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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Otis Gein!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa misses with a body kick.
Verzosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Verzosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gein is in Verzosa's guard.
Gein is looking to work some ground and pound but Verzosa has wrist control.
Verzosa looking to control.
Gein preventing the sweep.
Gein cracks Verzosa with a solid left hand.
Verzosa is trying to control the position but Gein postures up.
Gein trying to control but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Gein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gein throws a big right hand that misses.
Gein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Verzosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein trying to control but Verzosa is working from the bottom.
Verzosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verzosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Verzosa, not yet.
Gein being controlled here momentarily.
Gein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gein wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Verzosa looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Remedios Verzosa just wasn't active enough.
Gein misses with a series of wild punches.
Gein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verzosa throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein gets the takedown into side control.
Verzosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gein trying to control the position but Verzosa is working away.
Verzosa is trying to control Gein's posture but Gein avoids it.
Verzosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Verzosa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Verzosa wants to control but Gein passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gein with the ground and pound but Verzosa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Verzosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Gein from advancing position.
Verzosa trying to hold on to Gein's head to control him but Gein postures up.
Gein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verzosa is looking to control Gein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verzosa avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Gein.
Verzosa tries to get to full guard but Gein has control of the leg.
Gein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verzosa is pressing down on Gein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gein postures up in Verzosa's guard and throws a big left but Verzosa blocks it.
Gein throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gein stopping the sweep attempt from Verzosa.
Verzosa has his foot on Gein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gein works his way back into a safe position though.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gein throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verzosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gein defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otis Gein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verzosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Verzosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otis Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verzosa sprawls well. Verzosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gein gets slowly back to his feet.
Verzosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
Verzosa lands a right hook to the body.
Gein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Verzosa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gein is now in half guard.
Verzosa trying to control here.
Gein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein thows a huge punch but Verzosa dodges it nicely.
Verzosa wants to control but Gein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Verzosa wants to control the action here but instead Gein manages to pass to full mount!
Verzosa regains half guard.
Otis Gein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verzosa wants to improve his position but Gein is controlling well.
Verzosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gein.
Gein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verzosa is refusing to be controlled, as Gein sits in half guard.
Verzosa wants to get back to full guard.
Verzosa looking for submissions off his back.
Gein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verzosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gein is pressing down on Verzosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verzosa is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein stalling away here and it's allowed Verzosa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gein connects with a couple of short punches.
Verzosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verzosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gein defends well.
Verzosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gein defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verzosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gein works over Verzosa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein looking to sit in guard and control but Verzosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gein wants to sweep here but Verzosa controlling him for the moment.
Gein seems keen to control Verzosa's posture.
Verzosa throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gein fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verzosa taking a bit of punishment here - Gein scoring with strikes.
Gein lands an elbow.
Verzosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Verzosa struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verzosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gein off and has taken his back!
Gein wants to escape the position.
Verzosa lands punches and elbows.
Verzosa controlling well, preventing Gein from escaping the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Verzosa. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein is really stuck here.
Gein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verzosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gein has his hands clasped together around Verzosa's back. He's all about the action.
Verzosa is trying to control. Gein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gein keeping hold of Verzosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Gein is trying to control but can't.
Verzosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Verzosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein is trying to control but can't.
Gein is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Verzosa is staying active.
Gein manages to get to full guard.
Gein wants to sweep but no luck.
Verzosa trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verzosa is really struggling to control Gein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Verzosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verzosa has managed to get both his arms back between Gein's legs - danger averted.
Verzosa is stalling in the full guard.
Gein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Remedios Verzosa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verzosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Remedios Verzosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gein is defended easily by Verzosa.
Verzosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gein tries to score a body lock takedown but Verzosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verzosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gein backwards.
Verzosa blocks an uppercut.
Verzosa blocks a body shot from Gein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verzosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa tries to throw a body punch but Gein avoids it by throwing Verzosa back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gein tries a knee to the head but Verzosa blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Verzosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gein blocks an uppercut.
Gein missing with knees to the body.
Verzosa tries a body shot but Gein blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gein tries to break the clinch but Verzosa is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Verzosa as the two fighters clinch.
Gein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verzosa digs a right hand into Gein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gein's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verzosa looking to stall.
Verzosa blocking some punches.
Verzosa presses Gein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Remedios Verzosa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verzosa loads up on a big right hand but Gein slips the punch.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verzosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gein with a poor takedown
and Verzosa counters with a nice body shot.
Gein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Gein.
Verzosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verzosa darts in and clinches Gein up against the cage.
Verzosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gein backwards.
Gein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gein prevents a body shot from Verzosa.
Verzosa tries to throw a body punch but Gein avoids it by throwing Verzosa back against the cage.
Gein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Verzosa.
Gein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein breaks from the clinch.
Verzosa is looking to wear down Gein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verzosa but Verzosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Remedios Verzosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
Gein with a poor takedown
and Verzosa counters with an outside leg kick.
Verzosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verzosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gein.
Verzosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gein circles away.
Gein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Verzosa is trying to control but can't.
Verzosa gets back to full guard.
Verzosa trying to control the position here.
Gein throws a strike but Verzosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verzosa lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verzosa is stalling in the full guard.
Gein pulls Verzosa in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gein is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verzosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verzosa has his foot on Gein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gein works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Gein chips away with some ground and pound.
Gein postures up in Verzosa's guard and throws a big left but Verzosa blocks it.
Verzosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Gein from controlling successfully.
Gein is working Verzosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gein stands up over Verzosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gein preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gein escapes and throws Verzosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Verzosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gein is working Verzosa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Verzosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Gein working away.
Gein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gein lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verzosa struggling a bit here.
Gein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verzosa to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gein dominated that fourth 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!
Nice takedown defense from Verzosa. No joy for Gein on that attempt.
Gein tries for a takedown but Verzosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verzosa.
Verzosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Verzosa.
Verzosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gein circles away.
Verzosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verzosa tries to clinch but Gein is having none of it.
Gein connects with a single shot there.
Otis Gein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gein misses with a takedown attempt
and Gein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Remedios Verzosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Gein.
Gein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gein prevents Verzosa from improving his position.
Verzosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gein is working away from the top position though.
Verzosa tries to roll over but Gein keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein slips a nice elbow through Verzosa's hands, connecting with Verzosa's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verzosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gein pushing down on Verzosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gein working the head and body with strikes.
Verzosa trying to control from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Verzosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gein.
Gein wants to work for an arm triangle but Verzosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is controlling Gein's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Verzosa tries to roll over but Gein keeps him under control.
Gein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Verzosa is looking to control Gein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verzosa avoid being mounted?
Gein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Gein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Verzosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gein.
Verzosa is controlling Gein's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Verzosa wants to get back to full guard.
Verzosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gein.
Verzosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gein is trying to work for a kimura but Verzosa is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Verzosa is in trouble now - Gein has advanced to mount!
Gein with shots to the head and body - Verzosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gein raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Verzosa tries to hold on but Gein pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verzosa is in a horrible position here. Gein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Gein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Otis Gein!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Otis Gein!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Otis Gein!
Otis Gein wins by unanimous decision!
Otis Gein is the new middleweight champion!
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