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LAFC Montreal 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1591 p4p, 1284 weight class) and George Garrison (ranked 216 p4p, 175 weight class). Kevin McDade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Garrison's chin.
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World class MT
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison connects with the punch.
Garrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Garrison moved out of range.
Garrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison.
McDade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrison 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by McDade.
Garrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrison slips under a jab from McDade.
It seemed like Garrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a nice body shot.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Garrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garrison throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McDade finds it's way through Garrison's defenses.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it.
McDade misses with an uppercut
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Garrison misses its intended target.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Garrison manages to avoid it.
Garrison avoids the head kick by McDade.
A jab from Garrison finds it's way through McDade's defenses.
Garrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison misses the shot to the body.
McDade swings widly with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a left to the body.
McDade misses with a two punch combination.
Garrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
Garrison lands a slapping body shot.
Garrison clobbers McDade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDade misses with a looping left.
Garrison throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrison lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrison misses the target.
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
Garrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDade throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
Garrison throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
McDade tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Garrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDade. McDade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
A swing and a miss from Garrison.
McDade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDade throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
Garrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
Garrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDade lands a slapping body shot.
Garrison jabs McDade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade misses with a left hand
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDade lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDade slips a straight right by Garrison.
Garrison lands an overhand right.
Garrison takes one on the button.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Garrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrison scores with a nice right hand.
Garrison connects with a body shot.
McDade punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Garrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
Garrison blocks a head kick by McDade.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Garrison counters with a left to the body.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garrison counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Garrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garrison slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
George Garrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Garrison slips the punch.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
A little jabbing left from Garrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrison.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDade thinking.
McDade throws a body punch but Garrison moves out of range.
McDade missing with a left hand there. Garrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDade misses with a wild body shot.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrison.
Garrison misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade lands the left hand.
McDade misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Garrison.
McDade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
McDade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garrison lands a right hook to the body.
Garrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDade.
Garrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
McDade looks to land a body kick but Garrison moved away.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade throws a body kick that misses
enabling Garrison to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a right hand that misses
and Garrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrison counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from McDade misses.
McDade 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.
Garrison lands with an overhand left.
Garrison connects with a body shot.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrison finds it's way round the side to connect with McDade's head.
Garrison misses with a straight right.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Garrison to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Garrison.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade takes a swing at Garrison's ribcage but misses.
McDade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade motions for Garrison to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Garrison's head but Garrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrison slips a straight right by McDade.
Garrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDade.
Garrison throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDade avoids the body shot from Garrison.
A jab from McDade misses.
McDade tries to move into range but Garrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrison slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Garrison stalks McDade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDade's face. McDade staggers backwards, shaken.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade misses with a body shot.
Garrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDade misses with an uppercut.
Garrison lands a jab to the nose.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDade misses with a shot to the body
and Garrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDade scrambles back to his feet.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Garrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
Garrison lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Garrison.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Garrison's head but Garrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade misses with a hook
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrison missing with a left hand there. McDade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDade misses with a left hand
letting Garrison counter with a right hand.
Garrison cracks a nice hook into McDade's ribs.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrison digs a good hook to McDade's body.
Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDade throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrison doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade lands a right hook to the body.
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!
McDade digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade lands a nice hook to Garrison's body. Garrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDade throws a hook but Garrison avoids it easily.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
McDade throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDade misses with a hook
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garrison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garrison throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Garrison's shoulder, as Garrison tries to avoid the shot.
Garrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McDade might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
McDade misses the shot to the body.
McDade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrison lands a body shot.
George Garrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
Garrison throws a big shot that misses.
McDade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Garrison.
Garrison swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Garrison stalks McDade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDade's face. McDade staggers backwards, shaken.
Garrison digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison defending well as McDade loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrison as he connects with a hook.
Garrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade misses with a leg kick.
Garrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Garrison misses its intended target.
McDade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrison finds it's way round the side to connect with McDade's head.
Garrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Garrison saw that one coming.
Garrison scores with a sloppy right hand. McDade should have avoided that one.
McDade misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison.
Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrison checks a low kick from McDade.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Garrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Raczynski (ranked 1083 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Brandon Fisher (ranked 160 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries to clinch but Raczynski is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Raczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raczynski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch but Raczynski is having none of it.
Raczynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
 It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
Fisher moves into the clinch.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raczynski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher lands a hook that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Raczynski's shoulder, as Raczynski tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski slips a jab from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a left hand
and Raczynski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raczynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raczynski throwing a counter right hand but Fisher manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
Fisher misses with a hook
and Raczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Raczynski misses the jab.
Raczynski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Fisher is rocked!
Raczynski darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fisher's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Raczynski before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Raczynski!
After the fight, Jan Raczynski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 975 p4p, 1904 weight class) and Kambei Shimada (ranked 138 p4p, 271 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shimada's choice of entrance music: Seven Samurai. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kambei Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hampton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shimada defending against the ground and pound.
Hampton 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.
Hampton tries to advance to mount but Shimada denies him.
Shimada is looking to reverse the position.
Hampton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hampton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hampton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hampton is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hampton.
Hampton working the ground and pound but Shimada is defending the strikes.
Hampton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shimada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton working the body and head with strikes.
Hampton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hampton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shimada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hampton scoring with punches and elbows.
Hampton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hampton looks up at the clock and then as Shimada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hampton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hampton is trying to get an arm triangle but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada tries to buck Hampton off but Hampton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton has hold of Shimada's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shimada seems comfortable defending it but Hampton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shimada is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shimada is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hampton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeVon Hampton!
A relieved looking DeVon Hampton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kambei Shimada stepped up to the mic, saying 'I commit seppuku tomorrow'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 653 p4p, 1511 weight class) and Joel Christ (ranked 27 p4p, 61 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Calvin Deane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joel Christ's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ's corner calls for a 1-2. Christ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christ tries to escape but Deane is in control.
Deane working the ground and pound but Christ is defending the strikes.
Deane landing a few strikes.
Deane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christ down.
Deane in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Deane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christ is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Deane wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Deane throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deane taking a breather here.
Deane in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ is trying to buck Deane off.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deane.
Deane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane throws an elbow but Christ slips to the side and avoids it well.
Christ taking a bit of punishment here - Deane scoring with strikes.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deane with the ground and pound but Christ regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Deane prevents Christ from standing back up.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Deane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deane trying to control the pace.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deane works his way into side control.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Deane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Deane tries to score with some ground and pound. Christ controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Deane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christ parries the strikes from Deane easily there. Deane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christ to escape.
Deane cracks Christ with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Deane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Christ is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Deane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Calvin Deane, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Hurst (ranked 678 p4p, 1523 weight class) and Zachary Klimenko (ranked 103 p4p, 233 weight class). Hurst's entrance music is Keep Their Heads Ringin'. A fine choice. Klimenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TWIST HIS D*CK. Jamil Hurst has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamil Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Hurst swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurst's sensitive parts.
Hurst listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Klimenko.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klimenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurst.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Klimenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Hurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
We've been hearing reports that Hurst has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Klimenko, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Klimenko against the cage but Klimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst connects with a body shot.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst takes a little break here. Klimenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hurst is working to tighten his grip on Klimenko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klimenko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hurst is really squeezing tight and eventually Klimenko passes out! Hurst breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 842 p4p, 617 weight class) and Jack Adlehyde (ranked 119 p4p, 87 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Jack Adlehyde has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adlehyde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adlehyde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adlehyde manages to get back to half guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Adlehyde is working away.
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adlehyde is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Adlehyde holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde is looking to escape.
Adlehyde is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
Adlehyde won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adlehyde is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolf is thwarting Adlehyde's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adlehyde is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolf works his way into side control.
Adlehyde is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolf tries for a kimura but Adlehyde is defending well.
Adlehyde wants to get back to his feet but Rolf drags him back down.
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.
Rolf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adlehyde will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adlehyde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adlehyde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adlehyde!
Rolf goes for an armbar but Adlehyde turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adlehyde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolf 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.
Adlehyde wants to pass the guard but Rolf is keeping the position.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Adlehyde controlling him for the moment.
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adlehyde defends well.
Adlehyde tries to stand but Rolf is controlling from the bottom.
Adlehyde advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adlehyde wants to take a breather but Rolf is having none of it.
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Adlehyde is controlling well.
Adlehyde tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rolf.
Adlehyde is keen to just control but Rolf is a slippery customer.
Rolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolf trying to hold on to Adlehyde's head to control him but Adlehyde postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf wants to improve his position but Adlehyde is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adlehyde.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Rolf scores with a shot to the side of Adlehyde's head.
Adlehyde wants to stall.
Rolf pushes Adlehyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adlehyde works on Rolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adlehyde can do to turn this around?
Adlehyde presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlehyde.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Adlehyde breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Adlehyde tenderised Rolf's leg. Rolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
Adlehyde lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf clinches.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Adlehyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adlehyde breaks the clinch.
Adlehyde lands with an uppercut that bounces Rolf off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf misses with a body shot
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adlehyde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Rolf misses.
Adlehyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolf in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Rolf lands a slapping body shot.
Rolf moves out of range as Adlehyde strikes.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that Rolf ducks under and follows up with a left that Rolf also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Adlehyde is out of range.
Jack Adlehyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf jabs Adlehyde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adlehyde misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Adlehyde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf trying to control but Adlehyde is working from the bottom.
Rolf passes Adlehyde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde is looking to improve his position.
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adlehyde sees it coming and defends easily.
Adlehyde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adlehyde keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Adlehyde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf stays in close to Adlehyde's body and controls the position.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Adlehyde is retaining full guard.
Rolf stands and throws Adlehyde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rolf trying to control the action but Adlehyde is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Adlehyde is defending well.
Adlehyde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolf off and has taken his back!
Rolf looking very determined here, making life difficult for Adlehyde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adlehyde lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Nice defenses there by Adlehyde.
Rolf staying out of range there.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Adlehyde is quick to defend against it.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Adlehyde misses the target.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Adlehyde is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rolf as he connects with a hook.
Adlehyde wants to clinch up but Rolf keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Rolf. Beautiful body shot.
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adlehyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Adlehyde.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Adlehyde slips a jab from Rolf.
Adlehyde might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adlehyde! But no joy.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adlehyde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jakob Rolf's cut is getting worse.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Adlehyde sprawls well.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adlehyde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Adlehyde's defenses.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rolf is looking to wear down Adlehyde with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adlehyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adlehyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adlehyde lands a big right hand that sends Rolf crashing to the mat! Adlehyde stays standing though and waves Rolf back to his feet!
 Rolf is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a big left hand that crumples Rolf! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde is the new welterweight champion!
Jack Adlehyde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 502 p4p, 326 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 72 p4p, 51 weight class). Kreischer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malones . Herbert Kreischer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti lands with a nice body kick.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer tries to counter by clinching up but Levangasti breaks away and moves out of range.
Levangasti swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer gets a clinch.
Levangasti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kreischer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer wants to control his opponent's hands but Levangasti gets his hands free.
Levangasti throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Levangasti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Levangasti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kreischer hold on?
Kreischer is trying to break free.
Levangasti is punishing Kreischer with some ground and pound.
Levangasti keeps control of the position as Kreischer tries to break free.
Levangasti connects with a big shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Levangasti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti is landing with strikes from the back.
Levangasti lands strikes to the head.
Levangasti controlling well, preventing Kreischer from escaping the position.
Kreischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
Kreischer trying to control here.
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kreischer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Levangasti throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer clinches up with Levangasti and pushes him back against the cage.
Levangasti has Kreischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kreischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Levangasti blocks it.
Levangasti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kreischer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levangasti.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Levangasti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Levangasti tries to get set, Kreischer tries to push him back and clinch up but Levangasti manages to avoid the attempt.
Kreischer swings for the body but Levangasti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kreischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kreischer was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head. It's preventing any offense from Levangasti, at least for the moment.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch but Levangasti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levangasti in the domination position with Kreischer hanging on.
Levangasti working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kreischer tries to buck Levangasti off but Levangasti is having none of it.
Levangasti trying to control the position but Kreischer is working away.
Levangasti controls the position.
Levangasti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer gets back to half guard.
Kreischer has his hands clasped together around Levangasti's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Levangasti should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Kreischer.
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kreischer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer keeping full guard, as Levangasti tries to pass.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer is controlling Levangasti's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kreischer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Levangasti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kreischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Levangasti.
Kreischer scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Levangasti punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levangasti scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Kreischer's temple.
Kreischer is trying to improve his position.
Kreischer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levangasti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Levangasti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Kreischer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kreischer tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti is chipping away with strikes.
Levangasti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levangasti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep.
Kreischer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Levangasti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kreischer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kreischer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Kreischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that Levangasti avoids nicely.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levangasti moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Levangasti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Levangasti defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Levangasti.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Levangasti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levangasti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Levangasti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Levangasti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Herbert Kreischer.
I think Levangasti 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gage (ranked 250 p4p, 569 weight class) and Ichioka Kaori (ranked 44 p4p, 83 weight class). Kaori is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GOZEN. Oscar Gage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ichioka Kaori's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichioka Kaori!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Gage tries to clinch up.
Kaori wants to clinch.
Kaori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaori throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaori pinned against the cage. Kaori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaori moves in looking to clinch but Gage pushes him off.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaori at a distance.
Gage tries to clinch there but Kaori circles away.
Gage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaori.
Kaori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaori wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Kaori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaori, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Kaori prevents the takedown attempt.
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Gage has Kaori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaori tumbling to the mat - Gage dives into Kaori's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kaori seems keen to control Gage's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaori scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaori tries to move into range but Gage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaori takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaori lands with a right to the head.
Gage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gage has Kaori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaori is trying to push Gage away but Gage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gage lands a takedown into guard.
Gage trying to move into half guard but instead Kaori has managed to sweep!
Kaori is looking to stand up but Gage won't let him.
Kaori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage is trying to control the position but Kaori postures up.
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kaori moved out of range.
Gage sizes up Kaori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kaori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaori is fending him off so far but Gage persists. Nope, Kaori circles away and we're back to standing.
Gage tries to clinch but Kaori moves out of range.
Kaori moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage shoots in and drives through. Kaori sprawls well.
Gage fails with a takedown attempt.
Gage moves into the clinch.
Kaori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kaori controls the action.
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaori misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaori is looking to clinch but Gage is avoiding it.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gage has managed to clinch.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichioka Kaori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's time! Gage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaori has managed to clinch.
Gage tries for a takedown but Kaori manages to get underhooks.
Kaori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage takes a swing at Kaori's ribcage but misses.
Gage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaori has time to react.
Kaori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gage circles away quickly and effectively.
Gage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaori is looking to clinch.
Gage staying out of range there.
Kaori tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gage to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaori sprawls well. Kaori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Kaori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaori gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaori lands a body punch.
Kaori misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaori misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaori misses with some punches.
Kaori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Gage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaori pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kaori avoids nicely.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Kaori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kaori avoids nicely.
Gage backing away here, and Kaori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaori cracks Gage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ichioka Kaori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaori blocks a jab.
Kaori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaori counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gage backs off Kaori throws a huge counter combo but Gage manages to avoid it all.
Kaori tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaori, which made it look bad.
Kaori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori clinches with his opponent.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaori's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaori is defending against the submission attempts here by Gage.
Kaori is trying to stand back up but Gage is controlling him
Oscar Gage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gage misses with a head shot. Kaori uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gage trying to control but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Gage forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gage works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaori tries to buck Gage off but he can't manage it.
Gage trying to control but Kaori is having none of it.
Kaori has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kaori manages to stand up with Gage still on his back. Eventually Gage drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichioka Kaori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gage thuds a left hand into Kaori's body.
Kaori misses with a body shot.
Gage darts in and clinches Kaori up against the cage.
Kaori missing with knees to the body.
Kaori lands with a short shot to the head.
Gage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaori tries to escape but Gage is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaori throws Gage to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaori instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kaori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kaori.
Gage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Kaori is pressed up against the cage. Gage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaori down to the mat. Kaori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gage has Kaori up against the cage in a clinch.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Kaori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kaori on the inside.
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!
Gage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaori or not.
Kaori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaori stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
Gage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
Gage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gage trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Kaori wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gage is looking for a kimura here.
Kaori is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaori lands a right hook to the body.
Gage cracks Kaori with a good jab.
Oscar Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaori.
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaori manages to break the clinch.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaori doesn't manage to clinch there - Gage circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage wants to clinch.
Gage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaori on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaori's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaori manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oscar Gage did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gage tries to clinch up
and Kaori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oscar Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaori counters with a nice uppercut.
Gage cracks Kaori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaori circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Kaori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gage. Gage gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kaori needs to keep his hands up - Gage had a free shot at his head there.
Kaori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gage misses with a few strikes there.
Kaori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Gage misses.
Kaori gets a clinch.
Kaori breaks the clinch.
Kaori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaori clinches up with Gage and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaori throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Gage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaori avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gage.
Kaori drives through and clinches with Gage against the cage.
Kaori throws a head punch that misses.
Kaori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gage shoots and misses
and Kaori counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gage! Kaori lets Gage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gage is rocked!
Oscar Gage's cut is getting worse.
Gage is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kaori doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gage crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gage's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ichioka Kaori thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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