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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Theme Song. Michael Do has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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175 cm
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216 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Negan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Do is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Negan misses with a jab to the body
and Do counters with a two punch combo.
Negan thuds a left hand into Do's body.
Negan connects with a leg kick. Do looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Negan lands a nice hook to Do's body. Do takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Negan misses with a looping right.
Do uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negan.
Negan loads up on a big right hand but Do slips the punch.
Negan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do checks a low kick from Negan.
A combination from Do does no damage.
Negan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Do counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Negan misses with a low kick as Do jumps back.
Negan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan throws a leg kick
and Do counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Negan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Do counters with a leg kick.
Negan misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Negan misses.
Negan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Negan shoots in for a takedown but Do shows good takedown defense.
Negan misses with an uppercut.
Negan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Negan throws a leg kick
and Do counters with a one-two to the body.
Negan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Negan throws a jab but it's blocked by Do.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Do blocks the low kick.
Negan throws a front kick aimed at Do's knee but Do avoids it well.
Negan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Negan digs a good hook to Do's body.
A shot to the body from Negan misses
and Do counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Do throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Negan swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Negan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Negan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Do connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Negan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Do counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Negan can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Do.
The fighters circling - Negan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Negan throws a head kick that misses.
Negan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Negan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Negan misses with a jab to the body
and Do counters with a three punch combo that has Negan backing up. Negan nods at Do to acknowledge the strikes.
Do misses with a few strikes there.
Do is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Negan.
Do misses the shot to the body.
Negan lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Negan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negan tries to land a front kick but Do steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Negan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Negan misses with a combination
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Negan fails to land with a series of punches.
Negan throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
Negan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Michael Do has been cut.
Negan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Negan misses with a body shot
and Do counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Negan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Do on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Negan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Do's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Negan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Negan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Do is able to avoid easily.
Negan thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Do counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Do lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negan backs up against the cage.
Negan thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Do counters with a nice leg kick.
Negan looks to land a right hand but Do moved out of range.
Do moves away from the strike by Negan.
Negan fails with a takedown attempt.
Negan scores with the left hand. Do knows he should have avoided that one.
Do keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negan throws a hook but Do avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do defending well as Negan loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Negan misses
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Do is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Negan thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Do counters with a nice body shot.
Do avoids the body shot from Negan.
Negan misses with a leg kick
and Negan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negan throws a sloppy head kick
and Do counters with a left and a right that stings Negan.
Do moves out of range as Negan throws a body kick.
Negan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Negan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Do is out of range.
Negan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Do to counter with a crisp jab.
Negan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negan lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negan feints and then cracks Do's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do down.
Negan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Negan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Negan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Do shoots in and gets a takedown into Negan's guard.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Negan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Negan trying to mount his opponent but Do defends it.
Negan is breathing heavily.
Negan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan throwing shots but Do is blocking nicely.
Negan thows a huge punch but Do dodges it nicely.
Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Negan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Negan.
Do seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Negan throws a big elbow that misses.
Do wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negan throwing strikes from guard but Do blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philip Negan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Do's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Negan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Philip Negan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Do. Those never looked like landing.
Negan tries a head kick but it misses.
Negan throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.
Negan thumps Do with a low kick.
Negan looks to land a left hand but Do moved out of range nicely.
Do is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Negan thows a body shot but no joy.
Negan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Do counters with a straight right hand.
Negan misses with an uppercut
and Do counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do checks a leg kick.
Negan throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Negan misses
enabling Do to counter with a crisp jab.
Negan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Negan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Negan. That's going to slow Do down.
Negan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Negan misses with a hook.
Negan throws a leg kick
and Do counters with a series of strikes. Negan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Do defending well as Negan loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Negan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Do both land. Nice combination.
Negan misses with a low kick.
Negan wants to slow Do down by chopping away at his legs.
Negan throws a jab when Do was well out of range.
Negan tries to land a front kick but Do steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Do blocks the leg kick.
Negan misses with a low kick.
Negan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Do counters with a series of strikes. Negan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Negan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Negan. That's going to slow Do down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Negan can pounce on him.
Negan misses with a combination
and Do counters with a left and a right that stings Negan.
Negan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Do counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Negan misses with a body punch
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Do. That snapped Negan's head back.
Negan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Negan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Negan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negan thows a leg kick but Do checks it
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negan misses with a low kick.
Philip Negan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan needs to keep his hands up - Do had a free shot at his head there.
Do throws a right and a left that both miss.
Negan misses with a straight left.
Negan just misses with a punch to the body.
Negan is looking to chop away at Do's legs.
Negan misses with a hook to the body
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Negan throws a right hand that misses
and Do counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Negan's guard now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Do working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Negan's head.
Michael Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Negan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Do!
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 Michael Do.
I think Negan 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Negan!
Philip Negan is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Philip Negan 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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