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C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 1520 p4p, 928 weight class) and Hip Hop (ranked 223 p4p, 148 weight class). Hop has chosen Hard in Da Paint as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hip Hop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hop counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
A head kick misses from BangYou.
BangYou scores with a hook.
Hop blocks a head kick by BangYou.
A slow jab from BangYou misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Hop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BangYou has time to react.
Hop throws an overhand right that lands on BangYou's shoulder, as BangYou tries to avoid the shot.
BangYou throws a lazy uppercut
and Hop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou tries to move into range but Hop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hop.
BangYou throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hop counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou throws a sloppy head kick and Hop moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou motions for Hop to come forward. BangYou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BangYou throws a sloppy head kick
and Hop counters with a crisp right hand that drops BangYou! Hop lets BangYou back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BangYou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Hop. Beautiful body shot.
BangYou is breathing heavily.
BangYou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hop.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou misses with an uppercut
letting Hop counter with a right hand.
BangYou misses with a leg kick
and Hop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aiu BangYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou throws a looping overhand right but Hop ducks down to avoid it.
BangYou throws a leg kick
and Hop counters with a nice right hand that sends BangYou toppling to the canvas! BangYou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hop finish him?!
 BangYou is rocked!
Aiu BangYou's cut is getting worse.
BAM! Hop delivers a spinning backfist that drops BangYou like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Hip Hop!
Hip Hop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 806 p4p, 586 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 116 p4p, 82 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pound Town Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Steve punishes Sirakanian's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Sirakanian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian tries to land a body kick
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sirakanian.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Sirakanian misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve is looking to wear down Sirakanian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirakanian scores with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steve walks into a left hand.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Sirakanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve throws a series of punches but Sirakanian avoids them all with ease.
Sirakanian lands a slapping body shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Sirakanian - just one landing.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirakanian.
Nice shot lands for Sirakanian.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Sirakanian.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirakanian! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Sirakanian jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve checks a low kick from Sirakanian.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
A low kick from Sirakanian misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirakanian misses the target.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve clinches.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirakanian.
A left hand lands to the body for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Sirakanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sirakanian avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Sirakanian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Steve.
Sirakanian blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sirakanian gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve gets through Sirakanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to work over Sirakanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Steve gets through Sirakanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Sirakanian.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirakanian or not.
A short right from Steve.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Steve.
Sirakanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirakanian's elbow.
Sirakanian lands a body punch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Sirakanian breaks the clinch.
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve pushes Sirakanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tries a body shot but Sirakanian blocks it.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirakanian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirakanian misses with the head strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sirakanian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Narek Sirakanian!
Narek Sirakanian 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Expendable Crewman V (ranked 1726 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 254 p4p, 200 weight class). Crewman V comes to the cage accompanied by Star Trek. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Expendable Crewman V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crewman V drops his hands momentarily and Megaton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crewman V ducks straight into an uppercut from Megaton and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Crewman V manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Megaton stands and steps away. Crewman V gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Megaton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Megaton misses its intended target.
Megaton throws a head kick but Crewman V moves out of range.
Megaton tries to land a front kick but Crewman V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crewman V throwing a counter right hand but Megaton manages to avoid it.
Crewman V misses with a hook
and Megaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crewman V is rocked!
Megaton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Crewman V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Megaton catches Crewman V with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Crewman V forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 899 p4p, 362 weight class) and Action Bastard (ranked 102 p4p, 46 weight class). Bastard has chosen Japanese And Lovely - Jucifer as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chan Siam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a chopping leg kick but Siam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bastard throws a head kick but Siam moves out of range.
Siam misses with a straight left.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard 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.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Siam takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Bastard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands with a kick to the temple. Siam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bastard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Bastard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bastard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Siam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Bastard tries a low kick but Siam avoids it.
Siam misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastard dodges the ground and pound from Siam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bastard is trying to improve his position.
Bastard is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him!
Siam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam dominating with strikes here.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard is in a horrible position here. Siam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siam is landing with some decent strikes but Bastard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siam avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam cracks Bastard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Bastard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Siam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bastard regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siam lands a nice short elbow.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Siam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Siam jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side.
Siam takes the fight into the clinch.
Siam pulls guard successfully.
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Bastard is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Bastard won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into side control.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bastard!
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siam throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
Siam chips away with some ground and pound.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Siam won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Siam landing with the ground and pound.
Siam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to keep Siam in close.
Bastard working for a triangle but Siam defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siam lands a couple of elbows.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Siam just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bastard.
Siam blocks a low kick nicely.
Siam throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bastard enables Siam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bastard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam throws a strike but Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bastard postures up.
Bastard stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bastard!
Siam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Siam struggling a bit here.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Siam tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard with good strikes from the mount here!
Siam is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bastard is landing with some decent strikes but Siam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bastard tries to stand up but Siam had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Siam is controlling him
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Siam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Siam throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard tries to kick Siam off but Siam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Action Bastard.
I think Siam 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
An out of breath Chan Siam 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 385 p4p, 252 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 60 p4p, 36 weight class). McCockiner comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell to Cheyenn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brandstatter's choice of entrance music: The Maestro. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of McCockiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCockiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCockiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a kick to the body
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
McCockiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - McCockiner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McCockiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCockiner.
We've been informed that Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
letting McCockiner counter with a right hand.
McCockiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
McCockiner clinches.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
McCockiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCockiner scores with a hook to the body.
McCockiner breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCockiner walks into a jab.
McCockiner throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCockiner scoring well with a low kick there.
McCockiner feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab.
McCockiner throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by McCockiner's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCockiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCockiner's head backwards.
McCockiner darts in and clinches Brandstatter up against the cage.
Brandstatter works on McCockiner's body with a couple of short punches.
McCockiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
McCockiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCockiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCockiner breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
McCockiner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from McCockiner misses
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCockiner closes the distance and pushes Brandstatter back into the cage.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
A head punch on the inside from McCockiner fails to land.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a punch to the body.
McCockiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as McCockiner controls his hands.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCockiner clinches up with Brandstatter and pushes him back against the cage.
McCockiner misses with a body punch.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCockiner breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCockiner throws out a powerful jab.
McCockiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with McCockiner's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab.
McCockiner misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCockiner wants to clinch but Brandstatter slips to the side
and Brandstatter counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
McCockiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCockiner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCockiner is rocked!
McCockiner tries to get into range but Brandstatter steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McCockiner! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Brandstatter scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A victorious Wolfgang Brandstatter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 267 p4p, 403 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 36 p4p, 55 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Navarro throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lancaster off his feet! Navarro dives into side control looking to finish!
Lancaster is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro tries to advance to mount but Lancaster instead regains half guard.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Lancaster defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Navarro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster trying to control but Navarro postures up.
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Navarro has control of the leg.
Navarro is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Navarro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lancaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Navarro.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster is controlling Navarro's trapped leg to prevent Navarro from advancing to side control.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is trying to control the action in half guard but Lancaster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Navarro's head back.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 Navarro is rocked!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lancaster swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Navarro didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro thinks about the counter body kick.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Nice combo by Navarro! Oh, that's hurt him - Lancaster falls to the canvas and Navarro follows him into side control.
Oh Lancaster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro is trying to get an arm triangle but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lancaster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Navarro's guard! Nice work there by Lancaster!
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancaster decides to return to a standing position.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Navarro counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Lancaster!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Navarro weaves into range and cracks Lancaster right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lancaster goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Navarro is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 55 p4p, 143 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 8 p4p, 22 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 26 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kenobi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenobi motions for Demenok to come forward. Kenobi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
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!
Demenok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Kenobi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Demenok pushes Kenobi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Kenobi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demenok.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Demenok's brow.
Kenobi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kenobi.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi trying to control the position but instead, Demenok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenobi into the cage.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kenobi.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Demenok pushes Kenobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok blocks an elbow strike.
Demenok blocks the elbow strike.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenobi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demenok up against the cage.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Kenobi down.
Kenobi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a body punch.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demenok up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Kenobi slows down the pace here.
Kenobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Kenobi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Kenobi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok dodges an elbow strike from Kenobi.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Kenobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Demenok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Demenok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Kenobi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
A short left from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Demenok tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
A short right from Demenok.
Demenok digs a right hand into Kenobi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenobi's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Demenok.
Demenok works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok takes an elbow to the temple.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok cracks Kenobi with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenobi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a push kick but Kenobi slaps the foot to one side.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Kenobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Demenok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Kenobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenobi has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Kenobi saw it coming and moves away.
Kenobi defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok gets tackled into the cage by Kenobi. Kenobi maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenobi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Kenobi's ribcage. Kenobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok trying to land knees to the body.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok letting Kenobi take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi trying to stall but Demenok improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenobi throws an elbow that misses.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenobi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenobi tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Demenok is looking to slow Kenobi down with leg kicks.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Kenobi connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Kenobi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Obi Wan Kenobi thanked Carnage Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 246 p4p, 305 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 34 p4p, 43 weight class). 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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31 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zan wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tepes Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tepes Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Zan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan being controlled here momentarily.
Zan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Zan won't allow it.
Zan trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Zan is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes Iii working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes Iii on the ground.
Tepes Iii works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tepes Iii has Zan in his guard.
Zan won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii is controlling Zan's posture.
Tepes Iii keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zan stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zan clinches up against the cage.
Zan gets underhooks to prevent Tepes Iii's takedown attempt.
Tepes Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a body punch.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Tepes Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Zan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tepes Iii follows into mount!
Zan is rocked!
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!
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Zan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii wants to control the action but instead Zan gets a body lock and reverses into Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii controls Zan momentarily but Zan frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tepes Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Tepes Iii is trying to keep Zan in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Zan looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.
Zan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes Iii as he connects with a hook.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tepes Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Zan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes Iii 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 74 p4p, 40 weight class) and Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 9 p4p, 5 weight class). Nagasaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Souls - Joy Division . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yuro Nagasaki enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandicoot on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandicoot's guard now, I'm sure.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nagasaki looks up at the clock and then as Bandicoot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nagasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nagasaki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Nagasaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bandicoot manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Bandicoot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bandicoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandicoot is on top in guard.
Bandicoot postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Bandicoot's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bandicoot swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nagasaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Nagasaki tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Nagasaki punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki stands up over Bandicoot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagasaki distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nagasaki has passed into half guard!
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandicoot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot wants to control the action here but instead Nagasaki manages to pass to full mount!
Nagasaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bandicoot tries to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Bandicoot working to try and regain half guard.
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Bandicoot postures up.
Nagasaki has his hands on Bandicoot's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bandicoot.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but instead Nagasaki has moved into half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot moves into full guard.
Nagasaki is in close to Bandicoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
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.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
No joy there for Nagasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Bandicoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandicoot to the mat! Bandicoot manages to get full guard.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nagasaki escapes and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Bandicoot dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Bandicoot throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Yuro Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagasaki.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bandicoot's head.
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandicoot throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 33 p4p, 80 weight class) and Jensen Chelios (ranked 7 p4p, 15 weight class). Bobblehead comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Chelios has chosen Shabba 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobblehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Chelios throws a shot from downtown. Bobblehead moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bobblehead misses the target.
Chelios misses with a body shot
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Bobblehead slips a straight right by Chelios.
Chelios clinches up against the cage.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bobblehead.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobblehead tries to score a body lock takedown but Chelios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chelios tries to clinch but Bobblehead is having none of it.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobblehead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
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!
Chelios looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bobblehead counters with a nice body shot.
Chelios thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bobblehead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobblehead lands a left and a right that send Chelios crashing to the mat, dazed. Bobblehead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chelios throws a leg kick
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Bobblehead with that takedown attempt.
Jensen Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chelios closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bobblehead fails to land.
Chelios gets underhooks to prevent Bobblehead's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios takes a shot to the head.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobblehead's efforts to push away.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobblehead's efforts to push away.
Chelios blocks a body shot from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bobblehead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bobblehead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chelios is defending well.
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobblehead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chelios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bobblehead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios gets underhooks to prevent Bobblehead's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Bobblehead controls the action.
Bobblehead misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bobblehead.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Bobblehead is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobblehead.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Bobblehead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chelios smiles and moves away.
Bobblehead misses with a jab to the body
and Chelios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobblehead misses with a hook
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chelios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bobblehead's sensitive parts.
Chelios connects with a looping right hand.
Bobblehead is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios has Bobblehead up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chelios after a bit of a struggle.
Chelios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobblehead's elbow.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobblehead backwards.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Chelios.
Chelios breaks the clinch.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chelios lands a slapping body shot.
Bobblehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chelios lands with a hook. Bobblehead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bobblehead misses with a double jab
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bobblehead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
Bobblehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chelios lands a jab to the nose.
Bobblehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chelios in his tracks.
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead sizes up Chelios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobblehead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chelios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobblehead works the jab nicely.
Chelios forces Bobblehead back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Chelios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chelios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chelios gets underhooks to prevent Bobblehead's takedown attempt.
Bobblehead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chelios's elbow.
Bobblehead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chelios on the inside.
Chelios tries to work over Bobblehead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobblehead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobblehead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chelioss head.
Bobblehead misses with the head strike.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Bobblehead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead misses with the head strike.
Chelios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chelios scores with a shot to the side of Bobblehead's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelios.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Bobblehead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobblehead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chelios is looking to chop away at Bobblehead's legs.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Chelios looks to land a combination. Bobblehead sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chelios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chelios moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Bobblehead jabs Chelios right on the nose. Chelios blinks but takes it well.
Bobblehead 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.
Chelios with a nice cross.
Chelios lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobblehead, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Chelios on the inside.
Bobblehead misses with a body punch.
Chelios tries a body shot but Bobblehead blocks it.
Jensen Chelios seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobblehead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Bobblehead swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chelios to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead gets through Chelios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobblehead controls his hands.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chelios.
Bobblehead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike.
Bobblehead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobblehead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobblehead gets through Chelios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobblehead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bobblehead.
Still in the clinch, Chelios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobblehead gets through Chelios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Chelios.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Bobblehead is blocking nicely.
Chelios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Bobblehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios 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.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobblehead blocks a jab.
Chelios connects with a body shot.
Bobblehead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Chelios releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chelios tries to clinch but Bobblehead is having none of it.
Bobblehead looking to score a takedown here. Chelios is defending well but Bobblehead drives through and ends up in Chelios's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead throws a strike but Chelios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bobblehead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chelios is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chelios working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead looking for a guillotine here but Chelios defends easily.
Bobblehead wants to improve his position but instead Chelios has moved into half guard.
Chelios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chelios content to control rather than advance.
Bobblehead tries to get to full guard but Chelios has control of the leg.
Bobblehead is trying to maintain the position but Chelios is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobblehead tries to roll over but Chelios keeps him under control.
Bobblehead trying to control from the bottom.
Chelios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bobblehead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bobblehead looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chelios passes into half guard.
Chelios is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobblehead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chelios working Bobblehead over with strikes.
Chelios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobblehead looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios throwing shots but Bobblehead is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead trying to control from the bottom.
Chelios works his way into full mount!
Jensen Chelios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chelios thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bobblehead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chelios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Chelios.
Chelios looking to control but Bobblehead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chelios throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bobblehead is looking to get to half guard.
Bobblehead blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chelios controlling his opponent.
Chelios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bobblehead is looking to escape.
Bobblehead working to try and regain half guard.
Chelios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bobblehead is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobblehead holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chelios tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chelios tries to clinch but Bobblehead is having none of it.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Chelios swinging wildly here.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen Chelios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chelios throws a lazy body kick
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Chelios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bobblehead. Bobblehead circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios lands a leg kick that knocks Bobblehead off balance momentarily.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Chelios pushes Bobblehead away with a front kick.
Chelios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bobblehead.
Chelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chelios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chelios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bobblehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bobblehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chelios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chelios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chelios looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobblehead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Chelios blocks nicely.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobblehead 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chelios as he jumps to the side.
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobblehead. That did some damage!
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Chelios.
Chelios wants to clinch up but Bobblehead keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bobblehead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Chelios avoids it easily.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chelios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bobblehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios is looking to slow Bobblehead down with leg kicks.
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bobblehead missing with a left hand there. Chelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chelios misses with a hook
and Bobblehead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
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!
Chelios lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobblehead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bobblehead misses with a right hand
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chelios.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bobblehead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chelios scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Bobblehead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Bobblehead throws an off balance right hand
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Chelios.
Chelios throws a push kick but Bobblehead slaps the foot to one side.
Bobblehead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Chelios.
Chelios thuds a left hand into Bobblehead's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chelios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobblehead fails to land the takedown.
Bobblehead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Chelios right on the button with a cross.
Chelios lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Bobblehead drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chelios sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Chelios 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.
Bobblehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chelios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Chelios pushes Bobblehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Chelios lands with a right to the head.
Bobblehead misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobblehead.
Chelios takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
Chelios presses Bobblehead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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.
Bobblehead takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chelios.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobblehead.
Chelios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chelios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chelios.
Chelios lands with a hook. Bobblehead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Chelios.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Chelios misses.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead sets himself, and Chelios steps forward looking for the clinch! Bobblehead avoids it this time.
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Chelios thuds a left hand into Bobblehead's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Bobblehead as he checks the leg kick.
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Chelios.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chelios 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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