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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 379 p4p, 648 weight class) and Barry McCockiner (ranked 53 p4p, 97 weight class). Po's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. McCockiner has chosen Farewell to Cheyenn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McCockiner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
As Po backs off McCockiner throws a huge counter combo but Po manages to avoid it all.
Po feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from McCockiner.
McCockiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Po won't allow McCockiner to sweep him here.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCockiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCockiner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looking to pass the guard.
McCockiner keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
Po controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner seems keen to control Po's posture.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from McCockiner.
Po drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCockiner dives on top into guard.
Po working a defensive guard but McCockiner manages to pass into side control anyway.
McCockiner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is looking to reverse the position.
McCockiner taking a break here but Po is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCockiner is trying to control. Po wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to improve his position but McCockiner is controlling well.
Po trying to control from the bottom.
McCockiner trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
Po trying to control but McCockiner postures up.
McCockiner prevents Po from improving his position.
McCockiner is thwarting Po's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCockiner in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Po is looking for a sweep. McCockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCockiner trying to pass the guard but Po defending well.
McCockiner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four 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.
Po drives through and clinches with McCockiner against the cage.
McCockiner scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCockiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po tries a body shot but McCockiner blocks it.
Po lands a right hand.
It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
McCockiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
Po misses with the body kick
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Po misses with a takedown attempt - McCockiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Po cracks McCockiner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Po lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Po.
McCockiner shapes to counter with a head kick.
McCockiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCockiner wants it to stay on the feet.
Po swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Po scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McCockiner.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po closes the distance and clinches up with McCockiner, looking for a takedown. Po pushes McCockiner against the cage but McCockiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po misses with a straight left.
Po lands with a nice body kick.
McCockiner misses with a body shot.
McCockiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
Po misses with a straight left.
Po misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Po lands with a shot to the body.
Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Po seems to be working for a kimura but McCockiner defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po is looking to advance position but McCockiner won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po thows a huge punch but McCockiner dodges it nicely.
Po 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.
Po is thwarting McCockiner's attempts to control the position.
Po looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Po 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.
Po controlling the action here.
McCockiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Po's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Po's back!
Po is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCockiner.
Po wants to control his opponent's hands but McCockiner gets his hands free.
McCockiner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McCockiner gets his hands free as Po looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to roll but McCockiner sticks to his back.
Good control from McCockiner.
McCockiner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po trying to control the hands but McCockiner breaks the grip.
Po is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry McCockiner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Po shoots in for a takedown but McCockiner shows good takedown defense.
Po tries to clinch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Po's head.
Nice uppercut lands for McCockiner. That snapped Po's head back.
McCockiner lands a jab to Po's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Po. That snapped McCockiner's head back.
McCockiner lands an overhand right.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
McCockiner missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner trying to land knees to the body.
McCockiner blocks a body shot from Po.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po works on McCockiner's body with a couple of short punches.
McCockiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Po stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCockiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCockiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCockiner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Po.
Po is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCockiner to keep the fight standing.
Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po lands with a nice body punch.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barry McCockiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCockiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCockiner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Po with a body shot.
McCockiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCockiners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Po misses with a wild body shot.
McCockiner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCockiner.
Po cracks McCockiner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCockiner tries to land a body kick
and Po counters with a shoot takedown. McCockiner fights it but they end up in guard.
Po won't allow McCockiner to sweep him here.
McCockiner is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
McCockiner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Po sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCockiner's guard.
Po wants to pass the guard but McCockiner is defending well.
McCockiner is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Po is keen to just control but McCockiner is a slippery customer.
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but McCockiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to control from half guard but McCockiner is working away.
McCockiner keeping control of the position.
Po trying to control the action but McCockiner is working from the bottom.
Po is working for an americana but McCockiner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Po was thinking about the submission.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but McCockiner is retaining full guard.
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.
McCockiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Po lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Po is pushing down on McCockiner's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCockiner is fighting to maintain full guard but Po has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCockiner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Po passes McCockiner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCockiner sees it coming and defends easily.
McCockiner is staying active underneath Po, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Po thows a huge punch but McCockiner dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Po has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
Shen Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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