D.O.A. 2 The Road To The Top PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Wesley Ferdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Team Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferdon
vs
Ninja

182 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wesley Ferdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Team Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ninja moves out of range as Ferdon throws a body kick.
Ferdon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja at a distance.
Ferdon throws a head kick that misses.
Ferdon throws a series of punches but Ninja avoids them all with ease.
Ferdon scores with a leg kick.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Ferdon.
Ferdon misses with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferdon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ninja is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdon is trying to break the clinch but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Ninja avoiding damage.
Ferdon trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferdon looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ninja is pushing Ferdon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferdon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferdon missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Ferdon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferdon!
Ninja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ninja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferdon.
Good shot there by Ferdon.

Ferdon gets a clinch.
Ferdon is trying to stall.
Ferdon is trying to push Ninja away but Ninja has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferdon stalling in the clinch but Ninja improves position.
Ferdon working hard to break the clinch.
Ninja pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferdon wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninja won't allow it.
Ninja is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdon is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Ferdon.
Ninja slows down the pace here.
Ferdon pushes off an throws an elbow but Ninja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ninja keeps control of Ferdon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Ferdon dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ferdon moves into range and clinches up with Ninja.
Come on Ninja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferdon trying to stall but Ninja improves his position.
Ferdon seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ninja is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ninja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferdon working aggressively here.
Ferdon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninja.
Ferdon is trying to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdon is looking to control Ninja's arms but Ninja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferdon has his back to the cage.
Ninja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferdon is looking to control Ninja's arms but Ninja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferdon has his back to the cage.
Ferdon tries to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling the position.
Ferdon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferdon trying to land knees to the body.
Ferdon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdon missing with knees to the body.
Ferdon being controlled against the cage.
Ninja keeps control of Ferdon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferdon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ferdon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferdon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja.
Team Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Ferdon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Ferdon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferdon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Ferdon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Curtis Ario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ario
vs
McCain

188 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Self confident

Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Ario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson McCain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Ario misses
and McCain counters with a three punch combo that has Ario backing up. Ario nods at McCain to acknowledge the strikes.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ario misses with a head kick.
McCain scores with a nice body kick.
McCain stuns Ario with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ario swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
A head kick by Ario misses
and McCain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ario throws a sloppy head kick
and McCain counters with a three punch combo that has Ario backing up. Ario nods at McCain to acknowledge the strikes.
Ario is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ario throws a leg kick that misses.
McCain avoids the head kick by Ario.
Ario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McCain clinches up with Ario and pushes him back against the cage.
McCain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ario blocks it with crossed arms.
Ario avoids a wild elbow strike from McCain.
McCain looking to throw knees to the head but Ario is blocking nicely.
McCain tries to circle away but Ario has him pinned against the cage.
McCain tries to break the clinch but Ario is controlling the position.
McCain throws an elbow that misses.
McCain lands an elbow inside.
McCain lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Curtis Ario has been cut.
Ario is trying to force a seperation but McCain has the dominant position.
Ario managing to block the knees to the body from McCain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain is trying to break free.

McCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCain avoids the head kick by Ario.
McCain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis Ario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Ario's belly button to the back.
McCain is looking to clinch but Ario is avoiding it.
McCain throws a series of punches but Ario moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ario swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
A head kick by Ario misses

and McCain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ario blocks an elbow strike.
McCain lands an elbow just above Ario 's eye.
McCain working Ario over with knees to the body.
McCain is trying to break the clinch but Ario has him pressed against the cage.
McCain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCain lands an elbow that stopped Ario in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCain.
McCain wants to break free but Ario has control.

McCain manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain wants to clinch up but Ario keeps it at a distance.
McCain throws a combination. Ario tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from McCain.
Ario swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ario blocks a head kick by McCain.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCain - that will leave a mark!
McCain misses with a head kick.
Ario takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Ario is rocked!
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Ario pushes him off.
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Ario pushes him off.
McCain fails to land with a series of punches.
Ario tries to work over McCain's front leg with a kick but McCain checks it.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ario has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ario there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCain scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ario.
McCain looks to land a combination. Ario sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ario on the side of the head.
Ario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ario takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Ario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain catches Ario napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Ario goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tyson McCain!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The God War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Since the Flood- "Valor and Vengeance. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Overeem
vs
God War

195 cm
26
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Granite chin

Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Physical Entertainment Development Supplements

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The God War!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles War. War circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like The God War has been cut.
Overeem is looking to clinch but War is avoiding it.
War avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem lands with an overhand left.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.

War gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
War taking a breather.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem throws an elbow but it misses.
War tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.

War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War misses with a double jab.
War tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem is looking to clinch.

War tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.

War's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem wants to clinch up but War keeps it at a distance.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
War on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Overeem is looking to clinch but War is avoiding it.
War walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

War ducks into a a hook from Overeem and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

War is rocked!
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!
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and War counters by moving into the clinch.
War is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
War is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
War seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
War is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Overeem throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Overeem throws an elbow but misses.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up The God War's cut even more.
War wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem prevents War from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! War crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!

The cut above The God War's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Overeem circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends War tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Overeem wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bo Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Team Renegade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dog
vs
Renegade

187 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Team Renegade!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Renegade clinches.
Renegade has Dog pressed against the cage.
Dog is trying to force a seperation but Renegade has the dominant position.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Renegade won't allow it.

Renegade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Renegade swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Renegade closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Dog is trying to push Renegade away but Renegade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Renegade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dog has had enough of the clinch but Renegade keeps him there for the moment.
Dog wants to stall.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Renegade won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renegade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Renegade.
Renegade effectively controlling the action here.

Renegade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bo Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Renegade rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Renegade manages to break the clinch.

Dog tries to keep at a distance but Renegade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Renegade leaning his opponent against the cage.

Renegade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog tries to clinch up
and Renegade counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Renegade misses with a body shot.
Renegade looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Renegade thuds his shin into the meat of Dog's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Renegade closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Renegade is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Renegade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Renegade clinches.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Renegade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Renegade moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Team Renegade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Renegade has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renegade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Renegade obliges.
Dog tries a body shot but Renegade blocks it.
Renegade just leaning against Dog, taking a breather.
Renegade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Renegade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Renegade breaks the clinch.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Renegade.
Dog lands a nice looking body shot.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Renegade takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renegade blocks a body shot from Dog.
Renegade is stalling here.
Dog is trying to maintain a safe position but Renegade gets an underhook and turns Dog into the cage.
Dog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Renegade breaks from the clinch.
Dog tries to clinch but Renegade is having none of it.

Renegade takes the fight into the clinch.
Renegade can't break the clinch.

Renegade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renegade.
Dog tries to clinch but Renegade moves out of range.
Dog is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dog clinches.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Renegade controls the action.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.

Renegade moves into range and clinches up with Dog.
A shot in the inside from Renegade.
Renegade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dog's defenses.
Dog is looking to control Renegade's arms but Renegade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.

Renegade breaks the clinch.
Bo Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog is looking to take this fight 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!
Dog wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Team Renegade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renegade throws out the jab.
A combination from Renegade does no damage.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Renegade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog throws a predictable looking body shot

and Renegade counters by moving into the clinch.

Renegade manages to break the clinch.

Renegade forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Dog is looking to break free of the clinch but Renegade has double underhooks.
Dog is trying to force a seperation but Renegade has the dominant position.

Renegade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Renegade moves into the clinch.
Renegade just leaning against Dog, taking a breather.
Dog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Renegade is controlling the position.
Renegade stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Renegade manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a head kick but Renegade moves out of range.
Renegade blocks a head kick by Dog.

Dog tries to keep at a distance but Renegade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dog is looking to control Renegade's arms but Renegade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
Renegade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Renegade won't allow it.
Renegade avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dog prevents a body shot from Renegade.
Renegade lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Renegade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Team Renegade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Renegade moves out of range easily.
Renegade blocks the body kick.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Renegade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog darts in trying to clinch
and Renegade counters with a one-two to the body.
Renegade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renegade connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog throws a push kick but Renegade slaps the foot to one side.
Bo Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Team Renegade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Renegade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Renegade has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Team Renegade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renegade 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Team Renegade!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between James McDonovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Game Bred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McDonovan
vs
Bred

189 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James McDonovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Game Bred!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McDonovan.
McDonovan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bred manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Bred takes the fight into the clinch.
Bred slowing the pace effectively.
Bred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonovan's defenses.
McDonovan trying to land knees to the body.
Bred scores with a hook to the body.
Bred manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bred lands an elbow that stopped McDonovan in his tracks for a moment.
Bred just leaning against McDonovan, taking a breather.
Bred blocks an elbow strike from McDonovan.
Bred lands an elbow that stopped McDonovan in his tracks for a moment.
Bred throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bred lands an elbow inside that McDonovan shrugs off.
McDonovan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bred avoids the damage to the body.
Bred's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bred lands a nice elbow.
McDonovan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bred working McDonovan over with knees to the body.
A short right from Bred.
McDonovan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bred has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bred.
Nice elbow from Bred.
Bred with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bred managing to block the knees to the body from McDonovan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bred misses with a knee to the head.
McDonovan throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonovan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonovan letting Bred take a breather here.
McDonovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bred blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bred displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonovan up against the cage.
Bred lands a damaging elbow.
McDonovan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bred lands an elbow inside that McDonovan shrugs off.
Bred dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonovan's defenses.
Bred connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonovan's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bred dodges an elbow strike from McDonovan.
McDonovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bred blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bred blocks it with crossed arms.
Bred avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonovan.
Bred working McDonovan over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Bred dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bred looks to throw the jab but McDonovan is out of range.
A head kick misses from McDonovan.
McDonovan wants to clinch but Bred slips to the side
and Bred counters with a one-two to the body.
Bred throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bred tries to clinch up.

Bred has McDonovan up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonovan misses with a knee to the head.
Game Bred seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bred with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bred is defending well for now.
Bred avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonovan.
McDonovan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDonovan throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonovan throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Bred.
Bred avoiding damage as McDonovan throws knees to the body.
Bred taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bred utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bred connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonovan's face.
McDonovan misses with a knee strike.
Bred stalling in the clinch.
Bred lands a knee to the body.
Bred just leaning against McDonovan, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Bred's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McDonovan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonovan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bred managing to block the knees to the body from McDonovan.
Nice elbow from Bred.
McDonovan being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Game Bred.
McDonovan misses with a jab to the body

and Bred moves into the clinch.
Bred leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonovan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bred has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bred lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bred blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bred blocks an elbow strike from McDonovan.
McDonovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bred's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McDonovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonovan misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bred obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonovan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bred's brow.
Bred avoids the elbow strike from McDonovan, against the cage.
Bred comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Bred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bred swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonovan.

Bred moves into the clinch successfully.
Bred tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonovan looking to throw knees to the head but Bred is blocking nicely.
Bred lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonovan throws an elbow but misses.
Bred scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonovan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bred working McDonovan over with knees to the body.
Bred slowing the pace effectively.
Bred makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonovan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bred blocks the elbow strike.
Bred putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonovan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bred working McDonovan over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonovan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bred presses McDonovan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bred.
McDonovan being controlled against the cage.
McDonovan looking to throw knees to the head but Bred is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bred digs a right hand underneath McDonovan's ribcage. McDonovan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonovan misses with an elbow strike.
Bred is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bred lands a damaging elbow.
McDonovan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James McDonovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bred stalls.
McDonovan tries a knee to the head but Bred blocks it.
Bred lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Bred.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonovan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bred's brow.
Bred stalling against the cage.
McDonovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bred avoids it.
Bred with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bred leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bred avoids the elbow strike from McDonovan, against the cage.
McDonovan throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bred with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bred takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bred lands a shoulder strike.
McDonovan letting Bred take a breather here.
Bred blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Game Bred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bred 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Game Bred!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hot Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athena Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dog
vs
Winner

187 cm
24
293 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hot Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Athena Winner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dog pushes Winner up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog is trying to push Winner away but Winner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Winner improves position.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
Dog tries to land a knee to the head but Winner blocks with his arms.
Dog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dog could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Winner is controlling the position.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Winner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
Dog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Winner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Dog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Winner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hot Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winner, pushing him back against the cage.
Winner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog's efforts to push away.
Dog letting Winner take a breather here.
Winner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Winner is controlling him.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Winner is controlling the position.
Winner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Athena Winner.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dog is trying to force a seperation but Winner has the dominant position.
Dog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
Winner stalling the fight.
Dog is trying to push Winner away but Winner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Winner as Dog tries to tie him up.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Winner is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Winner avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dog using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dog trying to stall but Winner improves his position.
Winner prevents Dog from breaking the clinch.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winner is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hot Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dog moves into the clinch.
Winner is pushing Dog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winner avoids it.
Hot Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Winner improves position.
Dog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winner continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Athena Winner.

Dog rushes Winner and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Winner to work.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winner is keeping busy.
Dog wants to get back to striking at distance but Winner won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Winner improves position.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winner.
Dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winner.
Dog is trying to stall.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Winner has him pressed against the cage.

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 Hot Dog.
Well Dog 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hot Dog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mason Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Naked! - Methods of Mayhem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mayhem
vs
Jenkins

174 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
221 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Great low kicks
Very quick

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins throws out a head kick that Mayhem doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Mayhem crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Mayhem's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

It looks like Mason Mayhem has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Mayhem in a clinch.
Mayhem is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayhem has his back to the cage.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Mason Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins catches Mayhem napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Mayhem goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Paul Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dave Stimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stimpson
vs
Yoshi

194 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
31
220 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Stimpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stimpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stimpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshi.
Stimpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshi. Yoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Stimpson throws the kick towards the body but Yoshi avoids it.
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Stimpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stimpson throws out the jab.
Stimpson checks a low kick from Yoshi.

Stimpson closes the distance and clinches.
Stimpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stimpson tries a body shot but Yoshi blocks it.
Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stimpson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshi.
Yoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshi stalling against the cage.
Stimpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Yoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stimpson is able to avoid easily.
Stimpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stimpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshi.
Stimpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stimpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stimpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stimpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stimpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Taka Yoshi has been cut.
Yoshi misses with a head kick.
Yoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stimpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a solid leg kick but Stimpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stimpson tries to clinch there but Yoshi circles away.
Stimpson throws a right and a left that Yoshi avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Stimpson.
Yoshi drops his hands momentarily and Stimpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stimpson misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi slips under a jab from Stimpson.
Stimpson misses with a combination
and Yoshi counters with a big head kick but Stimpson shrugs it off.
Yoshi wants to clinch
and Stimpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Stimpson has Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stimpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Stimpson.
Yoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Stimpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Stimpson.
Stimpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshi on the side of the head.
Yoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dave Stimpson is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Stimpson both land. Nice combination.
Yoshi throws a head kick but Stimpson moves out of range.
Stimpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stimpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot

and as Yoshi resets, Stimpson pounces with a savage head kick that drops Yoshi to the mat! Yoshi looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Stimpson throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stimpson.
Stimpson throws a push kick but Yoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stimpson misses with a hook.
Stimpson tries to land a front kick but Yoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stimpson throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stimpson throws a lazy right hand but Yoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dave Stimpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stimpson lands a nice hook to Yoshi's body. Yoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Stimpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a front kick that sends Stimpson stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Yoshi.
Stimpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshi moves away.
A combination from Stimpson does no damage.
Stimpson misses with a wild combination.
Stimpson misses with a right hand
and Yoshi counters with a head kick.
Yoshi misses with a low kick as Stimpson jumps back.
Yoshi moves away from the strike by Stimpson.
Stimpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stimpson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshi slips a jab from Stimpson.
Yoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stimpson's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stimpson throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshi counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yoshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshi.
Stimpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stimpson checks it well.
Stimpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stimpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Stimpson throws a jab when Yoshi was well out of range.
Stimpson throws a shot from downtown. Yoshi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stimpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Stimpson misses its intended target.
Stimpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yoshi thuds a left hand into Stimpson's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Stimpson will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yoshi misses with a head kick.
Yoshi misses with a head kick.
Yoshi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stimpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Stimpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoshi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stimpson really felt that one!
Yoshi slips under a jab from Stimpson.
Yoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshi digs a good hook to Stimpson's body.
Stimpson throws a hook to the side of Yoshi's head but Yoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Stimpson.
Some wild striking there from Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Stimpson moves out of range easily.
Stimpson misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Stimpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi needs to keep his hands up - Stimpson had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshi motions for Stimpson to come forward. Yoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshi walks into a straight right hand from Stimpson.
Yoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Stimpson counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshi slips a straight right by Stimpson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshi. Stimpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stimpson scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stimpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshi.
Yoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dave Stimpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dave Stimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stimpson throws a right hand that Yoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshi also avoids with ease.
Yoshi tries to score with a low kick but Stimpson moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stimpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Stimpson.
A bone on bone clash there as Stimpson blocks the leg kick.
Stimpson throws a head kick but Yoshi moves out of range.
Stimpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshi looks to land a body kick but Stimpson moved away.
Yoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Stimpson.
Stimpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshi slips under a jab.
Yoshi throws a push kick but Stimpson slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stimpson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stimpson throws a hook to the side of Yoshi's head but Yoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshi lands with an overhand left.
Stimpson tries to clinch up but Yoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stimpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Stimpson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
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.

Nice defenses there by Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to clinch there but Stimpson circles away.
Stimpson throws a low kick but Yoshi avoids it.
Yoshi slips under a jab.
Stimpson throws a head kick but Yoshi moves out of range.
Stimpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stimpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshi.
Stimpson tries to bum rush Yoshi with a series of wild strikes but Yoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Yoshi forces Stimpson back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stimpson lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stimpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Stimpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshi is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stimpson throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Stimpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yoshi blocking some punches.
Yoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stimpson is stalling here.
Yoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshi tries a body shot but Stimpson blocks it.
Stimpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stimpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshi controls his hands.
Yoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshi digs a right hand underneath Stimpson's ribcage. Stimpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshi tries a body shot but Stimpson blocks it.
Yoshi gets through Stimpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stimpson avoids the elbow strike from Yoshi, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshi works on Stimpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stimpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Yoshi.
Yoshi scores with a shot to the side of Stimpson's head.
Yoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stimpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stimpson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stimpson tries a body shot but Yoshi blocks it.
Taka Yoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yoshi tries to work over Stimpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stimpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taka Yoshi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Taka Yoshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Yoshi lands a head kick!
A jab from Stimpson finds it's way through Yoshi's defenses.

Yoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshi digs a right hand into Stimpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stimpson's gas tank.
Yoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stimpson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Stimpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stimpson backwards.
Yoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Stimpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshi cracks Stimpson with a nice body shot.
Stimpson blocks a body shot from Yoshi.
Yoshi works on Stimpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshi slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshi tries a body shot but Stimpson blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yoshi misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stimpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stimpson takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yoshi presses Stimpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stimpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stimpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stimpson's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshi.
A short right from Yoshi on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshi.
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!
Still in the clinch, Yoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yoshi working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stimpson's elbow.
Yoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stimpson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stimpson.
Yoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stimpson backwards.
Yoshi missing with knees to the body.
Yoshi misses with a body punch.
Taka Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Yoshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshi.
Yoshi lands a body shot.
Yoshi cracks Stimpson with a nice body shot.
Yoshi lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stimpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Stimpson takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taka Yoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stimpson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Stimpson!
Dave Stimpson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dave Stimpson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.