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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus has chosen Shadows of Amn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Irenicus.
Irenicus moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
A lazy left from Irenicus finds it's target.
Irenicus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taphorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Irenicus clobbers Taphorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irenicus. That's going to slow Taphorn down.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Irenicus.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn throws a jab when Irenicus was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irenicus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Taphorn. Those never looked like landing.
Irenicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taphorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Irenicus.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Irenicus sprawls well. Irenicus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taphorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Taphorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Irenicus eats them both and turns towards Taphorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Irenicus throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Taphorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irenicus did well to prevent Taphorn getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irenicus is trying to get back to full guard.
Taphorn content to control rather than advance.
Taphorn is working for a kimura but Irenicus is defending it quite comfortably.
Irenicus is controlling Taphorn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to get to full guard but Taphorn has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a strike but Irenicus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taphorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taphorn looking to sit in guard and control but Irenicus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irenicus defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking for a triangle but Irenicus pushes his legs off easily.
Taphorn looking to control.
Taphorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irenicus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irenicus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taphorn has his hands on Irenicus's head, controlling the position.
Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Irenicus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irenicus passes into half guard.
Irenicus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taphorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irenicus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taphorn actively working from the bottom here.
Irenicus is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Irenicus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irenicus throws a head kick that misses.
Irenicus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taphorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irenicus.
Taphorn swings for the body but Irenicus moves out of range.
Irenicus throws a leg kick but Taphorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Irenicus. That's going to slow Taphorn down.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.
Irenicus scores with a sloppy right hand. Taphorn should have avoided that one.
Taphorn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Irenicus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taphorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Irenicus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taphorn's knee momentarily.
Taphorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Taphorn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taphorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irenicus. Irenicus obviously looking to wear him down.
Irenicus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irenicus moves away.
Irenicus with a hook.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Irenicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taphorn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taphorn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Irenicus takes a step back to recover.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Taphorn catches Irenicus right on the button with a cross.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taphorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taphorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Jon Irenicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irenicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taphorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irenicus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Irenicus moved out of range.
Taphorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taphorn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Irenicus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taphorn.
Irenicus defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Irenicus catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irenicus moves away.
Irenicus thumps Taphorn with a low kick.
Irenicus cracks Taphorn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taphorn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Irenicus stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus works the jab nicely.
Irenicus misses with a straight left.
Irenicus drops his hands momentarily and Taphorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taphorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irenicus.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irenicus throws out the jab.
Irenicus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Irenicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taphorn. Taphorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irenicus slips under a jab from Taphorn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
Taphorn jabs Irenicus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taphorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus dodges the ground and pound from Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn tries to move to mount but Irenicus blocks the move with his legs.
Taphorn throwing strikes but Irenicus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Taphorn is being controlled here.
Taphorn is trying to work for a sweep but Irenicus has mounted him!
Taphorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irenicus looking to control but Taphorn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taphorn wants to hold on but Irenicus pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Irenicus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irenicus slaps away a takedown attempt from Taphorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irenicus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taphorn misses with a low kick as Irenicus jumps back.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Irenicus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn moves out of range as Irenicus strikes.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taphorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taphorn scores with a nice right hand.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Irenicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irenicus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irenicus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taphorn.
Decent striking displayed by Irenicus there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus staying out of range there.
Irenicus ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irenicus.
Taphorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irenicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taphorn misses with a kick to the body.
Taphorn looks for the body kick but Irenicus saw that one coming.
Crunch! Taphorn slams his shin into Irenicus's torso.
Irenicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Irenicus.
Irenicus connects with a right hand. Taphorn shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irenicus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taphorn under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irenicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taphorn. Taphorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Irenicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn avoids the head kick by Irenicus.
Taphorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irenicus moves out of range as Taphorn throws a body kick.
Irenicus lands the left hand.
Donk. Irenicus catches Taphorn right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Irenicus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Irenicus finds it's target.
Taphorn scores with a leg kick.
Irenicus throws a hook but Taphorn avoids it easily.
Irenicus cracks Taphorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irenicus avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus lands with a cross.
Irenicus lands a head kick. Taphorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taphorn is rocked!
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Oh Taphorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Irenicus misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irenicus checks a leg kick.
Taphorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Taphorn throws a body kick that misses
and Irenicus counters with a straight right hand.
Taphorn fails with the takedown.
Irenicus tests Taphorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taphorn shoots for a takedown but Irenicus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Irenicus.
Taphorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irenicus throws a head kick that misses.
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Taphorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Irenicus - just one landing.
Taphorn shoots in but Irenicus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taphorn drops his hands momentarily and Irenicus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn misses with a left hand
and Irenicus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Irenicus.
Irenicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taphorn.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irenicus misses with an uppercut. Taphorn saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Irenicus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Irenicus.
Irenicus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taphorn tries to land a body kick
and Irenicus counters with a two punch combo.
Irenicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Irenicus moved out of range.
Irenicus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irenicus throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irenicus throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Irenicus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Irenicus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irenicus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a shot from downtown. Irenicus moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn is looking to slow Irenicus down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taphorn thows a leg kick but Irenicus checks it
enabling Irenicus to counter with a crisp jab.
Irenicus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Irenicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irenicus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irenicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Irenicus slips a jab and a cross from Taphorn.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Irenicus.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irenicus manages to avoid it.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irenicus throws out the jab.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus moves out of range as Taphorn strikes.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn walks into a left hand.
Taphorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taphorn slips a jab from Irenicus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irenicus throws a nice head kick!
Taphorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taphorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irenicus defends it nicely.
Irenicus lands with an overhand left.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Taphorn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
Irenicus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Irenicus blocks the body kick.
Irenicus misses with a looping left.
Taphorn misses with a kick to the body
and Irenicus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Irenicus.
Irenicus looks to throw the jab but Taphorn is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irenicus.
Irenicus misses with a hook.
Taphorn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irenicus on his heels. He'll look to pass Irenicus's guard now, I'm sure.
Irenicus wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irenicus is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Irenicus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taphorn has Irenicus in his guard.
Taphorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irenicus is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irenicus wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.
Taphorn has an active guard here but Irenicus has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Irenicus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A cross from Irenicus lands.
Irenicus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taphorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irenicus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
Irenicus lands a big head kick that sends Taphorn tumbling to the mat! Irenicus takes a step backwards and waves Taphorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn connects with a nice looking jab.
Taphorn misses the jab.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irenicus, as that shot connected.
Irenicus misses with a straight left.
Irenicus misses with a hook
and Taphorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irenicus won't be happy with that.
Irenicus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Taphorn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus is trying desperately to improve position.
Irenicus holds on for dear life.
Taphorn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taphorn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Taphorn tries to control but Irenicus wriggling away.
Taphorn looking to secure an arm triangle but Irenicus defends it well.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to lock up and control but Taphorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taphorn misses with a head shot.
Irenicus tries to lock up and control but Taphorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irenicus is working to get back to half guard.
Taphorn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Jon Irenicus has been cut.
Irenicus holds on for dear life, controlling Taphorn's posture momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irenicus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a head shot. Irenicus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Irenicus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taphorn passes into half guard.
Irenicus wants to control but Taphorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taphorn wants to free his trapped foot but Irenicus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus gets back to full guard.
Irenicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Irenicus has wrist control.
Taphorn trying to control but Irenicus is working from the bottom.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irenicus pulls Taphorn in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taphorn looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Irenicus.
I think Irenicus 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jon Irenicus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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