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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton comes to the cage accompanied by Break Ya Neck. Bill Clinton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagen manages to avoid it.
Clinton throws a looping overhand right but Hagen ducks down to avoid it.
Bill Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton looks to land a left hand but Hagen moved out of range nicely.
Hagen blocks a low kick nicely.
Hagen dives in and grabs Clinton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clinton pushes down on Hagen's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Hagen.
Clinton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clinton lands a head shot.
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Clinton lands a slapping body shot.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Hagen drops his hands momentarily and Clinton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clinton finds it's way round the side to connect with Hagen's head.
Clinton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clinton lands with an overhand left.
Hagen checks a low kick from Clinton.
Clinton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hagen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hagen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clinton. Hagen shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagen defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton scores with the left hand. Hagen knows he should have avoided that one.
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagen manages to avoid it.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
Hagen avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense.
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from Clinton.
Some bone on bone action there as Hagen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hagen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clinton checks it well.
Clinton throws a lazy right hand but Hagen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hagen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clinton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton thows a body shot but no joy.
Clinton lands a body shot.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clinton but Clinton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bill Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
A bone on bone clash there as Hagen blocks the leg kick.
Hagen tries to clinch but Clinton moves out of range.
Hagen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clinton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hagen.
Hagen avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hagen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clinton cracks Hagen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clinton's guard.
Hagen won't allow Clinton to sweep him here.
Hagen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hagen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hagen looking to sit in guard and control but Clinton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clinton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hagen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagen trying to strike off his back.
Hagen wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hagen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clinton.
Clinton throws a hook to the side of Hagen's head but Hagen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clinton misses with a wild body shot.
Clinton thuds a left hand into Hagen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clinton. Hagen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clinton connects with a body shot.
Hagen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
Hagen shoots in and drives through. Clinton sprawls well.
Hagen blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hagen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clinton throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton throws a looping overhand right but Hagen ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagen was well out of range. Poor timing from Clinton.
Clinton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clinton misses with a hook. Hagen ducked under it nicely.
Hagen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clinton defends it nicely.
Bill Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
Clinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws out a loose jab but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagen throws a leg kick but Clinton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clinton checks a leg kick.
Hagen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clinton!
Clinton manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hagen is looking for a kimura but Clinton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hagen to get the leverage.
Hagen is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer.
Hagen is pressing down on Clinton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clinton is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to control but can't.
Hagen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hagen is looking for a kimura here.
Clinton wants to improve his position but Hagen is controlling well.
Clinton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hagen is one step ahead there.
Hagen postures up in Clinton's guard and throws a big left but Clinton blocks it.
Clinton trying to control the position.
Hagen with a nice head shot there.
Hagen throwing strikes from guard but Clinton blocks nicely.
Hagen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Clinton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clinton throws a hook to the side of Hagen's head but Hagen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hagen slips a straight right by Clinton.
Clinton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clinton, as that shot connected.
Clinton lands a right hook to the body.
Bill Clinton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Clinton.
Hagen tries to clinch but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Clinton. No joy for Hagen on that attempt.
Clinton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clinton takes a swing at Hagen's ribcage but misses.
Clinton thows a body shot but no joy.
Clinton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagen has his takedown stuffed
and Hagen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clinton misses the jab.
A low kick from Hagen is predictable there
and Clinton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hagen's guard now.
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!
Hagen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clinton defends well.
Clinton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tom Hagen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hagen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hagen's head.
Hagen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clinton defends well.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clinton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Hagen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hagen is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Hagen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Hagen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hagen postures up in Clinton's guard and throws a big left but Clinton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clinton missing with a left hand there. Hagen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clinton.
Clinton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Clinton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clinton.
Jab from Clinton.
Clinton throws a shot from downtown. Hagen moves away and avoids it.
Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagen can do to turn this around?
Clinton connects with a right hand. Hagen shakes it off.
Clinton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton connects with a looping right hand.
Clinton scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Clinton misses.
Bill Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hagen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Clinton.
Clinton tests Hagen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hagen fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clinton.
Clinton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clinton lands the left hand.
Clinton lands a jab to the nose.
Hagen slips a jab and a cross from Clinton.
Clinton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hagen throws the kick towards the body but Clinton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Hagen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Clinton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Clinton misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton lands a nice looking body shot.
Hagen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hagen.
Nice defenses there by Hagen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clinton throws a nice looking combination but Hagen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hagen thows a leg kick but Clinton checks it
and Clinton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clinton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clinton looks to land a left hand but Hagen moved out of range nicely.
Hagen shoots and misses
and Clinton counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clinton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bill Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
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!
Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton had his way with Tom Hagen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Clinton misses with a low kick.
Hagen takes one to the chin there.
Clinton throws a hook but Hagen blocks it.
Hagen takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton misses the shot to the body.
Clinton checks a low kick from Hagen.
A right-left combo lands from Clinton.
Clinton keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a hook.
Hagen tries to close the distance and clinch but Clinton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hagen misses with a takedown attempt
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clinton works the jab nicely.
Clinton looks to land a right hand but Hagen moved out of range.
Clinton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagen.
Hagen avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Clinton lunges at Hagen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hagen's hand.
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from Clinton.
Bill Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton cracks Hagen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clinton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clinton avoids it really well and circles away.
Bill Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
Hagen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clinton catches Hagen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clinton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hagen back to the cage. Clinton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hagen moves out of range as Clinton strikes.
Clinton feints and then cracks Hagen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hagen down.
Hagen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clinton.
Hagen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hagen throws a leg kick but Clinton sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clinton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton looks to land a right hand but Hagen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Clinton.
Hagen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hagen moves out of range as Clinton strikes.
Clinton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hagen should have avoided that one.
Clinton stalks Hagen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagen's face. Hagen staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton connects with a high kick.
Clinton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tom Hagen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton throws a front kick that sends Hagen stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Clinton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:44
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton retains his middleweight title!
Bill Clinton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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