PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Steve (ranked 188 p4p, 30 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 785 p4p, 104 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantela. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Steve
vs
McGobblecock

184 cm
28
196 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

200 cm
29
200 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Aspire Nutrition

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGobblecock, Jr. feints a counter leg kick.
Steve darts in looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. gets double underhooks and turns Steve into the cage.
A low kick from McGobblecock, Jr. is predictable there
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.

Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to get up but he can't break Steve's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Steve is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Steve throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGobblecock, Jr. escapes and throws Steve's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Steve can't do much from the bottom here.
Steve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

McGobblecock, Jr. decides to stand back up. McGobblecock, Jr. steps back and let's Steve get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGobblecock, Jr. cracks Steve with a good jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGobblecock, Jr. as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.

Steve clinches up against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.

Steve manages to break the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from McGobblecock, Jr..
Steve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGobblecock, Jr. as he avoids it easily.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steve moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick.

Steve pushes McGobblecock, Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McGobblecock, Jr. on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes off an throws an elbow but Steve leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGobblecock, Jr. fails to land.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow but misses.
Steve blocks a body shot from McGobblecock, Jr..

Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.

Steve clinches up with McGobblecock, Jr. and pushes him back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve tries to pull guard but McGobblecock, Jr. forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steve has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGobblecock, Jr. regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Steve manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve trying to control the position.
Steve throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

McGobblecock, Jr. decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGobblecock, Jr. with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGobblecock, Jr. but McGobblecock, Jr. pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.

McGobblecock, Jr. has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.

Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid it but Steve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGobblecock, Jr. to the ground. McGobblecock, Jr. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGobblecock, Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
As McGobblecock, Jr. looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but McGobblecock, Jr. just gets out of the way.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Steve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGobblecock, Jr.'s waist but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steve off to one side.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. blocks a head kick by Steve.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position.

Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGobblecock, Jr. gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGobblecock, Jr. smiles and moves away.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing McGobblecock, Jr. back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Steve.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Steve blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to land knees to the body.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..

Steve works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

McGobblecock, Jr. has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steve has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries a knee to the head but Steve blocks it.
McGobblecock, Jr. landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steve trying to control the position but instead, McGobblecock, Jr. has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve into the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGobblecock, Jr. has him pressed against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a body punch.
Steve tries to stall but McGobblecock, Jr. uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGobblecock, Jr. smiles and moves away.
Steve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to avoid it but Steve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGobblecock, Jr. to the ground. McGobblecock, Jr. escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from McGobblecock, Jr. as Steve shoots in.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGobblecock, Jr. lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.

Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve is trying to pull guard but McGobblecock, Jr. turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGobblecock, Jr. just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.

Steve manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

McGobblecock, Jr. stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGobblecock, Jr. is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGobblecock, Jr. with a hook.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from McGobblecock, Jr.. No joy for Steve on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve works over McGobblecock, Jr.'s head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has been cut.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Nice sprawl there from McGobblecock, Jr. as Steve shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve attempts a counter takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well and moves away.

Steve fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls well initially but Steve persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steve stops McGobblecock, Jr. from standing up.
McGobblecock, Jr. pulls Steve in close to his closed guard and prevents Steve from doing any damage or advancing position.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve preventing the sweep.
McGobblecock, Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Steve is looking to work some ground and pound but McGobblecock, Jr. has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve trying to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Steve away with a front kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Steve.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. McGobblecock, Jr. tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGobblecock, Jr. missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

McGobblecock, Jr. rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve tries for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Steve pulls guard successfully.

Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGobblecock, Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGobblecock, Jr. stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'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.

McGobblecock, Jr. leaves Steve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..

Excellent takedown into side control there by Steve.

McGobblecock, Jr. sneaks out the side door and pushes Steve away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As McGobblecock, Jr. looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but McGobblecock, Jr. just gets out of the way.
Steve fails to land the takedown.
McGobblecock, Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve has McGobblecock, Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
McGobblecock, Jr. has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Steve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

McGobblecock, Jr. stands up and waves to Steve to follow him.
McGobblecock, Jr. looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve tries to counter with a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. is quick to defend against it.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGobblecock, Jr. is fending him off so far but Steve persists. Nope, McGobblecock, Jr. circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGobblecock, Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGobblecock, Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGobblecock, Jr. shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGobblecock, Jr. as he jumps to the side.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from McGobblecock, Jr. misses the target.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from McGobblecock, Jr..

Steve clinches.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands an elbow inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Steve has McGobblecock, Jr. pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a body punch.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses.
Steve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGobblecock, Jr. walks away with a smile on his face. Steve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with an uppercut.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.

McGobblecock, Jr. fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steve's defenses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on BJ McGobblecock, Jr.'s cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A low kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses

and Steve counters with a single leg into guard. McGobblecock, Jr. didn't expect that.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to stand and escape but Steve is having none of it.
McGobblecock, Jr. is pulling down on Steve's head. It's preventing any offense from Steve, at least for the moment.
Steve looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGobblecock, Jr. is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steve decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGobblecock, Jr. lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steve will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McGobblecock, Jr. holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Steve drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGobblecock, Jr. has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Steve off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Steve drives through and clinches with McGobblecock, Jr. against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGobblecock, Jr. after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from McGobblecock, Jr. misses.
Steve half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve throws a head kick but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from McGobblecock, Jr..
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a front kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a head kick.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a body shot.
Steve attempts a counter takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. avoids it well and moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGobblecock, Jr. is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGobblecock, Jr. is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Steve has closed the distance and engaged McGobblecock, Jr. in a clinch.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Steve pulls McGobblecock, Jr. into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGobblecock, Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
McGobblecock, Jr. seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steve controls McGobblecock, Jr. momentarily but McGobblecock, Jr. frees himself.

McGobblecock, Jr. decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bruno Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Steve.
McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BJ McGobblecock, Jr..
Well McGobblecock, Jr. has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, BJ McGobblecock, Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bruno Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Being droped by Jackie in the midle of a training camp didnt help me at all....i will come back better prepared and ready to rip hes head off....big thanks to the fans in the arena thoe'.