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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lisnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lisnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Simon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lisnar.
Michael Lisnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisnar scores a takedown into full mount!
Simon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lisnar.
Lisnar misses with a head shot.
Lisnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lisnar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lisnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lisnar thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lisnar lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simon is now in Lisnar's guard. A big mistake from Lisnar there, giving up the dominant position!
Lisnar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simon looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lisnar fails with the takedown.
Simon throws a low kick, looking for Lisnar's leg but Lisnar calmly moves out of range.
Simon defending well as Lisnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lisnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Simon tries to sprawl out of it but Lisnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Simon misses.
Lisnar scores with a takedown into Simon's guard.
Lisnar thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lisnar has Simon in his guard.
Lisnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee warns Simon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lisnar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lisnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simon?
Lisnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lisnar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lisnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Lisnar misses its intended target.
Simon lands with a nice body punch.
Lisnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simon moves away from the strike by Lisnar.
Lisnar swinging wilding here.
Lisnar throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Lisnar drops Simon with a beautiful combination! Simon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lisnar is looking for the KO!
It looks like Paul Simon has been cut.
Lisnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Lisnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simon takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simon sprawls well. Simon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lisnar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Lisnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lisnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simon tries to avoid it but Lisnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simon to the ground. Simon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lisnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Simon.
Lisnar is looking to clinch but Simon is avoiding it.
Lisnar shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Lisnar misses.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisnar.
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lisnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael Lisnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon slips under a jab from Lisnar.
Simon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lisnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lisnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lisnar.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lisnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Simon.
Lisnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lisnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lisnar misses with a jab to the body
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lisnar gets to his feet - Simon follows without any prompting.
Lisnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lisnar tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lisnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lisnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lisnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lisnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
A big right from Lisnar misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar slips under a jab from Simon.
Lisnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simon circles away.
Lisnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon misses with a two punch combination.
Simon defending well as Lisnar loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Lisnar coming out on top.
Lisnar tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Lisnar shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lisnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lisnar throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Lisnar misses with a straight right.
Lisnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lisnar looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Lisnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Lisnar persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Lisnar.
Lisnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lisnar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Lisnar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Lisnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar throws a strike there. Simon manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Lisnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lisnar working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lisnar is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Simon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lisnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lisnar working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Lisnar there.
Lisnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lisnar.
Lisnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Lisnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lisnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lisnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Lisnar wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisnar is working hard here to advance position.
Simon is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lisnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simon is just riding it out for now. Lisnar eventually gives up the hold.
Lisnar working the head and body with strikes.
Michael Lisnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lisnar trying to control the pace.
Lisnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lisnar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lisnar looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lisnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lisnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lisnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lisnar 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.
Lisnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lisnar landing punches.
Simon is rocked!
Simon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisnar connects with a bit shot that sees Simon covering up! More strikes from Lisnar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lisnar is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Lisnar!
Michael Lisnar is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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