Mayhem 8 Klein vs Lahey PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Griffinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Triumph by:Wu Tang Clan. Shane Robinson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Griffinsky
vs
Robinson

182 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Revolution Clothing
Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoph Griffinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Griffinsky as Robinson shoots in.

Oooooh!!! Griffinsky has knocked Robinson down with a huge combo! Griffinsky steps away and waves a wobbly Robinson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Shane Robinson has been cut.
Griffinsky tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffinsky throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffinsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffinsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffinsky's waist but Griffinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Griffinsky drops Robinson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Griffinsky follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christoph Griffinsky!
Shane Robinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Slight set back for a major comeback!'.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sausage McMuffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McMuffin
vs
Sanches

175 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sausage McMuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanches lands a big head kick that sends McMuffin tumbling to the mat! Sanches takes a step backwards and waves McMuffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

McMuffin is rocked!

It looks like Sausage McMuffin has been cut.
Sanches throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh McMuffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMuffin blocks a head kick by Sanches.
Sanches closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks McMuffin out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renato Sanches!
Renato Sanches was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Lee V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel De Angelico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lee V
vs
De Angelico

186 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Lee V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel De Angelico!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Angelico lands with a shot to the body.
Lee V throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee V.
Lee V scores with a hook to the body. De Angelico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee V cracks De Angelico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee V slips a jab from De Angelico.
A little feinted left hand from Lee V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee V!
De Angelico takes a swing at Lee V's ribcage but misses.
Lee V ducks under a wild hook from De Angelico.
Lee V fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Angelico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Angelico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Angelico throws a looping overhand right but Lee V ducks down to avoid it.
De Angelico keeps the fight on the outside.
De Angelico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from De Angelico misses.
Lee V lands a jab to De Angelico's midsection.

Lee V takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee V lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee V lands a nice uppercut.
Lee V lands a hook that snaps the head of De Angelico backwards.
Lee V tries a body shot but De Angelico blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Lee V.
Lee V tries a body shot but De Angelico blocks it.

Lee V breaks from the clinch.
De Angelico shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee V but Lee V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee V tries to clinch but De Angelico is having none of it.
Lee V throws a head kick that half lands.
De Angelico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee V connects with a leg kick. De Angelico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Angelico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee V getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Angelico has a takedown stuffed.
Lee V lands with a kick to the temple. De Angelico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee V lands a nice looking body kick.

Lee V rushes De Angelico and presses him up against the cage.
Lee V lands with a left to the head.
De Angelico is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee V pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackie Lee V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel De Angelico.
De Angelico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee V scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Lee V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Angelico misses with a body shot
and Lee V counters with a stiff right hand.
De Angelico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee V connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Angelico scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee V turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Angelico swings widly with a right hand
and Lee V counters with a straight right hand.

De Angelico is rocked!
De Angelico walks straight into a right hand from Lee V - that's dropped him! Lee V jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save De Angelico from any more punishment! De Angelico complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jackie Lee V!
A very excited looking Jackie Lee V made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Granat Xhaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asdrubal Corachan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corachan has chosen The Locomotion as his entrance music. Granat Xhaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xhaka
vs
Corachan

174 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

King of Fists

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Granat Xhaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asdrubal Corachan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xhaka drives through and clinches with Corachan against the cage.

Xhaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corachan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Xhaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Corachan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xhaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xhaka pushes Corachan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Xhaka.
Corachan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Xhaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Xhaka.
Corachan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xhaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corachan is trying to drag Xhaka to the mat but Xhaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Granat Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asdrubal Corachan.
Xhaka lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Corachan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corachan is trying to drag Xhaka to the mat but Xhaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corachan looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka lands with a right to the head.
Xhaka works on Corachan's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
Xhaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Xhaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corachan backwards.
Xhaka scores with a shot to the side of Corachan's head.

Corachan is rocked!
Xhaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corachan is still on wobbly legs! Can Xhaka finish him?
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xhaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corachan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xhaka prevents it.
Corachan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xhaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Xhaka on the inside.
Xhaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Corachan with a big uppercut! Corachan tries to clinch up but Xhaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Corachan to the mat! Corachan covers up and Xhaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Granat Xhaka!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arrin Mccreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Myres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arrin Mccreth 's chin.

Myres
vs
Mccreth

205 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Popeye Nutritional Supplement

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arrin Mccreth !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres blocks a jab.
Myres dips to his left and cracks Mccreth with an uppercut!

Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling him.
Mccreth lands a nice elbow.

Myres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccreth .
Myres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mccreth gets a clinch.
Mccreth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mccreth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccreth with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mccreth breaks the clinch.
Mccreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myres throws a right hand that misses

and Mccreth moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myres wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mccreth rushes Myres and presses him up against the cage.
Mccreth scores with a knee to the head.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.
Mccreth lands an uppercut.
Myres is looking to break free of the clinch but Mccreth has double underhooks.
Mccreth lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Mccreth - that landed with a thud.
Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth is struggling to control the position.

Mccreth manages to break the clinch.
Myres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grindhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Mccreth slips a jab and a cross from Myres.
Mccreth wants to counter with a clinch but Myres pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres takes a swing at Mccreth 's ribcage but misses.
Mccreth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mccreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myres.
Mccreth throws an overhand right that lands on Myres's shoulder, as Myres tries to avoid the shot.
Myres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mccreth at a distance.
Myres throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Myres.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Myres circles away.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Myres circles away.
Mccreth wants to clinch up but Myres keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccreth has time to react.
Myres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Myres shoots in but Mccreth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Mccreth is looking to clinch.
Myres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Mccreth is rocked!
Myres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mccreth counters by moving into the clinch.
Mccreth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Myres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mccreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Myres wants to break free but Mccreth has control.
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.

Mccreth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mccreth tried to score with a low kick but Myres checks it.
Mccreth tries to clinch there but Myres circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Myres misses the target.
Mccreth fails with an attempt to clinch.

Myres lands a big right hand that sends Mccreth crashing to the mat! Myres stays standing though and waves Mccreth back to his feet!
Mccreth is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mccreth seems to have recovered his senses.
Mccreth throws a low kick but Myres moves out of range easily.
As Mccreth looks to move away, Myres throws a big counter combo but Mccreth just gets out of the way.
Mccreth throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Myres counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccreth ! Myres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccreth to his feet! Mccreth is in big trouble!

Mccreth closes the distance and clinches.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mccreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mccreth instigates a clinch.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .
Mccreth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mccreth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.

Mccreth 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myres swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mccreth takes the fight into the clinch.
Myres is trying to break free.
Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Mccreth lands an elbow just above Myres 's eye.

It looks like James Myres has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccreth crunches a lovely knee into Myres's ribcage.
Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Mccreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccreth rushes Myres and presses him up against the cage.
Mccreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccreth lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Mccreth .
Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
Mccreth lands a damaging elbow.
Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.
Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mccreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccreth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Myres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccreth .
Myres loads up on a big right hand but Mccreth slips the punch.
Mccreth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.
Mccreth stalls.

Mccreth 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mccreth moves into range and clinches up with Myres.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Myres being controlled against the cage.
Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mccreth working Myres over with knees to the body.
Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.

Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth wants to clinch.
Mccreth tries to clinch but Myres is having none of it.
Myres blocks a leg kick.
Mccreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Myres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mccreth . That's going to slow Myres down.
Myres swinging wildly here.

Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mccreth prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away.
Myres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccreth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mccreth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Mccreth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myres, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccreth .

Mccreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arrin Mccreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Myres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mccreth fails with the takedown.
Myres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myres throws a combination. Mccreth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A low kick from Mccreth misses
and Myres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mccreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Myres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mccreth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccreth tries to close the distance and clinch but Myres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James Myres is winning the standup battle so far.

Mccreth closes the distance and pushes Myres back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Mccreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Myres controls his hands.
Mccreth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mccreth moves into the clinch successfully.
Myres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccreth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Myres is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mccreth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myres's brow.
Myres wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccreth won't allow it.
Mccreth lands a knee to the body.
Mccreth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mccreth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Mccreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myres throwing a counter right hand but Mccreth manages to avoid it.
Arrin Mccreth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mccreth forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres can't break the clinch.

Mccreth breaks from the clinch.
Mccreth moves in looking to clinch but Myres pushes him off.

Mccreth moves into the clinch.
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!
Mccreth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mccreth scores a nice knee to the body.
Mccreth landing knees to the body.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position.
Myres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Myres blocks a body shot from Mccreth .
Mccreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myres's elbow.
Mccreth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mccreth .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth misses with a knee to the head.
Mccreth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mccreth lands a good knee to the midsection. Myres won't want to take too many of those.
Myres can't break the clinch.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.
Mccreth landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccreth looking to throw knees to the head but Myres is blocking nicely.
Myres has had enough of the clinch but Mccreth keeps him there for the moment.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Mccreth with a knee to the head.
Mccreth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Mccreth .
Myres working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myres avoids it.
Myres tries to circle away but Mccreth has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myres can't break the clinch.
Mccreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mccreth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myres's face.
Myres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mccreth .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccreth gets through Myres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Mccreth is controlling the position.
Mccreth connects with a knee to the head.
Mccreth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myres's efforts to push away.
Myres is trying to push Mccreth away but Mccreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Myres can't break the clinch.
James Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrin Mccreth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mccreth lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arrin Mccreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mccreth 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arrin Mccreth !
In defeat, James Myres stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you play punch face sometimes you get knocked out. Hope you liked the fight'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Klein
vs
Lahey

190 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

King of Fists

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Klein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey slips a straight right by Klein.
Lahey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Klein has Lahey up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klein has Lahey pressed against the cage.
Lahey missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Klein.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lahey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klein's brow.
Klein is trying to stall.
Lahey throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lahey missing with knees to the body.
Klein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lahey lands an elbow inside that Klein shrugs off.

It looks like Boris Klein has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lahey trying to stall but Klein improves his position.
Klein stalling.
Lahey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lahey working aggressively here.
Lahey prevents Klein from breaking the clinch.
Lahey managing to block the knees to the body from Klein.
Klein jumps guard but Lahey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lahey pushes off an throws an elbow but Klein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lahey misses with a knee to the head.
Lahey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lahey is pushing Klein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klein wants to break free but Lahey has control.
Lahey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klein is looking to take this one to the mat.

Klein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lahey throws a hook to the side of Klein's head but Klein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Klein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Klein rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klein jumps guard but Lahey stands there with Klein around his waist. Klein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey trying to stall but Klein improves his position.
Lahey connects with a knee to the head.
Lahey swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Klein pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey postures up in Klein's guard and throws a big left but Klein blocks it.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Lahey from controlling successfully.
Klein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lahey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is working Klein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lahey is working Klein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Klein scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Lahey.
Lahey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klein will feel that in the morning.
Lahey throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.

Klein rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klein wants to break free but Lahey has control.
Lahey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lahey is defending well for now.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Lahey.
Lahey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lahey.
Lahey has Klein pressed against the cage, preventing Klein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Lahey won't allow it.
Lahey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lahey throws an elbow but misses.
Lahey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klein has Lahey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lahey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lahey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lahey has a couple of punches blocked by Klein.
Klein avoiding damage as Lahey throws knees to the body.
Klein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lahey blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Klein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lahey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lahey wants to stall.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey working Klein over with knees to the body.
Jim Lahey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klein leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Lahey.
Lahey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lahey looking to stall.
Lahey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lahey avoiding damage.
Lahey dodges an elbow strike from Klein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms.
Lahey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lahey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lahey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein tries to land knees in the clinch but Lahey avoids the damage to the body.
Klein tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.

Klein drags the fight down to the ground.
Lahey tries to free his leg and advance position but Klein is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein wants to stand but Lahey is controlling the position.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein wants to sweep here but Lahey controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein is controlling Lahey's posture.
Lahey prevents Klein from getting back to his feet.
Klein looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lahey trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lahey.
Lahey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klein on the side of the head.
Lahey slips a jab and a cross from Klein.
Lahey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klein's calf.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Lahey.
Lahey misses with a few strikes there.
Lahey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
Lahey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lahey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klein.
Klein throws a nice looking combination but Lahey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Lahey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Klein closes the distance and clinches.
Klein tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.
Klein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Klein.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lahey has a couple of punches blocked by Klein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Klein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lahey landing knees to the body.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lahey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klein is defending well for now.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lahey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lahey pulls his leg out and moves away.

Klein clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Klein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klein is trying to force a seperation but Lahey has the dominant position.
Lahey taking a breather.
Lahey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lahey throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein wants to break free but Lahey has control.
Klein lands an uppercut.
Lahey scores with a shot to the side of Klein's head.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey is looking to control Klein's arms but Klein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lahey has his back to the cage.
Lahey throws a head punch that misses.
Klein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lahey misses with a punch on the inside.
Klein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lahey.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klein.

Klein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lahey throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lahey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klein trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lahey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Klein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lahey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lahey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lahey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klein blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein stalls.

Klein pulls guard.

Klein pushes Lahey off and gets back to his feet.
Klein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey slips a jab and a cross from Klein.

Lahey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lahey lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Lahey.
Lahey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Lahey fails to land.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Lahey is looking to control Klein's arms but Klein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lahey has his back to the cage.
Klein takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Klein.
Klein is trying to push Lahey away but Lahey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey looking to throw knees to the head but Klein is blocking nicely.
Lahey is pressed up against the cage. Klein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lahey down to the mat. Lahey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lahey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klein fails to land with a series of punches.
Lahey swings for the body but Klein moves out of range.
As Lahey tries to get set, Klein tries to push him back and clinch up but Lahey manages to avoid the attempt.

Lahey drives through and clinches with Klein against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahey scores a nice knee to the body.
Lahey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klein's efforts to push away.
Lahey blocks an uppercut.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein tries to circle away but Lahey has him pinned against the cage.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Lahey won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Boris Klein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lahey throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Lahey tenderised Klein's leg. Klein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Klein misses.
Lahey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lahey is looking to clinch.
Boris Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klein shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lahey looks to clinch
and Klein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahey lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klein looks to land a combination but Lahey avoids it well.
Lahey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Klein misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lahey moves into the clinch.
Lahey misses with a knee strike.
Lahey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klein blocks it with crossed arms.
Klein blocks the elbow strike.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lahey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lahey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
Klein can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Klein on the inside.
Klein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lahey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lahey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lahey blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lahey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klein's brow.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klein is working for takedown but Lahey is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein lands with a right to the head.
Lahey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lahey is defending well for now.
Klein is trying to drag Lahey to the mat but Lahey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lahey throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey looking to throw knees to the head but Klein is blocking nicely.
Lahey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lahey tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Lahey prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahey lands a hook that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Lahey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lahey keeps control of Klein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klein looking to stall.
Klein can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lahey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klein slows down the pace here.
Lahey throws an elbow that misses.
Lahey stalling the fight.
Lahey misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey landing knees to the body.
Lahey tries to stall but Klein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klein being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lahey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klein misses with a wild body shot.
Lahey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Klein throws a series of punches but Lahey avoids them all with ease.
Lahey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Klein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lahey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klein somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey connects with a solid leg kick.
Boris Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lahey, pushing him back against the cage.
Lahey leaning against his opponent.
Lahey tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein dodges an elbow strike from Lahey.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klein is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Lahey.
Klein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lahey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lahey lands a knee to the body.
Lahey scores with a knee to the head.
Lahey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Klein up against the cage.
Lahey lands an elbow that stopped Klein in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klein is trying to push Lahey away but Lahey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klein tries to pull guard but Lahey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey working aggressively here.
Lahey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klein is trying to break free.
Lahey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klein lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klein wants to stall.
Lahey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a shot to the body.
Lahey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lahey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klein avoids a wild elbow strike from Lahey.
Lahey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klein is looking to break free of the clinch but Lahey has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Klein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laheys head.
Lahey working aggressively here.
Lahey wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahey.
Klein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lahey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahey has Klein pressed against the cage, preventing Klein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lahey tries to stall but Klein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boris Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lahey landing knees to the head.
Lahey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lahey misses with a knee strike.
Lahey pushes off an throws an elbow but Klein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lahey scores with a shot to the side of Klein's head.
Jim Lahey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klein lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!

Klein jumps guard and drags Lahey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lahey stands up over Klein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lahey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lahey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey is the new heavyweight champion!
Jim Lahey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.