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CCF 33: McKane vs Ribbler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 2530 p4p, 359 weight class) and Jan Molby (ranked 4262 p4p, 537 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Molby!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molby tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target.
Molby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lloyd misses with a looping right.
Molby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lloyd defends it well.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lloyd defends it well.
Molby moves into the clinch.
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molby closes the distance and clinches.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lloyd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jan Molby has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Molby wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Lloyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Molby saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target.
Lloyd lands a big uppercut and Molby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Molby looks OK. Lloyd waves Molby back to his feet!
Molby is rocked!
Molby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lloyd throws a low kick, looking for Molby's leg but Molby calmly moves out of range.
Molby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molby misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lloyd scores with a hook.
Molby throws a sloppy head kick
and Lloyd counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Lloyd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank Lloyd made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 3179 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jesus Sanchez (ranked 1811 p4p, 216 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Duele El Carazon as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez defending well as Murko loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Murko ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Murko misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murko throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Murko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murko.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Murko throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez cracks Murko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez takes a swing at Murko's ribcage but misses.
Murko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murko throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murko is rocked!
Sanchez with a jab.
Oh Murko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
BOOM! Sanchez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murko. Murko tries to recover but Sanchez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
A very excited looking Jesus Sanchez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Faustin (ranked 3613 p4p, 362 weight class) and Young Buck (ranked 3533 p4p, 356 weight class). Faustin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Glukoza Schweine. Buck has chosen Beat it as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Faustin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Young Buck!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck missing with a left hand there. Faustin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faustin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Faustin's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buck, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buck throws a right and a left that Faustin avoids nicely.
Buck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buck throws a leg kick which misses Faustin's front leg but catches the back leg as Faustin tries to avoid it.
Faustin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buck scores with a nice body kick.
Buck rushes Faustin and presses him up against the cage.
Buck breaks the clinch.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faustin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buck tries a head kick but it misses.
Buck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faustin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buck counters with a nice uppercut.
Buck looks to land a body kick but Faustin moved away.
Buck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faustin.
Faustin misses with a hook. Buck ducked under it nicely.
Faustin ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
Buck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mikhail Faustin has been cut.
Faustin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buck finds it's way round the side to connect with Faustin's head.
Buck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faustin blocks a head kick by Buck.
Faustin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Faustin as he connects with a hook.
Faustin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buck momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck takes the fight into the clinch.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faustin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faustin stalks Buck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buck's face. Buck staggers backwards, shaken.
Mikhail Faustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faustin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buck.
Faustin throws a jab when Buck was well out of range.
Faustin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faustin tries to move into range but Buck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faustin misses with a straight left.
Faustin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buck throws out the jab.
Buck gets a clinch.
Faustin can't break the clinch.
Buck leaning against his opponent.
Faustin lands with a left to the head.
Buck breaks the clinch.
Buck throws a head kick but Faustin moves out of range.
Buck dodges the punch combination from Faustin.
Faustin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buck backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faustin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buck manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Faustin misses.
Faustin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faustin is breathing heavily.
Faustin scores with a one two! Buck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faustin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buck. Buck obviously looking to wear him down.
Faustin jabs Buck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buck.
Buck throws a right and a left that Faustin avoids nicely.
Buck rushes Faustin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buck clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck is stalling here.
Faustin tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Faustin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buck forces Faustin back against the cage and clinches.
Faustin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faustin misses with an elbow over the top.
Buck breaks from the clinch.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Faustin ducks down to avoid it.
Faustin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands with a nice combination. Faustin backs away looking to recover.
Faustin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faustin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Buck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Faustin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faustin misses with a series of wild punches.
Faustin blocks a head kick by Buck.
An inside leg kick lands from Buck.
Buck throws a big shot that misses.
Buck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Buck finds it's way through Faustin's defenses.
Buck closes the distance and clinches.
Buck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buck rushes Faustin and presses him up against the cage.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Buck does no damage.
Faustin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Faustin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faustin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faustin.
Danga de danga de dang - Buck scores with a four punch combination!
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Faustin ducks down to avoid it.
Faustin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buck sprawls and moves away.
Buck throws a lazy right hand but Faustin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faustin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buck slips under a jab.
Faustin tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Buck misses the target.
Faustin misses with a wild combination.
Buck lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Buck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustin lands with an uppercut that bounces Buck off the cage and back into range.
Faustin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buck misses with a body shot.
Faustin slips under a jab.
Buck missing with a left hand there. Faustin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faustin looks to throw the jab but Buck is out of range.
Buck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Faustin's calf.
Buck tries a head kick but it misses.
Faustin connects with a right hand. Buck shakes it off.
Faustin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Buck with a jab.
Buck cracks Faustin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Faustin 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.
Faustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Faustin.
Buck tries to bum rush Faustin with a series of wild strikes but Faustin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faustin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faustin swinging wildly here.
Buck feints and then cracks Faustin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faustin down.
Faustin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buck throws out the jab.
Faustin misses with the combination.
Faustin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buck throws a right hand that Faustin ducks under and follows up with a left that Faustin also avoids with ease.
Buck cracks Faustin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Faustin.
Buck throws a nice head kick!
Buck dodges the punch combination from Faustin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Buck scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck lands a leg kick that knocks Faustin off balance momentarily.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faustin.
Buck clinches up with Faustin and pushes him back against the cage.
Buck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faustin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faustin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faustin lands a jab to the nose.
Young Buck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faustin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buck moves into the clinch successfully.
Faustin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faustin looking to slow down the pace here.
Buck keeps control of Faustin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buck breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Faustin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Faustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buck.
Buck clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buck stalls.
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Buck finds it's way through Faustin's defenses.
Faustin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch but Faustin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buck scores with a leg kick.
Faustin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faustin there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck fails to land with a series of punches.
Buck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faustin.
Faustin lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faustin ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
Buck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faustin.
Faustin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faustin avoids the body shot from Buck.
Mikhail Faustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buck lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faustin, as that shot connected.
Faustin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faustin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Faustin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faustin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Faustin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faustin momentarily.
Buck lands a nice shot that snaps Faustin's head back.
Faustin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck throws a solid leg kick but Faustin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buck.
Buck lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustin misses with a few strikes there.
Buck unleashes a big counter combination but Faustin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buck misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Faustin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buck is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buck lands with an uppercut that bounces Faustin off the cage and back into range.
Faustin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buck swinging wildly here.
Buck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buck throws a head kick but Faustin moves out of range.
Buck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Faustin slips a jab and a cross from Buck.
Buck works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Faustin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faustin.
Mikhail Faustin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck misses with a two punch combination.
Faustin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faustin throws a series of punches but Buck avoids them all with ease.
Buck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faustin.
Both fighters circling a little - Buck finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Buck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faustin.
Buck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faustin tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustin's hands.
Buck closes the distance and pushes Faustin back into the cage.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Buck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck lands with a nice combination. Faustin backs away looking to recover.
Buck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faustin to the mat! Faustin manages to get full guard.
Buck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young Buck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Buck!
During a confident post fight interview, Young Buck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parker Savi (ranked 3573 p4p, 359 weight class) and Shannon White (ranked 2448 p4p, 260 weight class). Shannon White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Parker Savi's chin.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings for the body but Savi moves out of range.
Savi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savi struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to control but Savi is keeping him busy.
Savi is looking for a sweep.
White is working to tighten his grip on Savi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Savi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but White is really squeezing tight and eventually Savi passes out! White breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shannon White!
An out of breath Shannon White 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 Demarte Pena (ranked 1672 p4p, 80 weight class) and Connor Joieson (ranked 4495 p4p, 195 weight class). Pena comes to the cage accompanied by Mesmo Assim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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128 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarte Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Joieson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joieson lands a takedown into guard.
Joieson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joieson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Joieson from controlling successfully.
Pena looking for a guillotine here but Joieson defends easily.
Joieson landing with the ground and pound.
Joieson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joieson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joieson working some strikes from top position.
Joieson working some strikes from top position.
Joieson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Joieson works over Pena with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pena is trying to keep Joieson in close.
Joieson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joieson is one step ahead there.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Joieson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Joieson wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Joieson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joieson is aware though and is defending well.
Joieson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joieson is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joieson is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pena is rocked!
Joieson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Pena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joieson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joieson stands up over Pena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joieson gets to his feet and stands over Pena, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pena felt that one! Joieson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pena from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Joieson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor Joieson waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Demarte Pena stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Alviso (ranked 2296 p4p, 251 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 2582 p4p, 278 weight class). Alviso's entrance music is Pooh Man-Oakland. A fine choice. 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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28
169 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Alviso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alviso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas dips to his left and cracks Alviso with an uppercut!
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Alviso. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Rojas misses.
Alviso defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Alviso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Alviso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jerome Alviso has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas feints a jab and as Alviso dips his head, Rojas unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Alviso right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Alviso falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Rojas smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jerome Alviso stepped up to the mic, saying 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 1350 p4p, 170 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 3431 p4p, 347 weight class). Howlett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Push. Ricardinho Vieira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howlett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vieira struggling a bit here.
Vieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howlett's best efforts.
Howlett wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vieira tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Howlett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Howlett there.
Howlett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Howlett lands with a punch from half guard.
Vieira has hold of Howlett's hands but Howlett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howlett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howlett lands strikes from half guard.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howlett is working away from the top position though.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira is not content to let Howlett control the position.
We've been hearing that Howlett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howlett wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Howlett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howlett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Howlett has control of the leg.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Howlett postures up.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Howlett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howlett blocks the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira has hold of Howlett's hands but Howlett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howlett lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.
Howlett is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howlett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Howlett slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Howlett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieira dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Howlett scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.
Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howlett is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vieira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howlett stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
Howlett stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howlett stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howlett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howlett trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Howlett is really struggling to control Vieira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howlett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Howlett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Howlett distracts Vieira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett working some strikes from top position.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howlett works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Vieira working for a triangle but Howlett defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Howlett pushes his legs off easily.
Howlett lands a couple of elbows.
Vieira has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howlett is in close to Vieira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett landing with the ground and pound.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Howlett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vieira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Howlett throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vieira's body to avoid the submission. Vieira has instead reached around Howlett's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vieira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardinho Vieira!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 829 p4p, 93 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 1356 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
168 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hirigushi throws a one two combo.
It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.
Boag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirigushi momentarily.
Boag misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boag only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
Boag feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boag has time to react.
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boag counters with a right hand to the body.
Boag throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Boag feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Boag misses its intended target.
Hirigushi ducks straight into an uppercut from Boag and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hirigushi manages to regain guard straight away.
Hirigushi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Boag is controlling him.
Boag trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Boag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Boag drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hirigushi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boag has Hirigushi in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag looking to control.
Boag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hirigushi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Boag finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boag cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut from hell and Hirigushi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Boag's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Hirigushi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag drops back looking for a leg! Hirigushi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirigushi manages to kick Boag off! Boag jumps back into Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi kicks Boag off and gets to his feet.
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boag throws out the jab.
Hirigushi drops Boag with a beautiful combination! Boag stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hirigushi is looking for the KO!
Boag is rocked!
A shot to the body from Hirigushi misses
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
That's time! Hirigushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Boag manages to avoid it.
Boag throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
letting Boag counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag misses with an uppercut.
Boag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Boag throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
Hirigushi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boag jabs Hirigushi right on the nose. Hirigushi blinks but takes it well.
Boag throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boag takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Boag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boag takes one to the chin there.
Boag misses with a left hand
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boag is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Boag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boag seems to have recovered his senses.
Boag throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
Boag replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hirigushi blocks it well.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boag! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boag scores with a punch to the head.
Boag misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi jabs Boag right on the nose. Boag blinks but takes it well.
Chris Boag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Boag counters with a left hand that sends Hirigushi to the canvas!
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!
Hirigushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boag is one step ahead there.
Boag tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
Boag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boag is controlling him.
Boag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Hirigushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirigushi, not yet.
Boag wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
Hirigushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirigushi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boag is controlling him.
Hirigushi keeping full guard, as Boag tries to pass.
Boag trying to move into half guard but instead Hirigushi has managed to sweep!
Hirigushi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirigushi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boag is looking for a triangle but Hirigushi pushes his legs off easily.
Hirigushi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirigushi has managed to get both his arms back between Boag's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirigushi is aware though and is defending well.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boag has his foot on Hirigushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirigushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirigushi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boag is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boag throws a counter combo.
Boag misses with a looping right.
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.
Boag with a hook.
Hirigushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Boag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boag misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Boag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boag has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Boag!
After winning the bout, Chris Boag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 327 p4p, 41 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 246 p4p, 29 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
McKane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribbler. Ribbler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane slips a jab from Ribbler.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Ribbler throws a combination that misses
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKane under the eye.
McKane scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribbler should have avoided that one.
Ribbler takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribbler's hands.
McKane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Ribbler's defenses.
Ribbler tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
McKane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbler.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbler misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribbler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKane dips to his left and cracks Ribbler with an uppercut!
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane moves out of range as Ribbler strikes.
Ribbler walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
McKane wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribbler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from McKane.
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Ribbler misses with a hook to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribbler scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribbler lands a jab-cross combination.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Ribbler looks to land a combination. McKane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribbler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKane tries to clinch but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler cracks the inside of McKane's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
A punch lands to the side of McKane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKane takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler throws a hook but McKane blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribbler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Ribbler scores with a nice strike.
McKane takes one on the button.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
Ribbler lunges at McKane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKane's hand.
McKane is rocked!
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh McKane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbler throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane seems to have got his legs back now.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a left to the body.
Ribbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribbler throws out the jab.
Ribbler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.
Ribbler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
Ribbler feints and then cracks McKane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKane down.
A big right from McKane misses.
Ribbler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Ribbler misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Ribbler. Those never looked like landing.
Ribbler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane swings for the body but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler misses with a looping left.
McKane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKane misses with a body shot
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Ribbler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through McKane's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Ribbler. Beautiful body shot.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to clinch up.
Ribbler throws a right and a left that McKane avoids nicely.
Ribbler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane cracks Ribbler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
A little jabbing left from Ribbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
McKane scores with a body shot.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a looping right.
Ribbler scores with a three punch combo!
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane is looking to clinch.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribbler.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
Ribbler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane scores with the left hand. Ribbler knows he should have avoided that one.
McKane misses with a hook. Ribbler ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Ribbler counters with a one-two to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane defending well as Ribbler loads up on a big left hand.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Ribbler avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribbler jumps guard but McKane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribbler tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Ribbler back against the cage.
Ribbler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribbler lands a hook that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
Ribbler prevents a body shot from McKane.
Ribbler lands a nice uppercut.
Ribbler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribbler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibbe Ribbler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKane.
Ribbler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribbler duly obliges.
Ribbler defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane lands a jab.
McKane looks to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a right hand to the body.
McKane takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribbler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Ribbler moved out of range.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ribbler as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
McKane misses with a hook
and Ribbler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribbler misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribbler misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Ribbler keeps the fight on the outside.
McKane tries to clinch there but Ribbler circles away.
Ribbler misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Ribbler misses with a straight right.
McKane moves into the clinch.
Ribbler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
Ribbler misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McKane.
Ribbler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKane is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribbler or not.
Ribbler lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane tries a body shot but Ribbler blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbler swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler won't allow McKane to get back to his feet.
McKane keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribbler is controlling him.
Ribbler with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane pushes Ribbler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from McKane.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbler's elbow.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
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!
Good body shot from Ribbler.
McKane prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribbler prevents a body shot from McKane.
Ribbler scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ribbler.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taz McKane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribbler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribbler misses with a head kick.
Ribbler ducks right into an uppercut from McKane.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for McKane.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Ribbler unleashes a big counter combination but McKane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibbe Ribbler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
Ribbler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribbler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbler.
Ribbler takes one on the button.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
A cross from McKane lands.
McKane jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribbler throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler blocks a jab.
Ribbler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKane.
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribbler throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Ribbler.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbler's shoulder, as Ribbler tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by McKane.
Ribbler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribbler avoids the body shot from McKane.
Ribbler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribbler looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
Ribbler looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
Ribbler slips a jab from McKane.
Nice cross by Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribbler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands with a hook. Ribbler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribbler throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
McKane with a hook.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane lands an overhand right.
Ribbler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Ribbler slips under a jab from McKane.
Ribbler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
Ribbler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Ribbler pushes him off.
Ribbler slips a straight right by McKane.
The fighters circling - Ribbler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
A little jabbing left from Ribbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane tries to clinch but Ribbler is having none of it.
Ribbler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribbler.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane had his way with Ibbe Ribbler in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ribbler thumps McKane with a low kick.
Ribbler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribbler.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane is looking to clinch but Ribbler is avoiding it.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribbler's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands a lovely overhand right.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Ribbler's head back.
McKane jabs at Ribbler's body.
Ribbler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Ribbler moved out of range.
Ribbler fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
Ribbler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribbler slips a jab from McKane.
A big left from McKane misses.
Ribbler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribbler throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbler tries to bum rush McKane with a series of wild strikes but McKane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from McKane misses its target.
Ribbler tests McKane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribbler throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane scores with a jab.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
Ribbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but McKane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from McKane.
Ribbler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribbler pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from McKane.
Ribbler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribbler misses with a knee strike.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Ribbler.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane stops a takedown attempt from Ribbler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbler.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribbler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribbler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
A short left from McKane.
Ribbler tries to land a knee to the head but McKane blocks with his arms.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
McKane misses with some punches.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
McKane working aggressively here.
Ribbler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taz McKane.
Well McKane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
Taz McKane is the new lightweight champion!
Taz McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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