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LFC 24 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit em up 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nick Taylor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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247 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocco Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Marciano, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Marciano against the cage but Marciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Marciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Marciano lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor looks winded!
Marciano connects with a body shot.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Taylor.
Marciano drops Taylor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taylor looks back up at him and smiles so Marciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Nick Taylor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Taylor head around and knocks him out cold! Marciano hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano 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.
In defeat, Nick Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody gets beat sooner or later'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Ochrymiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Energy. Ochrymiuk has chosen ЯрмаК - ЯсЮТу&# as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iwan Ochrymiuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iwan Ochrymiuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochrymiuk manages to avoid it.
Ochrymiuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ochrymiuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ochrymiuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Dimitrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ochrymiuk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dimitrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimitrov throws a shot to the body.
Dimitrov misses with the body kick
and Ochrymiuk counters with a single leg into guard. Dimitrov didn't expect that.
Ochrymiuk won't allow Dimitrov to sweep him here.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Dimitrov is working from the bottom.
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ochrymiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Dimitrov is working from the bottom.
My spies in World Combat Sports Academy inform me that Ochrymiuk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov keeping full guard, as Ochrymiuk tries to pass.
Dimitrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dimitrov, not yet.
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dimitrov dives on top into guard.
Dimitrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ochrymiuk working for submissions but it's allowed Dimitrov to get to half guard.
Dimitrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochrymiuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dimitrov in particular looking to stall.
Dimitrov wants to free his trapped foot but Ochrymiuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimitrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochrymiuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dimitrov pulls his head out easily.
Dimitrov wants to pass the guard but Ochrymiuk is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dimitrov controlling from the full mount.
Ochrymiuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ochrymiuk is squirming around, avoiding Dimitrov's attempts to control the action.
Dimitrov is looking to stand but Ochrymiuk has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Dimitrov prevents Ochrymiuk from getting the reversal.
Dimitrov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov wants to control the pace but Ochrymiuk is squirming around nicely.
Dimitrov prevents Ochrymiuk from getting the reversal.
Dimitrov avoids the attempt from Ochrymiuk to control.
Ochrymiuk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ochrymiuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dimitrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dimitrov has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimitrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ochrymiuk is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Dimitrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ochrymiuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with an uppercut
and Ochrymiuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Ochrymiuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimitrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dimitrov lands with a light punch inside.
Ochrymiuk tries a body shot but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochrymiuk stalling in the clinch but Dimitrov improves position.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochrymiuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ochrymiuk prevents a body shot from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov pushes Ochrymiuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov is leaning against Ochrymiuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimitrov.
Ochrymiuk is breathing heavily.
Dimitrov gets through Ochrymiuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochrymiuk is rocked!
Dimitrov dips a shoulder and cracks Ochrymiuk with a mighty uppercut! Ochrymiuk falls back against the cage and Dimitrov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ochrymiuk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dimitrov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
An out of breath Daniel Dimitrov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Stenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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152 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Stenton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Pacheco lands a jab to Stenton's midsection.
Pacheco swings for the body but Stenton moves out of range.
Stenton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacheco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenton! But no joy.
Pacheco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacheco digs a good hook to Stenton's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Stenton does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Stenton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacheco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Pacheco.
Nice defenses there by Stenton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Stenton.
Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Stenton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenton! But no joy.
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Stenton 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.
Pacheco lands the left hand.
Gerardo Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Stenton's shoulder, as Stenton tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco connects with a right hand. Stenton shakes it off.
Pacheco misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Stenton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenton in his tracks.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco ducks right into an uppercut from Stenton.
Pacheco closes the distance and pushes Stenton back into the cage.
Pacheco lands an uppercut.
Stenton tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacheco digs a right hand into Stenton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stenton's gas tank.
Pacheco lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Stenton throws a head punch that misses.
Pacheco lands a shoulder strike.
Stenton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pacheco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenton wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Stenton fails to land.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenton misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacheco works on Stenton's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Stenton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacheco lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Pacheco.
Stenton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the side of Stenton's head.
Pacheco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stentons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenton.
Nice elbow from Pacheco.
Pacheco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pacheco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacheco.
Stenton looks winded!
Stenton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacheco lands an elbow inside that Stenton shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacheco.
Stenton working hard to break the clinch.
Pacheco lands a left hand.
Pacheco cracks Stenton with a nice body shot.
Stenton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco drops Stenton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stenton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stenton is rocked!
Good body shot from Pacheco.
Stenton is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacheco finish him?
Pacheco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Pacheco.
Pacheco works on Stenton's body with a couple of short punches.
Stenton seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacheco lands an elbow just above Stenton 's eye.
Stenton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pacheco drops Stenton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stenton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pacheco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Pacheco.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Stenton pressed against the cage. Pacheco frees himself up and cracks Stenton with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Stenton crumples to the floor, out cold! Pacheco jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Pacheco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Minster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minster comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder shock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Minster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Minster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Vasili Zhirkov has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhirkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Minster, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Minster misses the target.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Minster counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Minster. No joy for Zhirkov on that attempt.
Minster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buck Minster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Zhirkov.
Minster lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhirkov is rocked!
Minster measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Zhirkov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Buck Minster!
A less than humble Buck Minster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Vasili Zhirkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Russians don't cry'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by ODESZA - My Friends Never Die. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Naoto Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cha did well to prevent Thompson getting side control.
Cha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cha trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thompson trying to control the action but Cha is working from the bottom.
Cha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Cha is trying to stand.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Cha defends it.
Cha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Cha is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cha is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cha closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
Cha pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cha is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Thompson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Thompson from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
Tae Shik Cha is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tae Shik Cha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daley McReynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean tries to clinch there but McReynolds circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean shoots in and drives through. McReynolds sprawls well.
McReynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Bean. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
McReynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown. McReynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Bean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McReynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McReynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
McReynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean closes the distance but McReynolds moves to the side
and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bean working for a triangle but McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Bean has an active guard here but McReynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds trying to control the pace.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Still in half guard, McReynolds seems content to control.
McReynolds slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean trying to control but McReynolds postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McReynolds pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean decides to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McReynolds content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McReynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McReynolds is controlling him.
Bean has his foot on McReynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McReynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
McReynolds is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McReynolds passes into side control.
McReynolds lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McReynolds throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McReynolds.
McReynolds rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McReynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
McReynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
McReynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McReynolds manages to end up in side control.
Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes McReynolds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toga Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McReynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McReynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McReynolds working the ground and pound.
Bean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bean looking for a sweep but McReynolds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McReynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bean is trying desperately to improve position.
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean can't escape the position.
Bean is still trying to improve position.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean tries to hold on but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McReynolds has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McReynolds seems keen to control Bean's posture.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McReynolds is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from McReynolds.
Bean has gone for a leg lock! McReynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bean's guard.
Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McReynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bean keeping full guard, as McReynolds tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daley McReynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McReynolds 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heathen comes to the cage accompanied by Twenty One Pilots - Heathens. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Heathen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Heathen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
Heathen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.
Heathen misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heathen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka misses with a double jab
and Heathen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heathen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Tanaka misses with a wild combination.
Heathen works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Tanaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tanaka looks winded!
Heathen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Heathen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heathen scores with a body shot.
Heathen clinches up against the cage.
Heathen is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heathen lands a right hand.
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
Heathen cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Heathen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Heathen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Heathen.
Heathen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka is rocked!
Heathen lands a big right hand that drops Tanaka! The killer instinct kicks in and Heathen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Heathen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Heathen!
Jeremy Heathen is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Jeremy Heathen took to the microphone: 'I want the 145 lbs strap now. Make it happen. I'll fight in two weight classes. I'll fight every two weeks if I have to. Let's set it up boss. '.
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