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CONFLICT LXXXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Jameson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Jameson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Jameson.
Jameson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hernandez as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jameson doesn't seem phased though.
Jameson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jameson feints a counter leg kick.
Jameson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Jameson settles back down.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Jameson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jameson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Jameson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Jameson catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Jameson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jameson throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hernandez is rocked!
Jameson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jameson!
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jameson wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Jameson is working away.
Hernandez cracks Jameson with a big elbow.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Jameson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hernandez dominates the positioning.
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Jameson is defending well.
Hernandez wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
Jameson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hernandez working the ground and pound but Jameson is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Hernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jameson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jameson dodges the ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez cracks Jameson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jameson is trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jameson, who protects the arm well.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot.
Jameson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jameson gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Jameson manages to retain guard.
Jameson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Jameson blocks nicely.
Hernandez works over Jameson with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez passes Jameson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Jameson dodges it nicely.
Hernandez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jameson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jameson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jameson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jameson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hernandez is trying to control Jameson's posture but Jameson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miguel Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
Jameson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hernandez to stand up.
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a straight right.
Miguel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Jameson.
As Jameson tries to get set, Hernandez tries to push him back and clinch up but Jameson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jameson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson feints a counter leg kick.
Jameson scores with a shot to the body.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Jameson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jameson tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jameson to the ground. Jameson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jameson is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Jameson avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Jameson moves his leg out of the way.
Jameson lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jameson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez is wise to it.
Jameson connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jameson.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jameson.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Jameson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Jameson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jameson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jameson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Jameson throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Jameson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Jameson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jameson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameson misses with a body kick.
Jameson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jameson.
Jameson throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jameson 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.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Jameson.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jameson staying out of range there.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jameson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez is wise to it.
Jameson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jameson under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jameson.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jameson.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez thuds his right hand into Jameson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Jameson slips the punch.
Jameson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
Jameson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jameson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jameson throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jameson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Jameson is looking for the big counter here.
Jameson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez checks the leg kick.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jameson.
Jameson scores with a body shot.
Jameson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameson moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hernandez takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson misses with a head kick.
Hernandez swings for the body but Jameson moves out of range.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jameson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jameson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Jameson.
I think Jameson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Jameson!
James Jameson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuaresma Iiii comes to the cage accompanied by All of the lights!. Birigiz Ignatiev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pol Cuaresma Iiii's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuaresma Iiii clinches up with Ignatiev and pushes him back against the cage.
Ignatiev with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pol Cuaresma Iiii has been cut.
Ignatiev cracks Cuaresma Iiii with a nice body shot.
Ignatiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatiev controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatiev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Ignatiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Knees to the body from Ignatiev.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Ignatiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Cuaresma Iiii controls the action.
Ignatiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Ignatiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatiev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ignatiev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cuaresma Iiii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ignatiev prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Ignatiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuaresma Iiii backwards.
Ignatiev presses Cuaresma Iiii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Cuaresma Iiii.
Ignatiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches with his opponent.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Cuaresma Iiii controls the action.
Ignatiev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ignatiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev working Cuaresma Iiii over with knees to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii is breathing heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Ignatiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev works on Cuaresma Iiii's body with a couple of short punches.
Ignatiev scores with a knee to the head.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cuaresma Iiii backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cuaresma Iiii is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev with a knee to the head.
Oh Cuaresma Iiii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignatiev lands a big knee! That's hurt Cuaresma Iiii! Oh, he's all over the place! Ignatiev lands another knee that sends Cuaresma Iiii to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Birigiz Ignatiev!
Birigiz Ignatiev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pol Cuaresma Iiii stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll go Fuck your sister, mother and your grand mother'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruhara Hatake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenichi Shirahama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uruhara Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hatake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shirahama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatake's guard.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hatake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shirahama.
Hatake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirahama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shirahama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hatake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shirahama throws a big elbow that misses.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shirahama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatake keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shirahama passes into half guard.
Hatake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shirahama slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatake looking for submissions off his back.
Hatake is looking to improve his position.
Shirahama drops an elbow to the side of Hatake's head.
Shirahama lands with a punch from half guard.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Hatake wants to improve his position but Shirahama is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hatake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shirahama is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hatake reverses the position - he's now on top in Shirahama's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake looking to pass the guard.
Shirahama 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.
Shirahama is trying to keep Hatake in close.
Shirahama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hatake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shirahama pushes Hatake off looking to stand but Hatake dives back in and keeps control.
Shirahama manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hatake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirahama wants to stand but Hatake is controlling the position.
Hatake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shirahama looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenichi Shirahama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shirahama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatake circles away.
Shirahama has a takedown stuffed.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatake tries to sprawl out of it but Shirahama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uruhara Hatake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama shoots in and drives through. Hatake sprawls well.
A punch combination from Shirahama misses.
Uruhara Hatake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatake fakes the leg kick and cracks Shirahama in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama shoots in and gets a takedown into Hatake's guard.
Shirahama won't allow Hatake to sweep him here.
Hatake working for a triangle but Shirahama defends it easily.
Hatake has his foot on Shirahama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shirahama works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shirahama works over Hatake with some ground and pound from guard.
Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shirahama lands a couple of digs.
Shirahama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hatake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shirahama works over Hatake with some ground and pound from guard.
Hatake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shirahama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatake looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatake, not yet.
Shirahama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatake's head.
Shirahama working some strikes from top position.
Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shirahama passes into half guard.
Hatake trying to control here.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands strikes from half guard.
Hatake wants to get back to his feet.
Hatake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hatake wants to get back to his feet.
Hatake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirahama is working away from the top position though.
Shirahama is working for a kimura but Hatake is defending it quite comfortably.
Shirahama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenichi Shirahama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirahama.
Shirahama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatake sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shirahama works his way into full mount!
Hatake is working to get back to half guard.
Shirahama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hatake is desperately trying to improve his position but Shirahama has a good base and remains in mount.
Shirahama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shirahama looking to finish Hatake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hatake!
Shirahama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hatake hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shirahama lands a couple of good shots and Hatake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hatake tries to escape but Shirahama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hatake is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shirahama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatake is fending him off so far but Shirahama persists. Nope, Hatake circles away and we're back to standing.
Shirahama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hatake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shirahama swinging wildly here.
Shirahama with a hook.
Shirahama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirahama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama tests Hatake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shirahama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shirahama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama clinches up against the cage.
Shirahama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hatake up against the cage.
Shirahama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatake prevents it.
Uruhara Hatake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama is looking to control Hatake's arms but Hatake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shirahama has his back to the cage.
Hatake wants to break free but Shirahama has control.
Hatake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shirahama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatake as he avoids it easily.
Shirahama misses with a two punch combination.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut
and Hatake counters with a three punch combo that has Shirahama backing up. Shirahama nods at Hatake to acknowledge the strikes.
Shirahama is rocked!
Shirahama fails to land with a series of punches.
Shirahama is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatake finish him?
Shirahama dodges the punch combination from Hatake.
Shirahama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shirahama seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shirahama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatake has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shirahama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shirahama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shirahama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hatake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shirahama can turn it around.
Shirahama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shirahama misses with a body shot.
Hatake fails with the takedown.
Shirahama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shirahama pulls his head out easily.
Uruhara Hatake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shirahama is nestled in close to Hatake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hatake punching from the bottom.
Hatake actively working from the bottom here.
Hatake taking some punishment here, with Shirahama in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Shirahama.
Hatake is looking for a sweep. Shirahama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenichi Shirahama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hatake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenichi Shirahama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shirahama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Shirahama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brownstone. Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Jupiter Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Idea ducks down to avoid it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Idea connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idea scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Idea walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idea off to one side.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idea.
Jones misses with a hook. Idea ducked under it nicely.
Idea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea 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.
Idea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Idea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Idea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Idea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idea throws out the jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Nice body punch from Idea.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
Idea blocks a head kick by Jones.
Idea throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idea connects with a body shot.
Jones works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Idea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idea.
Idea darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Idea into the cage.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Idea throws a one two combo.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea blocks a low kick nicely.
Idea blocks a jab.
Idea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Idea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea scores with a nice right hand.
That's four 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 takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
As Idea backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Idea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Idea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Gutz Gym inform me that Idea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Idea checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Idea.
Idea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones clobbers Idea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Jones lands but Idea takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Idea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Idea scores with a punch to the head.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones slips a jab from Idea.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idea is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idea is out of range.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jupiter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Idea punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Idea's ribs.
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!
Idea dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Idea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
A slow jab from Idea misses its intended target.
Idea takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Idea misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Idea throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idea tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idea. Idea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws a push kick but Idea slaps the foot to one side.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idea wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Idea throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Idea blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones scores with a one two! Idea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Idea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Idea does no damage.
Idea throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Idea throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Idea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
Idea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Idea is able to avoid easily.
Jones moves away from the strike by Idea.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Jones slips a jab from Idea.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Idea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Idea misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idea under the eye.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea avoids a kick to the body.
Idea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Idea keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks Idea with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Idea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Idea throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Idea works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is not content to let Idea control the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Idea is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Idea to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idea.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idea is working away from the top position though.
Idea not doing much here.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Idea 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.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea really dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Idea is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Idea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones works Idea's body with a nice hook.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Idea shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Idea throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Idea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to full mount.
Bad Idea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Idea sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Idea defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Idea trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Idea misses with a hook.
As Idea backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Good shot there by Idea.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Idea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Idea breaks away and moves out of range.
Idea jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Idea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Idea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Idea down.
Idea scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Idea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Idea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Idea moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Idea shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones feints and then cracks Idea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idea down.
Idea throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Idea moves his leg out of the way.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idea throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idea drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Idea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Idea is proving a slippery customer.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Idea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Idea wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Idea misses with a body kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idea has time to react.
Jones tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idea cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Idea circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idea walks into a jab.
Idea motions for Jones to come forward. Idea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea lands with a nice body punch.
Idea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Idea with a nice head shot there.
Jones trying to control the position.
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 Jupiter Jones.
I think Jones 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Jupiter Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bad Idea spoke after the fight, saying 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker's entrance music is Ki:Theory - Stand By Me. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Yee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker cracks the inside of Yee's front leg.
Yee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocker feinted with a counter takedown.
Yee misses with a looping right.
Yee wants to clinch
and Rocker counters with a three punch combo that has Yee backing up. Yee nods at Rocker to acknowledge the strikes.
Yee blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Rocker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yee won't allow Rocker to pass to mount.
Rocker wants to control but Yee is keeping him busy.
Rocker trying to pass the guard but Yee defending well.
Yee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee controlling the position for now.
Rocker wants to pass to mount but Yee is defending the position.
Yee has hold of Rocker's hands but Rocker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocker throwing shots but Yee is blocking nicely.
Yee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocker.
Rocker trying to control from half guard but Yee is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yee wants to get back to full guard.
Rocker 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.
Ground and pound from Rocker.
Rocker passes to full mount!
Rocker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee tries to hold on but Rocker postures up.
Yee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rocker lands a couple of good shots and Yee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Yee is in bad spot here.
Yee breaks Rocker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Rocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocker, not yet.
Yee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yee is one step ahead there.
Rocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocker is looking for a triangle but Yee pushes his legs off easily.
Yee won't allow Rocker to sweep him here.
Yee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocker is looking for a triangle but Yee pushes his legs off easily.
Rocker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yee controls the pace.
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yee is one step ahead there.
Rocker is trying to control the position but Yee postures up.
Rocker working for a triangle but Yee defends it easily.
Yee wants to control from the top but Rocker keeps moving.
Rocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Rocker.
Rocker staying out of range there.
Rocker attempts a counter takedown but Yee avoids it well and moves away.
Rocker staying out of range there.
Yee throws a big shot that misses.
Yee tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Yee throws a one two combo.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yee connects with a looping right hand.
Yee swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker fails to land the takedown.
Rocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jason Yee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yee counter with a right hand.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses.
Rocker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yee throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yee slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Yee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yee wants to clinch.
Rocker throws a one two combo.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yee takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Yee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rocker backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yee just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Yee does it's job there.
Yee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocker's head.
Rocker slips a straight right by Yee.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yee.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rocker has time to react.
A big left from Yee misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Yee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocker throws a chopping leg kick but Yee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocker walks into a straight right hand from Yee.
Rocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yee.
Rocker throws a counter high kick but Yee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jason Yee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yee misses the shot to the body.
Jason Yee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yee misses with a looping left.
A combination from Yee does no damage.
Rocker lands with a straight right. Yee didn't see that one coming.
Yee closes the distance and clinches.
Rocker blocks the elbow strike.
Rocker blocks an elbow strike.
Rocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocker has had enough of the clinch but Yee keeps him there for the moment.
Yee tries a body shot but Rocker blocks it.
Rocker lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yee lands with a right to the head.
Yee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Rocker misses with a left hand
and Yee counters with a straight right hand.
Yee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocker.
Rocker throwing strikes but missing.
Rocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yee is retaining full guard.
Yee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yee keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Yee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Rocker cracks Yee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yee tries to clinch up but Rocker circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yee throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Yee.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yee throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Yee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yee misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yee's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocker lands a couple of elbows.
Yee keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
Yee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocker is one step ahead there.
Ricky Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocker trying to control but Yee is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yee is trying to control the position but Rocker postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rocker slips a jab and a cross from Yee.
Rocker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rocker throws a body punch but Yee moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rocker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yee misses with a looping right.
Yee scores with a body shot.
Yee walks into a jab.
Yee lands with an overhand left.
Rocker jabs Yee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Yee.
Rocker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocker can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker with a nice cross.
Yee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yee throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
The fighters circling - Yee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yee pinned against the cage. Yee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Yee misses.
Yee misses with a hook.
Rocker feinted with a counter takedown.
Yee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocker back to the cage. Yee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Yee cracks Rocker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yee throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yee looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Yee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yee was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker tried to score with a low kick but Yee checks it.
Yee lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
Yee tries to clinch but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yee tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yee moves out of range of the body kick from Rocker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Yee just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rocker defending well as Yee loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker throwing a counter right hand but Yee manages to avoid it.
Yee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocker can pounce on him.
Rocker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yee misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Yee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yee.
Rocker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yee swivels and escapes.
Yee avoids a kick to the body.
Yee fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yee slips under a jab from Rocker.
Rocker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Yee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rocker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yee to the ground. Rocker is now in Yee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocker throws a big right hand that misses.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yee controlling Rocker's posture.
Yee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Yee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocker.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yee moves in looking to clinch but Rocker pushes him off.
Yee connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses.
Yee misses with a looping right.
It looked like Rocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Yee misses with a double jab
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rocker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rocker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yee tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yee keeps trying to improve his position.
Rocker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Yee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rocker trying to control the position but Yee is working away.
Rocker working the ground and pound.
Yee parries the strikes from Rocker easily there. Rocker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yee to escape.
The strikes coming from Rocker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yee is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker scoring with punches from side control.
Rocker working the body and head with strikes.
Rocker throws an elbow but Yee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocker throws an elbow but Yee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rocker working the ground and pound.
Rocker trying to control the position but Yee is working away.
Yee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rocker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rocker's best efforts.
Rocker wants to free his trapped foot but Yee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker had his way with Jason Yee in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker feints a jab promting Yee to slip. Rocker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yee is rocked!
Rocker shoots in and bounces Yee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yee is still in real trouble! Can Rocker finish him?
Rocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yee seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocker 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.
Yee is trying to keep Rocker in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yee is retaining full guard.
Rocker passes into half guard.
Yee manages to get to full guard.
Rocker stopping the sweep attempt from Yee.
Rocker passes Yee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rocker slips a nice elbow through Yee's hands, connecting with Yee's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocker is thwarting Yee's attempts to control the position.
Rocker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocker thows a huge punch but Yee dodges it nicely.
Rocker content to control rather than advance.
Rocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yee is trying to get back to full guard.
Yee is trying to maintain the position but Rocker is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yee is looking to clinch.
Yee wants to clinch
and Rocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a nice head kick!
Yee misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
A jab from Yee misses.
Rocker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Yee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Yee.
Rocker takes one on the button.
Rocker lands a big head kick that sends Yee tumbling to the mat! Rocker takes a step backwards and waves Yee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
Ricky Rocker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Skarsgard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skarsgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Skarsgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skarsgard's elbow.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skarsgard.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skarsgard or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Skarsgard lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett tries a body shot but Skarsgard blocks it.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skarsgard.
A right hand to the body from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands an uppercut.
Skarsgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skarsgard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barrett can turn it around.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
Barrett tries to work over Skarsgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Skarsgard taking a breather.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Skarsgard controls his hands.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett being controlled against the cage.
Skarsgard has Barrett pressed against the cage.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard blocking some punches.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard is working Barrett over against the cage.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Barrett.
Skarsgard slows down the pace here.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Skarsgard.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skarsgard tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a body shot.
Barrett tries a body shot but Skarsgard blocks it.
Barrett pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barretts head.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skarsgard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Skarsgard as the two fighters clinch.
Skarsgard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skarsgard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skarsgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett looks winded!
Skarsgard works on Barrett's body with a couple of short punches.
Skarsgard works on Barrett's body with a couple of short punches.
Skarsgard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett'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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard swinging wildly here.
Thor Skarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Skarsgard catches Barrett right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skarsgard has Barrett up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thor Skarsgard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Skarsgard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarsgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Skarsgard's head.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skarsgard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skarsgard is working Barrett over against the cage.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
Skarsgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Skarsgard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skarsgard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarsgard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Skarsgard digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Skarsgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett is leaning against Skarsgard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Skarsgard avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Skarsgard pushes Barrett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett being controlled against the cage.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard is working Barrett over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skarsgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrett can do to turn this around?
Skarsgard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skarsgard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrett up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skarsgard lands a left hand.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard lands an uppercut.
Skarsgard'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skarsgard lands an uppercut.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skarsgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Barrett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skarsgard lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skarsgard.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett tries to counter with a clinch but Skarsgard shakes him off and moves away.
Barrett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard moves into the clinch.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skarsgard blocking some punches.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard has Barrett pressed against the cage.
Skarsgard is leaning against Barrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skarsgard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Skarsgard lands a right hand.
Skarsgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skarsgard pushes Barrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skarsgard is looking to control Barrett's arms but Barrett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skarsgard has his back to the cage.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Skarsgard on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Skarsgard.
Barrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skarsgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skarsgard lands a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Skarsgard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a left hand.
Skarsgard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skarsgard drops Barrett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barrett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barrett is rocked!
Skarsgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barrett is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarsgard finish him?
Skarsgard throws a big uppercut that drops Barrett! More strikes from Skarsgard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barrett lies dazed against the cage as Skarsgard celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard retains his heavyweight title!
Thor Skarsgard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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