi Jr 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.
Henley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steroidi Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steroidi Jr keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Henley 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steroidi Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henley is aware though and is defending well.
Henley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steroidi Jr pulls Henley in close to prevent any damage.
Henley throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steroidi Jr controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Steroidi Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley 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.
Henley scores with the left hand. Steroidi Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Henley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Henley misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henley checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of Henley's front leg.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Henley scores with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henley but Henley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr lands with a right hand.
Henley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steroidi Jr can do to turn this around?
Henley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. Steroidi Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Henley.
Henley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steroidi Jr.
Henley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steroidi Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley avoids the head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steroidi Jr as he avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Henley shakes him off and moves away.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice looking combination but Henley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henley moves away from the strike by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henley scores with the left hand. Steroidi Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Henley thumps Steroidi Jr with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Henley.
Steroidi Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Steroidi Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Henley avoids it.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Henley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroidi Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Henley misses the target.
A solid body kick from Steroidi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henley throws a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries to clinch but Henley moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steroidi Jr duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henley.
Henley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Steroidi Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steroidi Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Henley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a right hand but Henley moved out of range.
Henley throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henley if he has to take too many more of those.
Steroidi Jr thuds a left hand into Henley's body.
Steroidi Jr walks into a straight right hand from Henley.
Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
Steroidi Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Henley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.
Henley looking to score a takedown here. Steroidi Jr is defending well but Henley drives through and ends up in Steroidi Jr's guard.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
Steroidi Jr working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley is stalling in the full guard.
Henley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Henley is working Steroidi Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henley throwing strikes from guard but Steroidi Jr blocks nicely.
Henley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Henley cracks Steroidi Jr with a solid left hand.
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 Ben Henley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henley moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Henley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Henley throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from Henley.
Henley throws a right hand that misses
and Steroidi Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Henley 's knee.
Henley misses the jab.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steroidi Jr gets caught flat footed, as Henley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steroidi Jr controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben Henley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Henley uses it to pass to side control.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Henley keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Henley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep.
Henley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Steroidi Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henley working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steroidi Jr keeps working.
Henley lands some shots froms side control.
Henley just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henley's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Henley.
Steroidi Jr tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
Henley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steroidi Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henley pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henley connects with a nice short shot to Steroidi Jr's temple.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Henley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steroidi Jr to regain full guard.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steroidi Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley pulls Steroidi Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henley is trying to keep Steroidi Jr in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steroidi Jr is working Henley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henley clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henley looks to throw a body kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Steroidi Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henley avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
A big right from Henley misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick as Henley jumps back.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Henley.
Henley misses with a kick to the body.
Henley throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steroidi Jr.
Henley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henley misses with a hook. Steroidi Jr ducked under it nicely.
Steroidi Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley throws out a powerful jab.
Henley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Henley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley throws a head kick that misses
and Steroidi Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr working aggressively here.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Henley has a couple of punches blocked by Steroidi Jr.
Henley trying to stall but Steroidi Jr improves his position.
Henley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steroidi Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steroidi Jr crunches a lovely knee into Henley's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steroidi Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr slows down the pace here.
Henley scores with a shoulder strike.
Henley scores with a shot to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr stalling against the cage.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henley backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steroidi Jr working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Henley blocks a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steroidi Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henley's sensitive parts.
Henley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
Henley throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Henley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Henley defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley lands with a straight right. Steroidi Jr didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A head kick misses from Henley.
Henley misses with a kick to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Henley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steroidi Jr scores with the left hand. Henley knows he should have avoided that one.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Henley half committed to a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Steroidi Jr finds it's target.
Steroidi Jr gets a double leg takedown into Henley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steroidi Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steroidi Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Henley's legs - danger averted.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Steroidi Jr working some strikes from top position.
Henley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Henley misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henley or perhaps it was just good defense by Steroidi Jr, which made it look bad.
Steroidi Jr stuffs the takedown.
Henley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Henley looks to throw the jab but Steroidi Jr is out of range.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steroidi Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Steroidi Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steroidi Jr controls the pace.
Steroidi Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steroidi Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr cracks Henley with a solid left hand.
Henley is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture.
Steroidi Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henley keeping full guard, as Steroidi Jr tries to pass.
Steroidi Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henley controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henley is pulling down on Steroidi Jr's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steroidi Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and clinches up with Henley.
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henley.
Henley tries to pull guard but Steroidi Jr won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley lands an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley lands a head kick. Steroidi Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henley throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henley. That did some damage!
Henley with a nice cross.
Steroidi Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Henley takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Henley lands with an uppercut that bounces Steroidi Jr off the cage and back into range.
Henley lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Steroidi Jr walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Henley's front leg with a kick but Henley checks it.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Henley misses with a right hand
and Steroidi Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henley looks to land a body kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Steroidi Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henley will feel that in the morning.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Henley swats away the attempt to clinch by Steroidi Jr.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Henley catches Steroidi Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Henley.
Henley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henley.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Henley!
Ben Henley retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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