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Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCann (ranked 1281 p4p, 141 weight class) and Ahsan Hamed (ranked 1818 p4p, 185 weight class). Hamed has chosen Ahmed's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed scores with a body shot.
McCann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamed misses with a straight left.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCann lands a nice looking body shot.
McCann throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
McCann punishes Hamed's body with a nice straight punch.
McCann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from McCann misses.
A big left from McCann misses.
Hamed throws out a counter right but McCann avoids it with no problem.
McCann thuds his right hand into Hamed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hamed. That one must have hurt.
Hamed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann lands with a nice body punch.
McCann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hamed moves away from the strike by McCann.
McCann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hamed is able to avoid easily.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamed manages to avoid it.
Hamed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCann is able to avoid easily.
McCann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann takes a swing at Hamed's ribcage but misses.
Hamed misses with a straight left.
McCann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamed.
Hamed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCann misses with a body shot.
McCann backing away here, and Hamed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hamed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
Hamed is looking to slow McCann down with leg kicks.
Hamed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCann eats them both and turns towards Hamed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCann throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamed counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCann moves out of range as Hamed strikes.
McCann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamed.
Nice body punch from McCann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamed misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamed slips under a jab.
Hamed misses with a body shot
and McCann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCann blocks the body kick.
McCann gets a clinch.
Hamed tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Hamed back against the cage.
Hamed displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCann up against the cage.
Hamed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for McCann.
Hamed throws a jab but it's blocked by McCann.
Hamed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamed just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamed walks into a left hand.
Hamed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann moves out of range of the body kick.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamed moves away.
McCann misses with a looping left.
McCann lunges at Hamed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamed's hand.
Hamed misses with a two punch combination.
McCann looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamed is just out of range.
McCann scores with a hook.
Hamed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCann lands a nice shot that snaps Hamed's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamed.
McCann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamed lands a right hook to the body.
McCann swings for the body but Hamed moves out of range.
Hamed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCann.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamed.
A slow jab from Hamed misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and McCann moves out of range easily.
McCann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCann trying to stall but Hamed improves his position.
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
Hamed delivers a nice body kick.
McCann looks to land a right hand but Hamed moved out of range.
Hamed connects with a solid leg kick.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Hamed ducks down to avoid it.
McCann throws a hook but Hamed avoids it easily.
McCann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hamed under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann looks to land a combination but Hamed avoids it well.
Hamed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCann.
Hamed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hamed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamed scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 Paul McCann will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hamed lands an overhand right.
McCann looks to land a left hand but Hamed moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for McCann.
Hamed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamed misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamed lands a right hook to the body.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCann avoids a kick to the body.
McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamed throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamed throws a poor cross that misses
and McCann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hamed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McCann misses
and Hamed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hamed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Hamed tenderised McCann's leg. McCann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamed slips a straight right by McCann.
Hamed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCann with a body shot.
Hamed throws a jab but it's blocked by McCann.
McCann scores with a nice head shot.
McCann scores with the left hand. Hamed knows he should have avoided that one.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamed moves away.
McCann misses with a hook. Hamed ducked under it nicely.
Hamed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCann.
Hamed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamed throws a push kick but McCann slaps the foot to one side.
Hamed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCann momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Hamed tenderised McCann's leg. McCann is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCann swings widly with a right hand
and Hamed counters with an inside leg kick.
Hamed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann lunges at Hamed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamed's hand.
McCann loads up on a big right hand but Hamed slips the punch.
Paul McCann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamed throws a body kick that misses.
McCann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCann looks to land a left hand but Hamed moved out of range nicely.
McCann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamed breaks from the clinch.
McCann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Hamed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamed throws out a counter right but McCann avoids it with no problem.
Hamed misses with a body kick.
McCann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hamed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hamed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hamed - that will leave a mark!
McCann misses the jab.
McCann throws a hook but Hamed blocks it.
Hamed looks to throw the jab but McCann is out of range.
Hamed defending well as McCann loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed throws a body punch but McCann moves out of range.
McCann moves out of range as Hamed throws a body kick.
McCann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCann checks a leg kick.
As Hamed tries to get set, McCann tries to push him back and clinch up but Hamed manages to avoid the attempt.
McCann moves out of range as Hamed strikes.
McCann closes the distance but Hamed moves to the side
and Hamed counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamed scores with a head kick. McCann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
McCann lands a really nice looking cross but Hamed seems unphased.
Hamed throws a big shot that misses.
McCann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamed.
McCann swings for the body but Hamed moves out of range.
Hamed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamed.
Hamed misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCann lands a jab to Hamed's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamed ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
Crunch! Hamed slams his shin into McCann's torso.
McCann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamed misses with a low kick.
Hamed looks to score with a jab to the body but McCann is just out of range.
Hamed loads up on a big right hand but McCann slips the punch.
McCann scores with a body shot.
A big left from McCann misses.
Hamed throws a hook to the side of McCann's head but McCann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hamed. That's going to slow McCann down.
McCann tries to clinch there but Hamed circles away.
Hamed misses with a hook. McCann ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by McCann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann clinches.
Hamed effectively controlling the action here.
McCann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamed's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ahsan Hamed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hamed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCann.
Hamed dodges the punch combination from McCann.
McCann looks to throw the jab but Hamed is out of range.
Hamed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamed lands a leg kick that knocks McCann off balance momentarily.
Hamed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCann throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
Hamed flicks out a counter leg kick but McCann steps away.
McCann throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Hamed lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hamed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamed fails to land with a series of punches.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hamed misses.
McCann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
McCann stalks Hamed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamed's face. Hamed staggers backwards, shaken.
McCann throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamed.
Hamed feints and then cracks McCann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCann down.
McCann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Hamed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamed lands a nice looking body kick.
Hamed tests McCann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamed just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCann's calf.
McCann works the jab nicely.
McCann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed lands a front kick.
McCann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCann.
Nice cross by McCann.
McCann throws a body punch but Hamed moves out of range.
McCann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamed throws a head kick that misses
and McCann counters with a nice uppercut.
McCann misses with an uppercut. Hamed saw that one coming.
A head kick from Hamed lands but McCann takes it in his stride.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCann misses with a wild body shot.
Hamed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
Hamed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Hamed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed moves forwards but McCann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamed misses with a looping left.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and McCann moves out of range easily.
McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCann looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamed.
Hamed lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Still in the clinch, McCann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCann blocking some punches.
McCann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamed was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Hamed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by McCann.
Hamed loads up on a big right hand but McCann slips the punch.
Nice shot by McCann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamed.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamed was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Hamed ducks down to avoid it.
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and McCann moves out of range easily.
Hamed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as McCann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCann closes the distance and pushes Hamed back into the cage.
McCann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hamed scores with a shot to the side of McCann's head.
McCann misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed swings wildly with an uppercut but McCann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCann throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamed.
Hamed blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCann as Hamed tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ahsan Hamed.
I think Hamed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahsan Hamed!
An out of breath Ahsan Hamed 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 Ray Bundles (ranked 1458 p4p, 159 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 1352 p4p, 152 weight class). Bundles comes to the cage accompanied by It's Tricky by Run DMC. Ray Bundles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Bundles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundles throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Vegas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas wants to land a leg kick but Bundles is out of range.
Bundles throws a low kick but Vegas moves out of range easily.
Bundles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bundles to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Bundles misses.
Bundles scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bundles misses with a takedown attempt - Vegas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Bundles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Bundles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bundles throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Bundles slips under a jab from Vegas.
Bundles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Vegas misses.
Vegas moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
It seemed like Vegas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundles misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas tries a low kick but Bundles avoids it.
Bundles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bundles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegas circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas slips a jab from Bundles.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bundles scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundles, as that shot connected.
Vegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bundles can pounce on him.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
Bundles doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vegas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bundles to score with a decent uppercut.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vegas counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegas.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Bundles is looking for a counter combo.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vegas counters with a thumping low kick.
Bundles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Vegas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bundles.
Bundles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles backing away here, and Vegas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Bundles slips a jab from Vegas.
Bundles misses the jab.
Bundles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundles moves in looking to clinch but Vegas pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bundles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Vegas slips a straight right by Bundles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vegas. No joy for Bundles on that attempt.
Vegas tried to score with a low kick but Bundles checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundles misses the target.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundles moves away.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Bundles lands with a right hand.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundles.
Bundles looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Bundles finds it's target.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bundles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundles's head backwards.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas motions for Bundles to come forward. Vegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Vegas there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bundles misses with a hook.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Vegas counters with an outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vegas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bundles has got the better of the exchanges.
Bundles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
And Vegas responds with a good body kick, but Bundles manages to step out the way in time.
Bundles jabs Vegas right on the nose. Vegas blinks but takes it well.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Bundles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Bundles misses the jab.
Vegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundles. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Bundles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles moves away from the strike by Vegas.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundles.
Bundles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Bundles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bundles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
A big right from Vegas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bundles.
Vegas lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bundles.
Bundles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bundles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vegas sprawls well. Vegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundles gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegas slips a straight right by Bundles.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Bundles avoids the body shot from Vegas.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Vegas off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Bundles tried to score with a low kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas tries a quick counter leg kick but Bundles is wise to it.
Vegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Bundles. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas walks into a left hand.
Bundles throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bundles doesn't seem phased though.
Bundles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bundles blocks it well.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Bundles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Vegas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head.
Vegas closes the distance and pushes Bundles back into the cage.
Bundles is trying to maintain a safe position but Vegas gets an underhook and turns Bundles into the cage.
Bundles misses with a punch to the body.
Bundles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundles blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Bundles's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vegas.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas presses Bundles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bundles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Bundles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
Vegas feints a counter leg kick.
Vegas lands a jab to Bundles's midsection.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas scores with a nice strike.
Vegas throws a hook but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundles misses with a wild body shot.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Bundles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegas on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas throws a body punch but Bundles moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Bundles slips the punch.
Vegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
Bundles is stalling here.
Bundles throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
Bundles misses with an elbow strike.
Bundles misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundles blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Bundles has had enough of the clinch but Vegas keeps him there for the moment.
Vegas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundles is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from Bundles, against the cage.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bundles trying to land knees to the body.
Bundles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundles stalling in the clinch but Vegas improves position.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bundles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vegas is defending well.
Bundles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Bundles tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundles'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bundles throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Bundles misses with a knee to the head.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from Bundles.
Bundles slowing the pace effectively.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Bundles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bundles's elbow.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Vegas tries a body shot but Bundles blocks it.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundles backwards.
Bundles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Vegas!
A victorious Johnny Vegas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between George Nassar (ranked 1194 p4p, 130 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 2319 p4p, 234 weight class). Pain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC Thunderstruck 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Nassar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Good exchange - Nassar coming out on top.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nassar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nassar works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nassar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pain!
Pain scores with a nice strike.
Nassar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nassar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pain to score with a decent uppercut.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain drives through and clinches with Nassar against the cage.
Nassar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nassar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Nassar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nassar manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Nassar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain won't allow Nassar to sweep him here.
Pain wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Pain advances position into side control!
Pain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nassar is not content to let Pain control the position.
Nassar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Pain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pain scoring with strikes but Nassar is staying in there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nassar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pain has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain tightening his grip on Nassar, looking for the choke.
Nassar takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Pain sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Nassar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Gabagool (ranked 268 p4p, 33 weight class) and Cruz Lopez (ranked 1020 p4p, 114 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Luigi Gabagool has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luigi Gabagool seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Gabagool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cruz Lopez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabagool clinches.
Gabagool lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gabagool.
Gabagool blocking some punches.
Gabagool prevents a body shot from Lopez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabagool.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabagool.
Gabagool throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gabagool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Gabagool avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Gabagool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gabagool.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Gabagool.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabagool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gabagool.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez.
Lopez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabagool backwards.
Gabagool lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gabagool blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gabagool.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Gabagool.
Gabagool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gabagool misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabagool or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabagool misses with a body punch.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabagool's elbow.
Gabagool misses with a body punch.
Lopez works on Gabagool's body with a couple of short punches.
Gabagool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Gabagool avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Gabagool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez pushes Gabagool back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gabagool is breathing heavily.
Gabagool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Gabagool can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Gabagool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabagool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Gabagool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to work over Gabagool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gabagool controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabagools head.
Gabagool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gabagool can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Gabagool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gabagool.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gabagool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez tries to work over Gabagool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gabagool lands a left hand.
Gabagool blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabagool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gabagool gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gabagool blocks an uppercut.
Gabagool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez tries a body shot but Gabagool blocks it.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Gabagool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gabagool blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gabagool blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Gabagool lands a left hand.
Gabagool misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Lopez.
A right hand to the body from Gabagool.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gabagool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Gabagool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gabagool attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gabagool scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Gabagool moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabagool checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabagool takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gabagool bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gabagool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gabagool checks the leg kick.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Gabagool counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Gabagool moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Gabagool there.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gabagool takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gabagool moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabagool checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabagool takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez takes a swing at Gabagool's ribcage but misses.
Gabagool doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabagool connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Gabagool gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Gabagool missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
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!
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gabagool's calf.
Lopez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gabagool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gabagool slips a jab from Lopez.
Decent striking displayed by Gabagool there.
Gabagool bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gabagool moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gabagool misses with a few strikes there.
Gabagool takes one to the chin there.
Cruz Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabagool.
Gabagool avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gabagool's calf.
Gabagool works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Gabagool's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool scores with a spinning back kick!
Gabagool misses with a few strikes there.
Gabagool throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabagool throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Gabagool only half commits.
Lopez throws a body punch but Gabagool moves out of range.
Gabagool moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Gabagool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Gabagool blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gabagool.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gabagool misses with some punches.
Gabagool struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Cruz Lopez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez blocking some punches.
Gabagool misses with some punches.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabagool's elbow.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gabagool tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Gabagool back against the cage.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gabagool tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Gabagool controls the action.
Lopez is leaning against Gabagool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gabagool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gabagool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Gabagool lands a nice uppercut.
Gabagool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cruz Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lopez avoids the body shot from Gabagool.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Gabagool bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Gabagool steps away.
Gabagool tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Luigi Gabagool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Gabagool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabagool avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Gabagool closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabagool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Gabagool.
Gabagool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Gabagool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Gabagool digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabagool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabagool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabagool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gabagool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gabagool backwards.
A short uppercut from Gabagool.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabagools head.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Gabagool avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gabagool backwards.
Gabagool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez digs a right hand into Gabagool's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabagool's gas tank.
Luigi Gabagool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabagool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gabagool looking to throw knees to the head but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez cracks Gabagool with a nice body shot.
Gabagool misses with the head strike.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Gabagool.
Gabagool throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gabagool.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gabagool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabagool scores with a shoulder strike.
Gabagool swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gabagool's elbow.
Gabagool misses with some punches.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lopez as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gabagool blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Lopez.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez is leaning against Gabagool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gabagool backwards.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gabagool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabagool misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Gabagool misses with some punches.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabagool uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gabagool blocks an uppercut.
Gabagool swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabagool.
Cruz Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabagool throws a head punch that misses.
Gabagool swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabagool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gabagool.
Lopez lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Lopez!
Cruz Lopez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Wannanen (ranked 797 p4p, 88 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 1218 p4p, 135 weight class). Shipman has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Pekko Wannanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pekko Wannanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman tries to clinch but Wannanen is having none of it.
Wannanen lands an overhand right.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Wannanen misses with a looping right.
Wannanen connects with a right hand. Shipman shakes it off.
Shipman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shipman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shipman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wannanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shipman scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Shipman.
Shipman misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shipman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wannanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shipman on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wannanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wannanen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman working the head and body with strikes.
Shipman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wannanen, who protects the arm well.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wannanen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wannanen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wannanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shipman swings around for an armbar but Wannanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shipman's guard.
Wannanen wants to stand but Shipman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Shipman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wannanen is defending well. Shipman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wannanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shipman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Pekko Wannanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'That motherfucker got lucky man! I will crush him in a rematch!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosinante Costacurta (ranked 840 p4p, 97 weight class) and Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 577 p4p, 63 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosinante Costacurta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebeneezer Darkk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkk.
Darkk thumps Costacurta with a low kick.
Darkk thumps Costacurta with a low kick.
Costacurta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Costacurta misses with a kick to the body.
Darkk just misses with a punch to the body.
Costacurta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darkk can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Darkk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costacurta.
Costacurta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darkk.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk misses with a straight left.
Costacurta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darkk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
Costacurta throws a leg kick which misses Darkk's front leg but catches the back leg as Darkk tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costacurta, pushing him back against the cage.
Darkk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darkk.
Darkk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costacurta misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costacurta can't find room to land a body shot as Darkk controls the action.
Costacurta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darkk blocking some punches.
Costacurta has a couple of punches blocked by Darkk.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costacurta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Darkk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Costacurta is keeping busy.
Darkk blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darkk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
Costacurta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costacurta.
Costacurta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costacurta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darkk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darkk blocks a body shot from Costacurta.
A short left from Costacurta.
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!
Darkk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darkk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk misses with a body punch.
Darkk tries to work over Costacurta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darkk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costacurta backwards.
Costacurta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Darkk misses with some punches.
Costacurta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costacurta.
Costacurta throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
Costacurta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costacurta can't find room to land a body shot as Darkk controls the action.
A short uppercut from Darkk.
Costacurta misses with the head strike.
Darkk blocking some punches.
Costacurta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darkk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkk throws a head punch that misses.
Darkk takes a shot to the head.
Costacurta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkk misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darkk.
Darkk prevents a body shot from Costacurta.
Darkk throws a punch but it's blocked by Costacurta.
Costacurta scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk pushes Costacurta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darkk prevents a body shot from Costacurta.
Costacurta blocks a body shot from Darkk.
Costacurta blocks an uppercut.
Darkk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Darkk working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darkk.
Darkk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costacurta lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Darkk.
Darkk lands with a right to the head.
Costacurta blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Costacurta on the inside.
Costacurta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costacurta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costacurta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costacurta throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darkk.
Costacurta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Costacurta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costacurta tries to work over Darkk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darkk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costacurta swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costacurta lands with a short shot to the head.
Darkk throws a head punch that misses.
Costacurta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Costacurta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costacurta lands a hook that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Costacurta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costacurta takes a shot to the head.
Costacurta throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
Darkk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costacurta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Costacurta.
Darkk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkk is trying to stall.
Costacurta is working Darkk over against the cage.
Costacurta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darkk looks winded!
Costacurta has a couple of punches blocked by Darkk.
Costacurta has a couple of punches blocked by Darkk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosinante Costacurta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darkk misses with a looping left.
Costacurta scores with a jab.
Darkk misses with a straight left.
Costacurta blocks a head kick by Darkk.
Darkk lands with a straight right. Costacurta didn't see that one coming.
Darkk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costacurta under the eye.
Darkk throws a body punch but Costacurta moves out of range.
Costacurta checks a low kick from Darkk.
Costacurta misses the jab.
Darkk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Costacurta.
Darkk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darkk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costacurta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Costacurta missing with a left hand there. Darkk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk looks to land a body kick but Costacurta moved away.
Costacurta misses with a body kick.
Costacurta is looking to score with low kicks.
Costacurta lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Darkk coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk staying out of range there.
Jab by Costacurta.
Darkk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Darkk.
Costacurta slips a jab from Darkk.
Costacurta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darkk just manages to avoid it.
Costacurta throws an off balance right hand
and Costacurta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darkk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Costacurta misses with an uppercut.
Rosinante Costacurta is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Costacurta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darkk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costacurta scrambles back to his feet.
Costacurta misses the shot to the body.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Costacurta.
Darkk tries to close the distance and clinch but Costacurta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costacurta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darkk.
An inside leg kick lands from Darkk.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Costacurta.
Costacurta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Darkk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darkk scores with a kick to the body.
Darkk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costacurta blocks a jab.
A big right from Darkk misses.
Darkk misses with a wild body shot.
Costacurta swings for the body but Darkk moves out of range.
Costacurta throws a hook but Darkk avoids it easily.
Darkk misses with a body shot.
Costacurta catches Darkk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darkk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Costacurta counters with a straight right hand.
Darkk is rocked!
Costacurta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darkk is still on wobbly legs! Can Costacurta finish him?
Costacurta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darkk drops his hands momentarily. Costacurta doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Darkk staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Darkk doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rosinante Costacurta!
Rosinante Costacurta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 354 p4p, 43 weight class) and Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 356 p4p, 44 weight class). Sarkisyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Al Ahwei has chosen Whirling Madness as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farouk Al Ahwei!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei shoots in and bounces Sarkisyan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sarkisyan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Al Ahwei has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sarkisyan tries to throw a body punch but Al Ahwei avoids it by throwing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Sarkisyan lands a left hand.
Al Ahwei presses Sarkisyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sarkisyan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisyan's elbow.
Al Ahwei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Al Ahwei lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei prevents a body shot from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Ahwei backwards.
A hook to the body from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but Sarkisyan stands there with Al Ahwei around his waist. Al Ahwei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Sarkisyan 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.
Al Ahwei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Ahwei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sarkisyan fails to land.
Sarkisyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarkisyan lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Al Ahwei throws a big counter head kick but Sarkisyan avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Sarkisyan misses.
Al Ahwei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarkisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Ahwei loads up on a big right hand but Sarkisyan slips the punch.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Ahwei clinches.
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Al Ahwei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick
and Al Ahwei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei feints the counter takedown.
Al Ahwei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sarkisyan. Al Ahwei shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Ahwei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarkisyan misses its target.
Al Ahwei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sarkisyan did well to prevent Al Ahwei getting side control.
Al Ahwei controlling the action here.
Sarkisyan pushes Al Ahwei off looking to stand but Al Ahwei dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Sarkisyan won't allow it.
Al Ahwei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Ahwei wants to free his trapped foot but Sarkisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sarkisyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Sarkisyan misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
Al Ahwei throws out a counter right but Sarkisyan avoids it with no problem.
Sarkisyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ahwei can do to turn this around?
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarkisyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarkisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Sarkisyan was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a solid leg kick but Sarkisyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping left.
Sarkisyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarkisyan moves out of range of the body kick.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Ahwei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sarkisyan's calf.
Sarkisyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarkisyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarkisyan slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Sarkisyan.
Al Ahwei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sarkisyan misses with a combination
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Al Ahwei blocks it.
A nice side step and Al Ahwei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Ahwei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Al Ahwei counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Sarkisyan strikes.
Sarkisyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Ahwei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Ahwei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sarkisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a left to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei feints a counter leg kick.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarkisyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarkisyan slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarkisyan. That's going to slow Al Ahwei down.
Sarkisyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy right hand but Sarkisyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarkisyan thumps Al Ahwei with a low kick.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Ahwei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarkisyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sarkisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei walks into a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarkisyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Ahwei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to his feet.
Sarkisyan is not content to let Al Ahwei control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sarkisyan dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
A jab from Sarkisyan misses.
Al Ahwei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarkisyan defends it well.
Sarkisyan moves away from the strike by Al Ahwei.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sarkisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ahwei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarkisyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Ahwei is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Sarkisyan is predictable there
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sarkisyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Ahwei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick
so Al Ahwei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sarkisyan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sarkisyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Ahwei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aharon Sarkisyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Ahwei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sarkisyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarkisyan connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarkisyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Ahwei shoots in and drives through. Sarkisyan sprawls well.
Sarkisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarkisyan moves forwards but Al Ahwei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarkisyan as he jumps to the side.
Al Ahwei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarkisyan swinging wildly here.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to Al Ahwei's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei thumps Sarkisyan with a low kick.
Sarkisyan throws a front kick aimed at Al Ahwei's knee but Al Ahwei avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Sarkisyan
and Al Ahwei decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sarkisyan's guard.
Sarkisyan keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarkisyan is retaining full guard.
Al Ahwei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan wants to sweep here but Al Ahwei controlling him for the moment.
Al Ahwei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sarkisyan keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
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 Aharon Sarkisyan.
I think Sarkisyan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aharon Sarkisyan!
An out of breath Aharon Sarkisyan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 493 p4p, 59 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 195 p4p, 20 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate. Michail Podolski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
154 lbs
19 - 6 - 2 |
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25
148 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Podolski. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Podolski manages to circle out of the way.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Podolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Podolski and move into the clinch.
Podolski lands a right hook to the body.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Podolski misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Podolski's efforts to push away.
Podolski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Podolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Podolski didn't expect that.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Podolski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Podolski blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control the position but Podolski is working away.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Podolski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Podolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
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.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Podolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Podolski.
Gracie slips under a jab from Podolski.
A jab from Podolski finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Podolski avoids it well and moves away.
Podolski with a nice cross.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
Gracie tries to clinch but Podolski is having none of it.
Podolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Podolski misses.
Podolski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Podolski is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Podolski's guard.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Podolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Podolski is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Podolski is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Podolski is right now.
Gracie wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy.
Podolski tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Podolski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Podolski, who protects the arm well.
Rollo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Podolski is squirming around nicely.
Podolski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Podolski tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Podolski is keeping busy.
Gracie is really struggling to control Podolski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie controls the position.
Podolski breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podolski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podolski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Podolski misses with a leg kick.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Podolski manages to circle out of the way.
Podolski cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Podolski throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Podolski's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Podolski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Podolski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Podolski in his guard.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Podolski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two 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.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Podolski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Podolski is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Podolski is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Podolski is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Podolski fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I've got Podolski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bonerz McGee (ranked 26 p4p, 4 weight class) and Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 400 p4p, 46 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamaguchi's choice of entrance music: Yama Yama. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
McGee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with the body kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamaguchi tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamaguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee works Yamaguchi's body with a nice hook.
McGee takes one on the button.
Yamaguchi connects with a single shot there.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a low kick but McGee moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamaguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonerz McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yamaguchi avoids it.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
McGee thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand right.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
McGee throws a lazy body kick
letting Yamaguchi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
McGee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGee in his tracks.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and McGee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonerz McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGee thuds a left hand into Yamaguchi's body.
McGee looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a shot to the body.
McGee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from McGee.
Yamaguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
McGee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi flicks out a counter leg kick but McGee steps away.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi jabs at McGee's body.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by McGee.
Yamaguchi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGee blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
McGee misses with a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A shot to the body from Yamaguchi misses
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee scores with the left hand. Yamaguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamaguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee cracks the inside of Yamaguchi's front leg.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGee thows a leg kick but Yamaguchi checks it
and Yamaguchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from McGee is predictable there
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamaguchi as he avoids it easily.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGee avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi blocks the body kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Yamaguchi.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from McGee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGee walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
McGee throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
McGee cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
McGee lands a jab.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGee postures up in Yamaguchi's guard and throws a big left but Yamaguchi blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to get back to his feet but McGee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGee postures up.
McGee stands up over Yamaguchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamaguchi wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamaguchi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee scoring with some ground and pound.
McGee trying to control but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamaguchi is on top in guard.
Yamaguchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamaguchi passes McGee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yamaguchi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Yamaguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee has a hand on Yamaguchi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yamaguchi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Yamaguchi controlling his opponent.
McGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamaguchi tries to control but McGee wriggling away.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Yamaguchi maintains control.
Yamaguchi controlling from the full mount.
McGee regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kai Yamaguchi just about did enough to take it.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Yamaguchi connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGee thinking.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from McGee is predictable there
letting Yamaguchi counter with a right hand.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee misses with the body kick
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Yamaguchi there.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee jabs at Yamaguchi's body.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee lands a head kick. Yamaguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from McGee.
Yamaguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yamaguchi.
McGee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamaguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.
McGee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yamaguchi.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamaguchi but Yamaguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yamaguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping right hand.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from McGee.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McGee.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from McGee.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGee lunges at Yamaguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamaguchi's hand.
Nice body kick from Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Yamaguchi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGee throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
McGee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamaguchi.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks McGee off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee tries to land a front kick but Yamaguchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a right hand.
McGee shoots in for a double leg but Yamaguchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamaguchi jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
Yamaguchi takes one to the side of the head.
McGee swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Bonerz McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
McGee lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
McGee misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi jabs at McGee's body.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGee. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice shot by Yamaguchi.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from McGee.
Yamaguchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamaguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Yamaguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Yamaguchi works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from McGee.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that McGee sees coming a mile off.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
McGee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back to recover.
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the head.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamaguchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kai Yamaguchi 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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