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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones stands up from Williams's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Oliver Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Jones looks winded!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
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 Oliver Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Jones leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams looking to control.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Oliver Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Jones controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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.
Williams dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones passes to full mount!
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Williams.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams stalls.
Williams tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oliver Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Oliver Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Williams had his way with Jon Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliver Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Oliver Williams!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Call Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Dominic Hoover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Call Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Me on the side of the head.
Me definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Me dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Me takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Me shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Me is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoover has wrist control.
Me postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Me is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoover keeping full guard, as Me tries to pass.
Me won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoover has wrist control.
Me is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoover has wrist control.
Me slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Me scoring with some ground and pound.
Me lands a couple of digs.
Me's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Me's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Me's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Me. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Me scoring with some ground and pound.
Me trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Me content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me prevents Hoover from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Call Me dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Me rushes Hoover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Me is trying to drag Hoover to the mat but Hoover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but Me is controlling the position.
Me has Hoover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Me has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoover is trying to keep an underhook but Me manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Me.
Me throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Me landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been informed that Hoover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Me controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Me working over Hoover with some ground and pound. Hoover looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Me takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Me takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Me controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Me working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me working the head and body with strikes.
Me missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Me.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Call Me dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoover throws a right hand that Me ducks under and follows up with a left that Me also avoids with ease.
Me dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoover misses with a two punch combination.
Hoover cracks Me with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Me.
Hoover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Me back to the cage. Hoover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoover!
Me on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoover jabs at Me's body.
Hoover cracks Me with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoover lands a two punch combo.
Me avoids the body shot from Hoover.
Hoover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Me to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Me sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Call Me overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me postures up and lands a big shot to Hoover's brow.
Me works over Hoover with some ground and pound from guard.
Me controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me throwing strikes from guard but Hoover blocks nicely.
Me postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me pushing down on Hoover's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Me is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Call Me did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Me's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoover lands a nice hook to Me's body. Me takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Me slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Me takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Me closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Me looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Me is nestled in close to Hoover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoover taking some punishment here, with Me in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoover is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Me scores with a couple of nice shots.
Me seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Me has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Me drops an elbow to the side of Hoover's head.
Me content to control rather than advance.
Me throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Me controlling the pace.
Me missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Me throwing shots but Hoover is blocking nicely.
Me scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Me sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Me working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Call Me had his way with Dominic Hoover in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Me throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Me is in Hoover's guard.
Dominic Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Me accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Me postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Me sitting in guard here, content to control.
Me is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoover's head.
Me stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position.
Me postures up and lands a big shot to Hoover's brow.
Me is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoover is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hoover.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Call Me showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Me, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Call Me!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Call Me!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Call Me!
Call Me wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Call Me started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Stance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (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.
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Morgan Stance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stance misses the shot to the body.
Stance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Stance is avoiding it.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Morgan Stance has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Stance tries to break free but Gordon pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Stance in his tracks for a moment.
Morgan Stance's cut is getting worse.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan Stance's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stance's defenses.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stance's defenses.
Jeez, Morgan Stance's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Stance shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Morgan Stance's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flash Gordon!
A very excited looking Flash Gordon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RedHEED StepChild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Jeremy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RedHEED StepChild!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in StepChild's half guard.
Jeremy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jeremy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jeremy is thwarting StepChild's attempts to control the position.
StepChild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
StepChild wants to improve his position but Jeremy is controlling well.
Jeremy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
StepChild looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy is working for a kimura but StepChild is defending it quite comfortably.
StepChild tries to roll over but Jeremy keeps him under control.
StepChild moves into full guard.
Jeremy wants to control from the top but StepChild keeps moving.
Jeremy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
StepChild manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
StepChild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeremy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
StepChild is controlling Jeremy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and StepChild defends it well.
StepChild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jeremy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can StepChild defend it? Jeremy steps over the head and cranks it - StepChild is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jeremy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ron Jeremy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodouorous Papaloukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Young Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodouorous Papaloukas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood misses with a two punch combination.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaloukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaloukas shoots in but no luck this time.
Blood fails with the takedown.
Blood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Papaloukas eats them both and turns towards Blood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Theodouorous Papaloukas has been cut.
Papaloukas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blood drops Papaloukas with a nice combination! Blood dives into Papaloukas's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaloukas managing to control the position.
Blood is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Fist Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodouorous Papaloukas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blood misses with the combination.
Blood misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blood misses.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Blood lands.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaloukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaloukas leaves Blood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blood duly obliges.
That has opened up Theodouorous Papaloukas's cut even more.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaloukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papaloukas stuffs the takedown attempt from Blood. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood misses with a takedown
and Papaloukas counters with a takedown into side control.
Papaloukas taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodouorous Papaloukas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaloukas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood misses with a series of wild punches.
Young Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Papaloukas slips a jab and a cross from Blood.
Blood lands the left hand.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Blood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papaloukas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaloukas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blood looks like he's trying to stand up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Theodouorous Papaloukas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - Papaloukas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaloukas closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. Papaloukas pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blood misses with a two punch combination.
Blood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaloukas walks into a stiff left hand from Blood.
Blood misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Blood does no damage.
Papaloukas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaloukas closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. Papaloukas pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Young Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodouorous Papaloukas.
Papaloukas avoids the head kick by Blood.
Blood looks to land a combination but Papaloukas avoids it well.
Papaloukas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papaloukas wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodouorous Papaloukas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Blood.
Papaloukas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papaloukas sprawls well. Papaloukas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Blood misses with a series of wild punches.
Blood lands with a straight right. Papaloukas didn't see that one coming.
Papaloukas dives in and grabs Blood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes down on Papaloukas's head and hops out.
Blood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Blood as he connects with a hook.
Blood's corner calls for a 1-2. Blood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blood misses with a double jab.
Papaloukas dodges the punch combination from Blood.
Blood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Papaloukas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Papaloukas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaloukas advances nicely into full mount.
Papaloukas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaloukas circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaloukas gets a double leg takedown into Blood's guard.
Papaloukas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Theodouorous Papaloukas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blood misses with a wild combination.
Blood throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Blood clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Theodouorous Papaloukas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blood throws a leg kick but Papaloukas moved away.
Blood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papaloukas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papaloukas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blood tries to bum rush Papaloukas with a series of wild strikes but Papaloukas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blood throws a right and a left that Papaloukas avoids nicely.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
Young Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Blood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papaloukas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blood pinned against the cage. Blood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blood throws a head kick but Papaloukas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Papaloukas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Theodouorous Papaloukas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Papaloukas goes for a double leg but Blood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blood continues to drive forward.
Papaloukas tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
Young Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodouorous Papaloukas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to break free but Papaloukas pushes him back against the cage.
Blood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papaloukas.
Papaloukas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blood's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Young Blood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodouorous Papaloukas'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blood scores with a three punch combo!
Blood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blood tests Papaloukas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood swinging wildly here.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blood misses with the combination.
Blood misses with a wild combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood lands with a straight right. Papaloukas didn't see that one coming.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papaloukas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papaloukas gets the takedown into side control.
Blood is being controlled here.
Papaloukas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blood to his feet.
Papaloukas shoots in and drives through. Blood sprawls well.
Blood throws a jab but it's blocked by Papaloukas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood looks to land a combination but Papaloukas avoids it well.
Good shot there by Blood.
Some wild striking there from Blood.
Blood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Blood.
Blood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaloukas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Papaloukas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papaloukas shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodouorous Papaloukas.
Blood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papaloukas defends well and Blood ends up having to push Papaloukas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodouorous Papaloukas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papaloukas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papaloukas looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Young Blood!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Young Blood!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Young Blood!
Young Blood wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TwoBrooks OneLove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rotten will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TwoBrooks OneLove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotten works over OneLove's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like TwoBrooks OneLove has been cut.
Rotten thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnny Rotten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OneLove takes one to the chin there.
Rotten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OneLove.
Rotten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OneLove is rocked!
OneLove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotten.
A lazy left from Rotten finds it's target.
Oh OneLove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rotten cracks OneLove with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Rotten!
As Johnny Rotten got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Everybody I just realized something completely brilliant! I'M BAKED. I'm not done. I was baked somewhere in a pothole or something along those sorts but I'll be getting some sleep tonight and I'll try not to wake you up.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ronman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men -The Weather Girls. Ronman has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Bob Ronman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryce Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Ronman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ronman's guard.
Ronman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds is stalling in the full guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Ronman is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bob Ronman has been cut.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in and bounces Ronman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronman has wrist control.
Ronman looks winded!
Reynolds stays in close to Ronman's body and controls the position.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ronman keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryce Reynolds.
Ronman blocks the body kick.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ronman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Ronman's cut.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ronman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
Reynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ronman avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Ronman slaps the foot to one side.
Ronman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Ronman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Ronman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ronman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ronman!
Ronman is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ronman is trying to escape and Reynolds transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ronman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Reynolds! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryce Reynolds!
Post fight, Bryce Reynolds took to the microphone: 'Gape! I will gape tonight!'.
Bob Ronman was interviewed post fight and said 'I was really looking to win this fight. I guess this isn't my day.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by CUZ I GOT HIGH. Ben's smoking a joint right now? What a guy.. McGarrity has chosen Irish Fighting Song - We Come in Pieces as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cian McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stone misses.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGarrity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGarrity throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarrity gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity controlling the position.
McGarrity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stone passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGarrity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone works his way into side control.
Stone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on McGarrity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity dodges the ground and pound from Stone.
McGarrity has one of Stone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Stone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGarrity is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on McGarrity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Stone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGarrity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone lands an elbow.
McGarrity is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
McGarrity is not content to let Stone control the position.
McGarrity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone trying to control the position.
McGarrity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
McGarrity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGarrity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGarrity has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
McGarrity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stone controls McGarrity momentarily but McGarrity frees himself.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGarrity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone gets back to half guard.
McGarrity works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGarrity landing shots from mount.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
McGarrity in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGarrity working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGarrity cracks Stone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGarrity lands a heavy elbow.
Stone is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity controlling from the full mount.
Stone gets back to half guard.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
McGarrity is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stone reverses the position - he's now on top in McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
McGarrity is pulling down on Stone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stone, at least for the moment.
Stone postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cian McGarrity wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGarrity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
McGarrity is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
McGarrity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGarrity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cian McGarrity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGarrity gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGarrity misses with an uppercut.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone looks for the body kick but McGarrity saw that one coming.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws out a loose jab but McGarrity uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGarrity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
McGarrity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
McGarrity thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGarrity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stone connects with a looping right hand.
McGarrity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGarrity throws a big shot that misses.
McGarrity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity checks a low kick from Stone.
McGarrity throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGarrity.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGarrity.
Stone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGarrity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Cian McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarrity.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. McGarrity catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGarrity cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
McGarrity works Stone's body with a nice hook.
McGarrity punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
McGarrity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarrity tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
McGarrity throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
McGarrity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGarrity avoids the head kick by Stone.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
McGarrity lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone keeps McGarrity at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. McGarrity fights it but they end up in guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGarrity keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
McGarrity is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity trying to control the position.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Stone.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with a looping right.
McGarrity scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stone if he has to take too many more of those.
McGarrity throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from McGarrity.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a right and a left that McGarrity avoids nicely.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGarrity throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. McGarrity didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone is looking to advance position but McGarrity has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity raining down shots from the mount!
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone tries to hold on but McGarrity pushes him away.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
McGarrity lands a heavy elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone is in a horrible position here. McGarrity smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes here.
Oh Stone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone tries to reverse the position but McGarrity maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Stone is staying active underneath McGarrity, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrity.
McGarrity seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cian McGarrity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGarrity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stone connects with a single shot there.
McGarrity throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone cracks McGarrity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGarrity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Stone misses.
A big left from Stone misses.
McGarrity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGarrity blocks a jab.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Stone lands.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGarrity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for McGarrity's leg but McGarrity calmly moves out of range.
Stone with a hook.
McGarrity blocks a leg kick.
McGarrity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stone is out of range and McGarrity settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
A swing and a miss from McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to throw a body kick
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ben Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarrity is adopting a defensive guard.
McGarrity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGarrity lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
McGarrity working Stone over with strikes here.
McGarrity misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGarrity landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGarrity tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't escape the position.
McGarrity controlling from the full mount.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding McGarrity's attempts to control the action.
McGarrity connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGarrity throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stone regains half guard.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone is not content to let McGarrity control the position.
Stone wants to control but McGarrity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone is looking for a sweep. McGarrity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGarrity is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone scores with a sloppy right hand. McGarrity should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Stone thumps McGarrity with a low kick.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGarrity circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at McGarrity's knee but McGarrity avoids it well.
McGarrity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
McGarrity swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
McGarrity lands a slapping body shot.
Stone scores with the left hand. McGarrity knows he should have avoided that one.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
McGarrity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone moves away from the strike by McGarrity.
McGarrity lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGarrity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
Stone throws the left hand but McGarrity avoids the punch easily.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGarrity is trying to defend but Stone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGarrity is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
McGarrity is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGarrity avoid being mounted?
McGarrity wants to sweep but Stone has passed to side control!
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
McGarrity gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Stone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but McGarrity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
McGarrity is trying to control but can't.
McGarrity is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
McGarrity wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGarrity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cian McGarrity just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarrity as he jumps to the side.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from McGarrity.
McGarrity thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGarrity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone tries to advance to mount but McGarrity denies him.
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Stone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the action but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGarrity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGarrity trying to control here.
McGarrity is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but McGarrity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGarrity is doing well to control the position and prevent Stone from advancing to side control.
Stone is pressing down on McGarrity's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGarrity is holding on for now.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but McGarrity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGarrity is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarrity.
McGarrity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarrity.
McGarrity gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone wants to pass the guard but McGarrity is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone won't allow McGarrity to sweep him here.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGarrity wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but McGarrity is keeping the position.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
Stone trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
Stone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGarrity thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGarrity!
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
Stone scores with punches from side control.
Stone controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone trying to control the action but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGarrity is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
McGarrity looks to move to half guard but instead Stone has passed into mount! Damn!
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying desperately to improve position.
McGarrity wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone lands a heavy elbow.
Stone landing strikes from the mount and McGarrity is in trouble!
Stone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGarrity has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGarrity!
McGarrity stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarrity wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is looking for a triangle but McGarrity pushes his legs off easily.
McGarrity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone looking for a guillotine here but McGarrity defends easily.
Stone wants to sweep here but McGarrity controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarrity trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarrity throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone had his way with Cian McGarrity in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone misses the jab.
Stone 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.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGarrity lands with a shot to the body.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGarrity pinned against the cage. McGarrity gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGarrity looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stone tries to score with a low kick but McGarrity moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
McGarrity sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGarrity connects with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone lands a jab to McGarrity's midsection.
McGarrity takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGarrity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGarrity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGarrity misses with a body shot.
McGarrity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone jabs at McGarrity's body.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGarrity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cian McGarrity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
McGarrity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGarrity throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone misses with a body kick.
McGarrity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGarrity throws a head kick that half lands.
McGarrity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McGarrity as Stone shoots in.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone throws a body punch but McGarrity moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGarrity.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGarrity tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone missing with a left hand there. McGarrity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone misses with the combination.
McGarrity throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
Stone dives in and scores a takedown into McGarrity's guard.
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGarrity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarrity is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone is fighting to break McGarrity's control of his arms but McGarrity is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cian McGarrity was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGarrity scores with a punch to the head.
McGarrity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
McGarrity cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
McGarrity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGarrity looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGarrity. McGarrity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGarrity just misses with a punch to the body.
McGarrity throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
McGarrity blocks a leg kick.
McGarrity slips a jab from Stone.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone tries a low kick but McGarrity avoids it.
A big right from Stone misses.
McGarrity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks McGarrity off balance momentarily.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
McGarrity misses the shot to the body.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
McGarrity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGarrity regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGarrity trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but McGarrity has wrist control.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
McGarrity misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
McGarrity scores with a spinning back kick!
Stone misses with a hook.
McGarrity takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone throws a front kick that sends McGarrity stumbling back into the cage.
Stone misses with a combination
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrity slips a jab from Stone.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but McGarrity slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGarrity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGarrity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarrity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGarrity checks it well.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGarrity lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cian McGarrity.
I think McGarrity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cian McGarrity!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Cian McGarrity!
Cian McGarrity wins by majority decision!
Cian McGarrity is the new welterweight champion!
Cian McGarrity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ben Stone stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out swingin away, cuz I got hiiigh. I was gonna counter and take you down, but I was hiiigh. If I just got knocked the fuck out - and I know whyy - why man? why? - cuz I got high, cuz I got high, cuz I got hiiigh. Ladidadadada. Skippity bee bop dooooo wahhhhhhh.'.
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