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BRFC: New Years Eve Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Lindemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Gael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gael comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shinedown - Sound Of Madness kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christoph Lindemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Gael!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Gael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindemann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gael.
Gael throws out a counter right but Lindemann avoids it with no problem.
Gael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gael gets a double leg takedown into Lindemann's guard.
Gael drops back looking for a leg! Lindemann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindemann manages to kick Gael off! Gael jumps back into Lindemann's guard.
Gael looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gael decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gael shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindemann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindemann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gael doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindemann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindemann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gael avoids a kick to the body.
Gael has closed the distance and engaged Lindemann in a clinch.
Gael breaks the clinch.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.
Gael closes the distance but Lindemann moves to the side
and Lindemann counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Gael moves out of range of the body kick from Lindemann.
And Gael tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindemann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindemann throws a front kick aimed at Gael's knee but Gael avoids it well.
Lindemann throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gael shoots in and gets a takedown into Lindemann's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindemann throws a body kick that misses.
Lindemann misses with a kick to the body
and Gael counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gael is standing up over Lindemann. Lindemann looks to escape but Gael dives into side control.
Lindemann is looking for a sweep.
Gael wants to control but Lindemann is keeping him busy.
Gael controls the position from side control.
Gael tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gael working away.
Gael throws an elbow but Lindemann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gael in side control, throwing shots but Lindemann defends.
Gael working the body and head with strikes.
Gael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindemann sneaks back into half guard.
Gael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindemann defends it well.
Gael working Lindemann over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindemann is trying is best to control the position here.
Lindemann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gael on the ground.
Gael wants to pass to mount but Lindemann is defending the position.
Gael escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Gael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindemann throws a hook but Gael avoids it easily.
Gael avoids the head kick by Lindemann.
The crowd cheers as Lindemann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gael doesn't seem phased though.
Lindemann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gael looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindemann is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lindemann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindemann misses with a hook.
Gael tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lindemann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gael moves away.
Gael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindemann slips a jab and a cross from Gael.
It looked like Lindemann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Lindemann misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.
Lindemann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindemann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gael manages to avoid it.
Lindemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindemann circles away.
Christoph Lindemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Gael.
Gael moves out of range as Lindemann strikes.
Gael has a takedown stuffed.
Lindemann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gael.
Lindemann throws a poor cross that misses
and Gael counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gael tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindemann smiles and moves away.
Lindemann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gael lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Lindemann does no damage.
Gael changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gael dives in and grabs Lindemann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindemann pushes down on Gael's head and hops out.
Lindemann lands with a right hand.
Lindemann throws a hook but Gael blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindemann throws the kick towards the body but Gael avoids it.
Eugene Gael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindemann.
Gael wants to clinch.
Lindemann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gael was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindemann.
Gael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gael somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gael wants to clinch.
Lindemann throws a leg kick but Gael sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lindemann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lindemann!
Lindemann managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gael.
Gael is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lindemann's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eugene Gael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Gael.
Lindemann tries to improve position but can't.
Gael is looking to take a break and control but Lindemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Gael are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gael controls the position.
Gael working the ground and pound but Lindemann is defending the strikes.
Lindemann wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gael has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lindemann's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lindemann is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gael!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eugene Gael!
Eugene Gael thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taiga Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Hyperion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Hyperion!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyperion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taiga Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim throws a good cross that connects.
Jim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Jim finds it's target.
Jim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyperion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Jim catches Hyperion right on the button with a cross.
Hyperion tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyperion takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Jim looks to throw the jab but Hyperion is out of range.
Hyperion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyperion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jim misses with a few strikes there.
Jim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jim lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hyperion misses.
A lazy left from Hyperion finds it's target.
Jim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyperion momentarily.
Jim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Jim. Those never looked like landing.
Hyperion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyperion.
Jim misses with a double jab
and Hyperion counters with a three punch combo that has Jim backing up. Jim nods at Hyperion to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hyperion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hyperion takes the fight 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!
A short right from Hyperion on the inside.
Jim throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyperion.
Hyperion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim'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.
Hyperion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It looks like Jim has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion scores with a body shot.
Hyperion connects with a leg kick. Jim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jim connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyperion connects with a body shot that sends Jim's belly button to the back.
Hyperion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Hyperion misses.
Hyperion walks into a left hand.
Hyperion misses with a right hand
and Jim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jim.
Hyperion tries to land a front kick but Jim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jim tries to clinch but Hyperion is having none of it.
Jim tries to keep at a distance but Hyperion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyperion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyperion backwards.
A short right from Hyperion on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jim swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyperion uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Jim lands a body punch.
Hyperion manages to break the clinch.
Jim with a hook.
Hyperion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jim.
Jim slips a straight right by Hyperion.
Jim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hyperion finds it's way round the side to connect with Jim's head.
Jim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyperion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyperion throws a head kick that misses.
Hyperion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyperion slips a jab from Jim.
Jim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws out a counter right but Jim avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Jim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jim checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion slips a straight right by Jim.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyperion.
Jim cracks Hyperion with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jim. That's going to slow Hyperion down.
Jim drives through and clinches with Hyperion against the cage.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hyperion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hyperion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Hyperion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyperion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyperion tries to break the clinch but Jim is controlling the position.
Hyperion has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyperion.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hyperion lands an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taiga Jim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyperion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jim pushes Hyperion up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyperion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jim keeps control of Hyperion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hyperion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyperion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyperion misses with a few strikes there.
Jim moves into the clinch.
Hyperion working aggressively here.
Hyperion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyperion as Jim tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyperion throws a head punch that misses.
Jim looking to slow down the pace here.
Jim pushes Hyperion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion is looking to control Jim's arms but Jim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hyperion has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyperion.
Hyperion misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyperion tries to break the clinch but Jim is controlling the position.
Jim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyperion tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.
Hyperion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jim up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hyperion.
Jim misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
A short left from Jim.
A short left from Hyperion.
Hyperion manages to break the clinch.
Jim closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion misses with the head strike.
Hyperion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyperion.
Jim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyperion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Hyperion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyperion misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Jim both land. Nice combination.
Hyperion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hyperion's head backwards.
Hyperion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jim.
Hyperion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jim checks a leg kick.
Hyperion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim misses with a left hand
and Hyperion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jim misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hyperion! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is looking to clinch but Hyperion is avoiding it.
Hyperion feints the counter takedown.
Jim scores with a hook to the body. Hyperion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jim lands a jab to the nose.
Hyperion misses with a lunging right hand
and Jim counters with a right hand to the body.
Hyperion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Jim finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Jim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taiga Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jim lands a slapping body shot.
Jim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyperion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyperion misses with an uppercut. Jim saw that one coming.
Jim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyperion misses with a few strikes there.
Jim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyperion is just out of range.
Hyperion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Hyperion.
Hyperion tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Jim ducked under it nicely.
Hyperion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyperion fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hyperion.
A combination from Jim does no damage.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jim.
Hyperion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim pushes Hyperion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jim lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Jim.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Jim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jim tries to bum rush Hyperion with a series of wild strikes but Hyperion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyperion swats away the attempt to clinch by Jim.
Taiga Jim is winning the standup battle so far.
Jim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyperion. Hyperion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hyperion tries to work over Jim's front leg with a kick but Jim checks it.
Hyperion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyperion, pushing him back against the cage.
Jim scores with a shot to the side of Hyperion's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyperion has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
Hyperion has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
A short left from Jim.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hyperion.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Jim pushes Hyperion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyperion is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jim.
Hyperion is still on wobbly legs! Can Jim finish him?
Hyperion blocks an uppercut.
Hyperion seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyperion.
Still in the clinch, Hyperion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jim struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyperion controls his hands.
Hyperion throws a punch but it's blocked by Jim.
Hyperion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyperion can't break the clinch.
Taiga Jim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyperion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jim lands with a right to the head.
Jim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyperion can do to turn this around?
Jim blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyperion.
Jim scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hyperion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jim lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyperion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jim has him pressed against the cage.
Jim misses with some punches.
Jim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyperion.
Jim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyperion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Jim misses with some punches.
Hyperion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyperion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jim pushes Hyperion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jim scores with a shot to the side of Hyperion's head.
Nice body punch from Jim.
Hyperion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hyperion misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim misses with some punches.
Hyperion takes a shot to the head.
Jim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jim keeps control of Hyperion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is stalling here.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyperion throws a head punch that misses.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyperion has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
Jim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hyperion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jim lands a left hand.
Hyperion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jim blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jim blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Hyperion lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyperion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hyperion swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyperion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander Hyperion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Jim.
Jim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyperion's elbow.
Jim scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyperion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyperion.
Hyperion lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jim.
Hyperion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jim blocks an uppercut.
Hyperion swings wildly with an uppercut but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyperion misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
Our winner, Taiga Jim, 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski has chosen Code Orange - My World as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ezekiel Puchowski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puchowski.
Metaxas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puchowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metaxas.
Puchowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puchowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Metaxas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puchowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metaxas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puchowski throws a right hand that misses
and Metaxas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metaxas.
Puchowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puchowski. That did some damage!
Puchowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puchowski duly obliges.
Puchowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metaxas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puchowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metaxas moves away from the strike by Puchowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Metaxas misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puchowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metaxas counters with a big head kick but Puchowski shrugs it off.
Puchowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Metaxas's head.
Puchowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metaxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puchowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metaxas clinches with his opponent.
Metaxas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metaxas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Metaxas has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Metaxas.
Metaxas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puchowski manages to break the clinch.
Puchowski misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puchowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metaxas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puchowski thinking.
Puchowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puchowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metaxas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puchowski's knee momentarily.
Puchowski looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas throws a leg kick which misses Puchowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Puchowski tries to avoid it.
Puchowski misses with a left hand
and Metaxas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puchowski really felt that one!
Puchowski walks into a left hand.
Metaxas lands a big right hand that sends Puchowski crashing to the mat! Metaxas stays standing though and waves Puchowski back to his feet!
Puchowski is rocked!
It looks like Ezekiel Puchowski has been cut.
Metaxas feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Puchowski collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atlas Metaxas!
A victorious Atlas Metaxas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krystian Cierpka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Kopp throws a chopping leg kick but Cierpka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kopp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka tries to clinch up
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kopp is trying to hold Cierpka in close to prevent damage but Cierpka has managed to pass into half guard.
Cierpka prevents Kopp from standing back up.
Kopp tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cierpka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka get's back to his feet.
Kopp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cierpka gets caught flat footed, as Kopp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cierpka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kopp manages to get himself to full guard.
Kopp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cierpka is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp tries to get to full guard but Cierpka has control of the leg.
Cierpka decides to stand up.
Cierpka has managed to clinch.
Cierpka misses with a knee to the head.
Cierpka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka presses Kopp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Cierpka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cierpka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka is looking to clinch but Kopp is avoiding it.
Cierpka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kopp swats away the attempt to clinch by Cierpka.
Cierpka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kopp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cierpka defends well and Kopp ends up having to push Cierpka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up but Kopp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kopp with a hook.
Cierpka darts in and clinches Kopp up against the cage.
Cierpka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kopp controls his hands.
Cierpka manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kopp.
Cierpka throws Kopp to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
Cierpka misses with a body punch.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cierpka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka closes the distance but Kopp moves to the side
and Kopp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves away
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Cierpka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kopp distracts Cierpka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kopp throws a strike but Cierpka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kopp wants to stand up but Cierpka is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kopp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krystian Cierpka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cierpka looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well.
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cierpka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kopp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Nice elbow from Cierpka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kopp.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopp can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kopp. Cierpka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cierpka doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopp circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka has closed the distance and engaged Kopp in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kopp.
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Kopp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kopp avoids the head kick by Cierpka.
Kopp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kopp darts in looking for a takedown but Cierpka gets double underhooks and turns Kopp into the cage.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp moves out of range.
Cierpka darts in trying to clinch
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cierpka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cierpka wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cierpka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cierpka tries to bench press Kopp off him but Kopp keeps the position.
Cierpka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cierpka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cierpka is not content to let Kopp control the position.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka is trying to maintain the position but Kopp is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Kopp prevents Cierpka from improving his position.
Cierpka is refusing to be controlled, as Kopp sits in half guard.
Kopp stalling away here and it's allowed Cierpka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kopp looking to sit in guard and control but Cierpka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cierpka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kopp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cierpka defends it well.
Cierpka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cierpka throws a combination. Kopp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cierpka thows a leg kick but Kopp checks it
and Kopp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cierpka's guard.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cierpka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kopp is looking to control Cierpka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Cierpka trying to control from half guard but Kopp is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Cierpka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kopp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Cierpka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cierpka clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kopp jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Kopp around his waist. Kopp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kopp is trying to trip Cierpka. He has hold of a leg but Cierpka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kopp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cierpka controlling the position.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka pulls Kopp in close to prevent any damage.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Cierpka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krystian Cierpka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cierpka tries to clinch but Kopp is having none of it.
Cierpka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krystian Cierpka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cierpka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cierpka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kopp walks into a straight right hand from Cierpka.
Cierpka rushes Kopp and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cierpka.
Kopp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cierpka is defending well.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kopp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
Cierpka lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cierpka fails to land.
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Cierpka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kopp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cierpka.
Cierpka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopp, pushing him back against the cage.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka misses with a straight right.
Cierpka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kopp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cierpka kicks Kopp off and gets to his feet.
Cierpka rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cierpka.
Kopp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cierpka lands an elbow that stopped Kopp in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
Cierpka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cierpka but Cierpka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cierpka is looking to counter punch.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krystian Cierpka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cierpka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cierpka lands with a cross.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cierpka pinned against the cage. Cierpka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Kopp with that takedown attempt.
Cierpka tries to clinch up.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopp misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Cierpka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cierpka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Cierpka!
An out of breath Krystian Cierpka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Skidopolopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Skidopolopolous!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skidopolopolous looks to clinch
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
Skidopolopolous throws a fast counter high kick but Holmes manages to duck under it in time.
Holmes throws a right and a left that Skidopolopolous avoids nicely.
Skidopolopolous 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.
Skidopolopolous misses with a head kick.
Skidopolopolous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skidopolopolous closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem phased though.
Holmes drops Skidopolopolous with a big left hand and mounts him. Skidopolopolous is in big trouble!
Skidopolopolous is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skidopolopolous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skidopolopolous!
Skidopolopolous is still in real trouble! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skidopolopolous defends well.
Holmes has Skidopolopolous pulled in close to control his posture.
Skidopolopolous seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holmes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skidopolopolous has managed to get both his arms back between Holmes's legs - danger averted.
Holmes is pulling down on Skidopolopolous's head to control his posture.
Skidopolopolous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skidopolopolous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skidopolopolous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes 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.
Holmes looking to control.
Holmes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skidopolopolous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skidopolopolous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Skidopolopolous keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to sit in guard and control but Skidopolopolous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skidopolopolous is aware though and is defending well.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous being controlled here momentarily.
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skidopolopolous trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Skidopolopolous wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skidopolopolous won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Skidopolopolous's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skidopolopolous shoots and misses
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skidopolopolous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skidopolopolous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch up
and Holmes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skidopolopolous walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Bob Skidopolopolous's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Skidopolopolous ducks down to avoid it.
Skidopolopolous tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skidopolopolous tries to clinch
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Skidopolopolous backing up. Skidopolopolous nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes counters with a right hand that sends Skidopolopolous tumbling to the canvas! Can Holmes finish him? He dives into Skidopolopolous's guard looking to do just that!
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skidopolopolous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes stays in close to Skidopolopolous's body and controls the position.
Skidopolopolous keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skidopolopolous is keeping the position for now.
Holmes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skidopolopolous prevents Holmes from moving into mount.
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skidopolopolous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skidopolopolous's legs.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skidopolopolous can do to turn this around?
Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skidopolopolous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Skidopolopolous!
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skidopolopolous wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holmes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Skidopolopolous is defending well. Holmes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Skidopolopolous has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holmes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Holmes!
Hank Holmes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kacik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacik's entrance music is The Hydrant - Bali Bandidos. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boschman's choice of entrance music: HydroBoy ft Kalibwoy & King Yagri - Suriname. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 lbs
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218 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Kacik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diederik Boschman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kacik ducks under a wild hook from Boschman.
It looked like Kacik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kacik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Diederik Boschman has been cut.
Boschman moves into the clinch.
Boschman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Kacik has been cut.
Kacik has had enough of the clinch but Boschman keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kacik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boschman scores with a shoulder strike.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Boschman.
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!
Boschman has a couple of punches blocked by Kacik.
Boschman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kacik tries a body shot but Boschman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boschman.
Boschman lands with a short shot to the head.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boschman keeps control of Kacik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boschman lands an elbow just above Kacik 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Boschman misses with some punches.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boschman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kacik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Boschman.
Kacik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boschman lands an elbow just above Kacik 's eye.
A hook to the body from Boschman.
Kacik is breathing heavily.
Boschman keeps control of Kacik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Boschman.
Boschman lands an elbow that stopped Kacik in his tracks for a moment.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Boschman lands a nice uppercut.
Kacik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boschman keeps control of Kacik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boschman lands an elbow inside that Kacik shrugs off.
Boschman lands a shoulder strike.
Kacik is rocked!
Kacik dodges an elbow strike from Boschman.
Oh Kacik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boschman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kacik! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boschman is unloading with more strikes now! Kacik drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diederik Boschman!
Diederik Boschman 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Kong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Ho with an uppercut!
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Ho's guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bonsai Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho is trying to hold Collins in close to prevent damage but Collins has managed to pass into half guard.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Ho's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ho wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho gets back to full guard.
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ho!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ho is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ho working the head with strikes.
Collins is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ho's best efforts.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Ho keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Ho is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Ho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ho is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ho lands a nice short elbow.
Ho slows the pace down in half guard.
Ho prevents Collins from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ho trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Ho seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ho's back!
Ho manages to reverse the position and now he's in Collins's guard. Nice work there by Ho.
Collins wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Ho postures up.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Kong Ho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ho slips a jab from Collins.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Ho sprawls well.
Ho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho misses with a hook.
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho trying to control here.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ho trying to control from the bottom.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins is nestled in close to Ho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ho is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins is looking to stall here but Ho recovers full guard.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
Ho is really struggling to control Collins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins is working Ho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins has gone for a leg lock! Ho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Collins's guard.
Ho preventing the sweep.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ho stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Ho landing some decent shots from guard.
Collins has control of Ho's left arm, preventing Ho from doing any damage.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
Collins is pulling down on Ho's head. It's preventing any offense from Ho, at least for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins dives in and scores a takedown into Ho's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Ho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
That's two 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.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li Kong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ho is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Collins working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks Ho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Ho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
Collins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Collins's guard! Nice work there by Ho!
Collins has momentary wrist control but Ho slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins has his foot on Ho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Ho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins trying to hold on to Ho's head to control him but Ho postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ho winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Ho there.
Ho lands strikes from half guard.
Ho is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Ho is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ho is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Kong Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ho 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Kong Ho!
After the big win, Li Kong Ho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M.O. Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gentry's entrance music is Triumph - Wu Tang Clan. A fine choice. Mirzaev has chosen Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Gentry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gentry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirzaev sprawls well initially but Gentry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirzaev pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gentry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentry 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.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirzaev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gentry.
Mirzaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gentry throws a big right hand that misses.
Gentry looking to sit in guard and control but Mirzaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mirzaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gentry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirzaev is one step ahead there.
Gentry is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry working a defensive guard here.
Mirzaev gets to his feet - Gentry follows without any prompting.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Mirzaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirzaev. That did some damage!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentry.
Gentry scores with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry thumps Mirzaev with a low kick.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentry.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Gentry avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Mirzaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentry circles away.
Mirzaev rushes Gentry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gentry.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry taking a breather.
Gentry has picked Mirzaev up - he's going for a ride! Gentry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gentry connects with a nice short shot to Mirzaev's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gentry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentry slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead.
Gentry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gentry uses his free foot to push down on Mirzaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mirzaev.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Mirzaev is bucking up trying to escape but Gentry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentry.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentry is looking for a counter combo.
Mirzaev blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirzaev looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Mirzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry slips under a jab.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Gentry pushes him off.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Gentry keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev wants to clinch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a good low kick that Mirzaev was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirzaev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gentry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Mirzaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Mirzaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry lands a front kick.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentry!
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a leg kick.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentry is looking to wear down Mirzaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Gentry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev scores with a body shot.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirzaev forces Gentry back against the cage and clinches.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentry blocks an elbow strike.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body.
Gentry scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirzaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry lands a shot to the body.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Gentry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev just manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentry counters with a one-two to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gentry connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentry to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentry is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Gentry circles away.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev has managed to clinch.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev tries to circle away but Gentry has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentry.
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick which misses Gentry's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentry tries to avoid it.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Mirzaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry moves away
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
Mirzaev is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Mirzaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentry fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into Gentry's ribs.
Mirzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab.
Mirzaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirzaev is out of range and Gentry settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gentry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a hook.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirzaev. Mirzaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentry misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev misses with the combination.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry is the new lightweight champion!
Matt Gentry 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Whitehorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitehorse comes into the arena with The Builders and The Butchers - Black Dresses blaring out of the sound system. Brophy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down With The Sickness - Disturbed. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Whitehorse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehorse ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
A slow jab from Whitehorse misses its intended target.
Whitehorse wants to land a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Whitehorse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Whitehorse does it's job there.
Jab by Brophy.
Whitehorse takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Whitehorse tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Whitehorse throws a sloppy head kick
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitehorse slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Whitehorse misses its intended target.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitehorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Whitehorse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitehorse pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehorse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitehorse misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Whitehorse throws an elbow that misses.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitehorse.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitehorse missing with knees to the body.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitehorse.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Whitehorse connects with a right hand. Brophy shakes it off.
Whitehorse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brophy is fending him off so far but Whitehorse persists. Nope, Brophy circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitehorse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Whitehorse misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy misses with a low kick as Whitehorse jumps back.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whitehorse is able to avoid easily.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Whitehorse jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy thows a leg kick but Whitehorse checks it
and Whitehorse counters with a single leg into guard. Brophy didn't expect that.
Brophy pushes Whitehorse off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitehorse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehorse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitehorse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacob Whitehorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy closes the distance and pushes Whitehorse back into the cage.
Whitehorse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitehorse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy is trying to break free.
Whitehorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Brophy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whitehorse backwards.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Whitehorse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Brophy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whitehorse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Whitehorse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Whitehorse is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Brophy misses.
Whitehorse throws a low kick, looking for Brophy's leg but Brophy calmly moves out of range.
Whitehorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitehorse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whitehorse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brophy as he jumps to the side.
Brophy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitehorse on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Whitehorse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitehorse.
Whitehorse tries to counter with a takedown but Brophy is quick to defend against it.
Whitehorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Ryan Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitehorse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whitehorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehorse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitehorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brophy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitehorse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brophy's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Whitehorse.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Whitehorse avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brophy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whitehorse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitehorse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whitehorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Whitehorse as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
A big left from Whitehorse misses.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitehorse's calf.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Whitehorse ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Whitehorse is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehorse connects with an inside leg kick.
Whitehorse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard.
Whitehorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Whitehorse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brophy is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitehorse is adopting a defensive guard.
Whitehorse working a defensive guard but Brophy passes into half guard.
Whitehorse is doing well to control the position and prevent Brophy from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehorse trying to control here.
Whitehorse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitehorse gets back to full guard.
Whitehorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehorse is trying to keep Brophy in close.
Whitehorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehorse has a closed guard, preventing Brophy from standing up.
Whitehorse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brophy defends it easily.
Whitehorse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitehorse throws a strike but Brophy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whitehorse controls Brophy momentarily but Brophy frees himself.
Brophy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brophy passes Whitehorse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacob Whitehorse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse controlling the position for now.
Brophy is thwarting Whitehorse's attempts to control the position.
Brophy prevents Whitehorse from improving his position.
Whitehorse is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Whitehorse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brophy clinches.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Whitehorse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy dodges an elbow strike from Whitehorse.
Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brophy working hard to break the clinch.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Whitehorse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Whitehorse.
Brophy throws a jab when Whitehorse was well out of range.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whitehorse.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Whitehorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Whitehorse shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Whitehorse misses.
Whitehorse walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
Whitehorse takes the fight into the clinch.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brophy wants to break free but Whitehorse has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitehorse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitehorse trying to land knees to the body.
Brophy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whitehorse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy avoids the elbow strike from Whitehorse, against the cage.
Brophy wants to break free but Whitehorse has control.
Whitehorse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brophy.
Brophy is leaning against Whitehorse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brophy moves out of range as Whitehorse strikes.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Whitehorse is wise to it.
Whitehorse scores with a jab to the head.
Whitehorse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Whitehorse saw that one coming.
Ryan Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitehorse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitehorse throws a body kick that misses
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Whitehorse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitehorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Whitehorse misses
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitehorse misses with a low kick.
Whitehorse walks into a jab.
Whitehorse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy defending well as Whitehorse loads up on a big left hand.
Whitehorse backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whitehorse throws a leg kick
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whitehorse misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy lands a jab to Whitehorse's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Whitehorse. Beautiful body shot.
Whitehorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Whitehorse is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Whitehorse down.
Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Whitehorse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitehorse throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Whitehorse has managed to clinch.
Whitehorse tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Whitehorse back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy scores with a decent looking hook.
Brophy misses with a hook. Whitehorse ducked under it nicely.
Brophy cracks Whitehorse with a good jab.
Whitehorse tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitehorse misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitehorse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brophy if he has to take too many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Whitehorse blocks the low kick.
Whitehorse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy leaves Whitehorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Whitehorse moved out of range nicely.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Whitehorse's head but Whitehorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Whitehorse slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Whitehorse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitehorse connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitehorse on the side of the head.
Whitehorse misses with a body punch
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brophy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brophy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitehorse's head backwards.
Whitehorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitehorse throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Brophy finds it's way through Whitehorse's defenses.
Whitehorse throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Whitehorse throws a leg kick
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitehorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
A big right from Brophy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Whitehorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Whitehorse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whitehorse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitehorse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Nice jab there from Brophy.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitehorse tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitehorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whitehorse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitehorse attempts a counter takedown but Brophy avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brophy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whitehorse's knee momentarily.
Whitehorse misses with a leg kick
and Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a jab when Whitehorse was well out of range.
Jab by Brophy.
Whitehorse loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Whitehorse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy digs a good hook to Whitehorse's body.
Whitehorse misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitehorse thinking.
Whitehorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitehorse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brophy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brophy throws a fast counter high kick but Whitehorse manages to duck under it in time.
Whitehorse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitehorse with the ground and pound but Brophy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brophy wants to improve his position but instead Whitehorse has moved into half guard.
Whitehorse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brophy is not content to let Whitehorse control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Whitehorse takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws a low kick but Whitehorse moves out of range easily.
Whitehorse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whitehorse throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy tries to sprawl but Whitehorse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brophy won't allow Whitehorse to pass to mount.
Whitehorse 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.
Brophy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitehorse is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy is holding on to half guard well.
Whitehorse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy taking some punishment here, with Whitehorse in his half guard.
Whitehorse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brophy tries to get to full guard but Whitehorse has control of the leg.
Brophy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitehorse is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitehorse connects with a nice short shot to Brophy's temple.
Whitehorse working the head and body with strikes.
Whitehorse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brophy defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is not content to let Whitehorse control the position.
Whitehorse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Whitehorse there.
Whitehorse wants to pass to mount but Brophy is defending the position.
Whitehorse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brophy is looking to control Whitehorse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brophy avoid being mounted?
Whitehorse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brophy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whitehorse.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Whitehorse lands with a shot to the body.
Whitehorse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brophy defends well and Whitehorse ends up having to push Brophy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitehorse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitehorse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitehorse. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacob Whitehorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whitehorse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy misses with a hook. Whitehorse ducked under it nicely.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitehorse.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Whitehorse misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Brophy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whitehorse takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Whitehorse off the cage and back into range.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitehorse connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Whitehorse misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brophy checks a leg kick.
Whitehorse misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitehorse walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Whitehorse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brophy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Whitehorse looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Whitehorse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whitehorse is looking to chop away at Brophy's legs.
Ryan Brophy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whitehorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Whitehorse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Jacob Whitehorse.
I think Brophy 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brophy!
Ryan Brophy is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryan Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between FannyPack SissyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SissyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Scooters. McLean has chosen I Predict A Riot as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FannyPack SissyPants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn McLean!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SissyPants scores with a shot to the body.
SissyPants has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McLean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from SissyPants finds it's way round the side to connect with McLean's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for SissyPants.
McLean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SissyPants.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLean throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
FannyPack SissyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SissyPants misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLean! But no joy.
McLean 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.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SissyPants was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
SissyPants misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLean misses with a body shot.
SissyPants was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLean misses with a two punch combination.
SissyPants takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants lands a nice shot to the body.
SissyPants tries to clinch up
and McLean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLean takes a swing at SissyPants's ribcage but misses.
SissyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SissyPants keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SissyPants will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
SissyPants lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLean takes a swing at SissyPants's ribcage but misses.
SissyPants changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
SissyPants misses with a double jab
and McLean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SissyPants wants to clinch.
SissyPants clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants misses with a punch on the inside.
SissyPants throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLean blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from SissyPants.
SissyPants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SissyPants makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SissyPants.
SissyPants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SissyPants trying to land knees to the body.
SissyPants misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLean goes for a takedown attempt but SissyPants pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McLean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLean slips a jab and a cross from SissyPants.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLean misses with an uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SissyPants tries to clinch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SissyPants lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLean circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
SissyPants connects with a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
SissyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FannyPack SissyPants is winning the standup battle so far.
McLean connects with a body shot that sends SissyPants's belly button to the back.
SissyPants is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLean can do to turn this around?
SissyPants swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from McLean misses.
SissyPants throws a sloppy body shot
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SissyPants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean staying out of range there.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
SissyPants throwing a counter right hand but McLean manages to avoid it.
McLean lands a jab to SissyPants's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and SissyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLean keeps the fight on the outside.
SissyPants tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
SissyPants misses with a straight right.
SissyPants wants to clinch but McLean slips to the side
and McLean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SissyPants misses the shot to the body.
McLean unleashes a big counter combination but SissyPants bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
SissyPants lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
SissyPants misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SissyPants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SissyPants is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLean.
McLean lands a right hook to the body.
SissyPants takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from McLean.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SissyPants manages to avoid it.
SissyPants drops his hands momentarily and McLean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but McLean is just out of range.
SissyPants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
SissyPants stuns McLean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLean swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SissyPants moves away.
SissyPants connects with a body shot that sends McLean's belly button to the back.
McLean misses with a body shot.
SissyPants on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLean scores with a jab to the body.
SissyPants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLean lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SissyPants bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLean swinging wildly here.
McLean throws a predictable looking body shot
and SissyPants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for SissyPants.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SissyPants was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn McLean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
SissyPants throws a series of punches but McLean avoids them all with ease.
McLean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
SissyPants closes the distance and clinches.
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean has SissyPants pushed against the cage.
McLean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
SissyPants cracks McLean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down SissyPants rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
SissyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As SissyPants backs off McLean throws a huge counter combo but SissyPants manages to avoid it all.
SissyPants lands a jab to McLean's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants rushes McLean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SissyPants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, SissyPants scores with a nice short uppercut.
SissyPants misses with the head strike.
SissyPants has McLean pressed against the cage, preventing McLean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SissyPants is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLean is defending well for now.
McLean wants to break the clinch but can't.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SissyPants swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants tries a body shot but McLean blocks it.
McLean prevents a body shot from SissyPants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
SissyPants misses with a punch on the inside.
McLean blocks an uppercut.
FannyPack SissyPants has scored more points in the clinch so far.
SissyPants tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
SissyPants misses with some punches.
McLean prevents a body shot from SissyPants.
McLean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLean.
McLean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SissyPants tries to close the distance and clinch but McLean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants lunges at McLean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLean's hand.
SissyPants scores with a jab to the head.
McLean jabs SissyPants to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and SissyPants counters by clinching up.
SissyPants working aggressively here.
McLean breaks the clinch.
McLean works the jab nicely.
SissyPants misses with a straight left.
SissyPants keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from McLean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean throws a sloppy body shot
and SissyPants counters with a nice uppercut.
SissyPants tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLean works SissyPants's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SissyPants throws an off balance right hand
and McLean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
SissyPants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLean.
SissyPants throwing a counter right hand but McLean manages to avoid it.
SissyPants throws a jab but it's blocked by McLean.
SissyPants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLean.
McLean takes a swing at SissyPants's ribcage but misses.
McLean thuds a left hand into SissyPants's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants clearly takes that round.
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.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLean thuds his right hand into SissyPants's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLean manages to avoid it.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
SissyPants on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLean manages to avoid it.
SissyPants throws a low kick, looking for McLean's leg but McLean calmly moves out of range.
McLean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
SissyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLean moves away.
A nice side step and McLean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from McLean does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLean.
SissyPants waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLean.
SissyPants lands a right hook to the body.
McLean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but McLean is just out of range.
McLean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SissyPants moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a hook. SissyPants ducked under it nicely.
McLean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SissyPants.
SissyPants connects with a right hand. McLean shakes it off.
SissyPants connects with a nice looking jab.
SissyPants rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean lands a slapping body shot.
McLean swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
SissyPants cracks a nice hook into McLean's ribs.
McLean misses with a jab to the body
and SissyPants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLean thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean misses with a body shot
and SissyPants counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SissyPants.
SissyPants pushes McLean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but SissyPants has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from SissyPants.
SissyPants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
McLean tries to circle away but SissyPants has him pinned against the cage.
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SissyPants digs a right hand into McLean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLean's gas tank.
SissyPants tries to throw a body punch but McLean avoids it by throwing SissyPants back against the cage.
SissyPants lands a body shot.
SissyPants scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants working aggressively here.
SissyPants tries a body shot but McLean blocks it.
McLean is trying to break the clinch but SissyPants is controlling him.
SissyPants working aggressively here.
SissyPants digs a right hand into McLean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLean's gas tank.
SissyPants misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SissyPants creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLean takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants had his way with Shawn McLean in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
SissyPants misses with a shot to the body
enabling McLean to counter with a crisp jab.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLean manages to avoid it.
McLean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from SissyPants. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - SissyPants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLean blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by SissyPants as he connects with a hook.
McLean dips to his left and cracks SissyPants with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McLean.
SissyPants getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
SissyPants moves into the clinch.
SissyPants lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
SissyPants misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SissyPants has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, SissyPants just misses with a elbow thrown towards McLean's brow.
McLean is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from SissyPants.
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by SissyPants after a bit of a struggle.
SissyPants softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
SissyPants scores with a shoulder strike.
SissyPants lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLean backwards.
McLean is rocked!
McLean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SissyPants lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks McLean senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble FannyPack SissyPants misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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