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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 3554 p4p, 377 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 4118 p4p, 424 weight class). Viking comes into the arena with Techno Viking blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a head kick that misses
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shain closes the distance and clinches.
Viking stalling the fight.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Shain controls his hands.
Shain gets through Viking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
Viking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viking lands a shot to the body.
Viking leaning against his opponent.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking decides to pull guard.
Viking isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shain stacks Viking on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shain!
Shain working away.
Viking is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viking manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Viking thows a huge punch but Shain dodges it nicely.
Shain wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shain defends it well.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viking has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shain keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is working for a kimura but Shain is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shain sees it coming and defends easily.
Viking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but Shain defends the submission attempt.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Shain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viking is working for a kimura but Shain is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is working for a submission of some sort.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Shain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Viking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shain is trying to stand up here but Viking is controlling him well.
Viking is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viking seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Shain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viking tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Viking displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shain up against the cage.
Shain scores with a shot to the side of Viking's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shain up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking blocks the elbow strike.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viking is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viking blocks a body shot from Shain.
Viking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Shain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Viking seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shain can turn it around.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viking trying to control the position but instead, Shain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Viking into the cage.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viking is defending well for now.
Viking pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viking.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Viking avoids the damage to the body.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to pull guard but Shain won't allow it.
Viking controlling the action here for a moment.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viking pulls guard successfully.
Shain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Shain defends easily.
Viking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shain is aware though and is defending well.
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Shain defends easily.
Viking working for a triangle but Shain defends it easily.
Shain trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viking is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shain defends well.
Viking wants to sweep here but Shain controlling him for the moment.
Viking is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shain defends well.
Shain postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shain trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shain lands a nice looking body shot.
Shain looks to land a right hand but Viking moved out of range.
Viking is looking to counter the offense by Shain and move into the clinch.
Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shain has Viking up against the cage in a clinch.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viking avoids it.
Shain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shain tries to land a knee to the head but Viking blocks with his arms.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Viking lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking jumps guard but Shain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Viking jumps into guard, dragging Shain to the mat.
Shain trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Shain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shain has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking controls Shain momentarily but Shain frees himself.
Shain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Viking is proving hard to escape from.
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking is looking for a triangle here but Shain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Viking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viking is trying to control but can't.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Shain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking is looking to control Shain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shain pulls his head out easily.
Viking is looking to control Shain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
Shain wants to stand up but Viking is controlling the position.
Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shain has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sampson Shain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain tries to land knees in the clinch but Viking avoids the damage to the body.
Viking is trying to pull guard but Shain has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Techno Viking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking fails to pull guard.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shain to keep the fight standing.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viking tries to pull guard but Shain holds him up against the cage and eventually Viking drops back down to his feet.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viking blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Viking is trying to stall.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viking is trying to pull guard but Shain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shain 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 3884 p4p, 397 weight class) and Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2512 p4p, 294 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. EA Poe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fujii Yusuke's chin.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Poe tests Yusuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Poe tests Yusuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yusuke moves into the clinch.
Poe misses with a body punch.
Yusuke tries to pull guard but Poe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yusuke has him pressed against the cage.
Yusuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yusuke can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Yusuke fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Yusuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yusuke fails to land.
Yusuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke pushes Poe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yusuke staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Yusuke misses.
Yusuke tries to land a leg kick but Poe saw it coming and moves away.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Yusuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Yusuke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poe scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Yusuke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yusuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yusuke avoids it.
Yusuke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poe manages to break the clinch.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
EA Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Yusuke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yusuke.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
Poe connects with a single shot there.
Poe clobbers Yusuke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yusuke lands a front kick.
Yusuke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poe slips a jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
A nice combination there by Poe.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Yusuke moved out of range.
Poe misses the jab.
Yusuke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusuke drops his hands momentarily and Poe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yusuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poe throwing a counter right hand but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Poe.
Poe thuds a left hand into Yusuke's body.
Yusuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusuke.
Yusuke counters with a body kick.
Poe lands a nice shot to the body.
Poe tries to keep at a distance but Yusuke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yusuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poe walks away with a smile on his face. Yusuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujii Yusuke.
Poe lands a lovely overhand right.
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yusuke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yusuke counters with a body kick.
Poe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poe lands a body shot.
Poe throws a combination. Yusuke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poe throws a hook to the side of Yusuke's head but Yusuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yusuke fails with the takedown.
Poe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poe was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke misses with a straight right.
Yusuke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Poe wants to land a leg kick but Yusuke is out of range.
Poe throws a body shot but no joy.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Poe scores with a body shot.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
Poe staying out of range there.
Poe misses with an uppercut. Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EA Poe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yusuke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Yusuke.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Yusuke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yusuke stuns Poe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poe defending well as Yusuke loads up on a big left hand.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Yusuke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Yusuke. Beautiful body shot.
Poe thumps Yusuke with a low kick.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe lands an overhand right.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Yusuke counters with a body kick.
Poe walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe lands with a cross.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke looks to land a body kick but Poe moved away.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yusuke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poe throws a poor cross that misses
and Yusuke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Yusuke ducks down to avoid it.
Yusuke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poe.
A jab from Yusuke misses.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yusuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Poe throws a hook but Yusuke avoids it easily.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusuke.
Yusuke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yusuke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
Yusuke moves out of range as Poe strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusuke misses the target.
Poe falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yusuke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
Yusuke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe throws a hook but Yusuke avoids it easily.
Yusuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yusuke throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe cracks Yusuke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poe misses with an uppercut
and Yusuke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Yusuke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poe lands a jab-cross combination.
Yusuke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe slips a jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yusuke throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Yusuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Yusuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Yusuke as he checks the leg kick.
Yusuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poe throws an off balance right hand
and Yusuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looks to land a right hand but Poe moved out of range.
Yusuke throws a lazy right hand but Poe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yusuke throws a front kick that sends Poe stumbling back into the cage.
Poe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Yusuke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poe moves away from the strike by Yusuke.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Poe misses the target.
Yusuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yusuke misses with a hook. Poe ducked under it nicely.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Yusuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Yusuke there.
Poe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poe clobbers Yusuke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Yusuke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poe tries to sprawl but Yusuke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yusuke works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yusuke wants to control the pace but Poe is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Poe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poe tries to hold on but Yusuke pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yusuke works his way to his opponent's back.
Yusuke is hanging on to Poe's back as he tries to escape.
Poe trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Yusuke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusuke takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Yusuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Poe.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poe with a body shot.
Poe slips under a jab.
Poe misses with a wild combination.
Poe throws out a leg kick but Yusuke moves out of range and Poe only half commits.
Yusuke has closed the distance and engaged Poe in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Poe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yusuke.
Yusuke tries a body shot but Poe blocks it.
Poe tries a knee to the head but Yusuke blocks it.
Poe tries to break the clinch but Yusuke is controlling the position.
Yusuke jumps guard but Poe stands there with Yusuke around his waist. Yusuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poe smiles and moves away.
Poe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
Poe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Yusuke darts in and clinches Poe up against the cage.
Yusuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yusuke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yusuke lands with a hook. Poe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yusuke counters by clinching up.
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yusuke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Poe is wise to it.
Yusuke moves away from the strike by Poe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusuke! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Yusuke as he checks the leg kick.
Yusuke counters with a body kick.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
Yusuke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Yusuke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yusuke counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yusuke throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poe.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Yusuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusuke feints a counter leg kick.
Yusuke throws a lazy right hand but Poe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poe at a distance.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Yusuke moves away and avoids it.
Yusuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe leaves Yusuke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
EA Poe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujii Yusuke.
Yusuke thows a body kick. Poe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yusuke lands a jab to Poe's midsection.
Poe misses with a double jab.
Yusuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poe, pushing him back against the cage.
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yusuke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poe is able to avoid easily.
Poe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poe.
Poe looks to land a left hand but Yusuke moved out of range nicely.
Poe connects with a body shot that sends Yusuke's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yusuke checks it well.
Yusuke defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Poe misses with an uppercut. Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke misses with a hook. Poe ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yusuke lands a jab to the head.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Yusuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Yusuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yusuke dodges the punch combination from Poe.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
Poe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yusuke scores with a hook to the body. Poe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusuke misses the target.
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 EA Poe.
I think Poe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... EA Poe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, EA Poe made sure he mentioned AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kilmister (ranked 2585 p4p, 226 weight class) and Tyson Avery (ranked 3829 p4p, 299 weight class). Johnny Kilmister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery looking to score a takedown here. Kilmister is defending well but Avery drives through and ends up in Kilmister's guard.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery is still trying to improve position.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely.
Kilmister throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Avery postures up in Kilmister's guard and throws a big left but Kilmister blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilmister is retaining full guard.
Avery landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Kilmister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Avery wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving.
Avery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilmister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmister is keeping the position for now.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Kilmister blocks nicely.
Avery trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avery lands a jab to the nose.
Kilmister defending well as Avery loads up on a big left hand.
Kilmister throwing a counter right hand but Avery manages to avoid it.
Avery looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kilmister tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Avery manages to move to mount!
Avery working the ground and pound effectively.
Avery throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kilmister because Avery loaded up on that one.
Avery is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kilmister can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kilmister is squirming around, avoiding Avery's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery is looking to work his way around to Kilmister's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Avery forces the positional change into back control.
Avery looking for the choke but no joy.
Avery controlling well, preventing Kilmister from escaping the position.
Kilmister breaks Avery's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kilmister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmister throwing strikes from guard but Avery blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilmister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilmister.
Avery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilmister throws a strike but Avery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmister has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmister keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Kilmister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Avery coming out on top.
Avery works the jab nicely.
Avery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avery throws a nice looking combination but Kilmister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmister.
Avery shoots in and drives through. Kilmister sprawls well.
Avery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmister.
Nice body kick there by Kilmister.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Kilmister shows good takedown defense.
Kilmister tries to clinch there but Avery circles away.
Avery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilmister connects with a leg kick. Avery looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kilmister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilmister scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilmister can pounce on him.
Kilmister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilmister's hands.
Avery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilmister looks for a takedown but Avery sprawls well.
Avery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilmister.
Kilmister wants to clinch but Avery slips to the side
and Avery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilmister pushes Avery off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery slips a straight right by Kilmister.
Kilmister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avery throws a hook but Kilmister blocks it.
Kilmister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilmister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avery manages to avoid it.
Kilmister slaps away a takedown attempt from Avery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Kilmister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister misses with a body punch
and Avery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilmister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avery.
Kilmister throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kilmister defends it well.
Kilmister lands a nice shot to the body.
Avery shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kilmister has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Avery is on him like a limpet, forcing Kilmister back against the cage.
Avery wants a takedown.
Kilmister tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilmister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avery's elbow.
Kilmister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kilmister stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilmister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avery works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilmister keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Kilmister is adopting a defensive guard.
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilmister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilmister looking to control.
Kilmister can't keep his opponent in guard - Avery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilmister is looking to improve his position.
Kilmister misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Avery is taking a breather. Kilmister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kilmister keeping control of the position.
Avery takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Kilmister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kilmister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kilmister connects with a looping right hand.
Kilmister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avery.
The fighters circling - Avery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilmister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Avery actively working from the bottom here.
Kilmister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Avery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilmister pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Kilmister is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilmister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Avery is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avery missing with punches from the bottom.
Kilmister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avery defending well though.
Avery works his way to full guard. Good work.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
Kilmister throws a strike but Avery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmister keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery looking to sit in guard and control but Kilmister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kilmister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilmister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kilmister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kilmister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilmister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilmister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister lands a couple of digs.
Avery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avery tries to strike from the bottom.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilmister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmister controlling from the top position.
Kilmister postures up and lands a big shot to Avery's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilmister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Avery wants to sweep here but Kilmister controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avery throws a right hand that misses
and Kilmister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilmister closes the distance and clinches up with Avery, looking for a takedown. Kilmister pushes Avery against the cage but Avery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilmister works the jab nicely.
Johnny Kilmister is winning the standup battle so far.
Avery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilmister circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Kilmister coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avery. Kilmister does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Avery.
Kilmister moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kilmister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilmister has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kilmister!
A very excited looking Johnny Kilmister made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ricci (ranked 4449 p4p, 327 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 4252 p4p, 316 weight class). 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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31
140 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Ricci takes a swing at Cuida's ribcage but misses.
Ricci misses the jab.
Ricci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuida checks it well.
Cuida throws a jab when Ricci was well out of range.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci feints and then cracks Cuida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuida down.
Ricci misses the body punch
and Cuida counters with a left to the body.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cuida. Cuida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci misses with a body punch
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Cuida tries to clinch
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ricci.
Cuida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci moves forwards but Cuida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Cuida lands a right hook to the body.
Cuida drives through and clinches with Ricci against the cage.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida can't get the takedown.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida has Ricci pressed against the cage.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Ricci avoiding damage as Cuida throws knees to the body.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.
Ricci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuida is rocked!
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!
Ricci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cuida to his knees! Ricci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 1196 p4p, 150 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 2180 p4p, 252 weight class). Brandon Stark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Puno with a jab.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark is rocked!
Stark slips under a jab from Puno.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Puno stalls.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno takes a shot to the head.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puno walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
Stark trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark looking for a triangle here. Puno is fighting it but it looks tight! Stark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puno is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Stark!
A pretty intense looking Brandon Stark took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 2431 p4p, 282 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 2976 p4p, 336 weight class). Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
14 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVaughn moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead lands with a straight right. McVaughn didn't see that one coming.
McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
McVaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
McVaughn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dead with a jab.
McVaughn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Dead misses with a double jab.
McVaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
Dead is trying to break free.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
Dead has hold of one of McVaughn's legs. McVaughn is fighting the takedown attempt but Dead gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McVaughn is pulling down on Dead's head. It's preventing any offense from Dead, at least for the moment.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
McVaughn looking to control.
McVaughn pulls Dead in close to prevent any damage.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McVaughn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dead has closed the distance and engaged McVaughn in a clinch.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn just leaning against Dead, taking a breather.
Dead pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a right hand.
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!
Dead misses with a right hand
and McVaughn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead clinches up with McVaughn and pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Better Dead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Dead.
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead scores with a knee to the head.
Dead manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Dead down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McVaughn clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVaughn or not.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a shot to the body.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Dead misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dead up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dead is keeping busy.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn checks the leg kick.
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
Dead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Dead's ribcage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a leg kick but McVaughn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Dead misses.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but McVaughn pushes him off.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McVaughn finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
McVaughn lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead taking a breather.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dead's face.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dead.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dead moves into the clinch.
McVaughn stalling.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but Dead improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dead tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Dead won't want to take too many of those.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn stalling.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead letting McVaughn take a breather here.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVaughn 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A victorious Gregory McVaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Hernando (ranked 8204 p4p, 420 weight class) and Glen Taylor (ranked 2062 p4p, 188 weight class). Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WCnoBEAT - Meu Mundo. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Hernando connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Hernando staying out of range there.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab from Hernando.
Hernando takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernando, right into the meat.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor stalling.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernando.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Hernando is controlling him.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Hernando takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernando takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Hernando avoids them all with ease.
Taylor misses the jab.
That kick from Hernando tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor defending well as Hernando loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor sizes up Hernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Hernando saw that one coming.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernando connects with the punch.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernando.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernando.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Taylor backs away, Hernando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hernando ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Hernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hernando misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Hernando.
Hernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernando misses with a wild combination.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernando slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hernando there.
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!
Hernando misses with a looping right.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor checks a low kick from Hernando.
Hernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Hernando pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glen Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor misses the jab.
Hernando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando cracks Taylor with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Hernando.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernando clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernando to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernando.
Hernando tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hernando ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernando misses its target.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Hernando instigates a clinch.
Hernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glen Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernando is looking to counter punch.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando with a jab.
Hernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernando has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glen Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Hernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Hernando connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Hernando shakes him off and moves away.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Hernando shakes it off.
Hernando throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernando takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Hernando misses the shot to the body.
Hernando lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Taylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Hernando has managed to clinch.
Hernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton Hernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Hernando.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Taylor.
Hernando trying to land knees to the body.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Hernando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hernando fails to land.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Hernando slips a jab from Taylor.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor cracks Hernando with a good jab.
Taylor moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernando backs up against the cage.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Hernando lands a head shot.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernando connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Hernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor slips under a jab from Hernando.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Hernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernando. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hernando is rocked!
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernando lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor throws a hook but Hernando blocks it.
Hernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slips a jab from Hernando.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Hernando scores with a hook.
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
Hernando is looking to counter punch.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernando throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernando tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernando throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Hernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernando defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
A little feinted left hand from Hernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernando.
Hernando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernando.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor tests Hernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernando scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Hernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Hernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Hernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernando. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Nice shot by Hernando.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernando duly obliges.
Hernando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernando connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Braxton Hernando.
I think Hernando has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braxton Hernando!
Glen Taylor spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro, congrats.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 1707 p4p, 202 weight class) and Mustapha Shiit (ranked 1484 p4p, 181 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeremy but Jeremy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shiit or perhaps it was just good defense by Jeremy, which made it look bad.
Jeremy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustapha Shiit.
Shiit looks for a takedown but Jeremy sprawls well.
Shiit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeremy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiit manages to avoid it.
Shiit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiit drives through with a takedown into Jeremy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jeremy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shiit dives into side control.
Jeremy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shiit asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shiit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeremy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeremy is trying to improve his position.
Jeremy is trying to control Shiit's posture but Shiit avoids it.
Shiit scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy is not content to let Shiit control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shiit trying to control the action but Jeremy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiit wants to control but Jeremy is keeping him busy.
Jeremy is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jeremy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shiit but great work by Jeremy.
Jeremy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shiit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jeremy tries for a kimura but Shiit is defending well.
Shiit sneaks back into half guard.
Shiit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shiit looking for submissions off his back.
Shiit is looking to control Jeremy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiit avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy trying to control the pace.
Shiit looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jeremy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jeremy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shiit is holding on tight.
Shiit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeremy content just to control the position here.
Shiit is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Shiit with that takedown attempt.
Shiit avoids the body shot from Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a low kick as Shiit jumps back.
Jeremy looks to land a body kick but Shiit moved away.
Jeremy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiit.
Shiit tries to clinch but Jeremy is having none of it.
Jeremy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiit can do to turn this around?
Shiit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeremy throws a looping overhand right but Shiit ducks down to avoid it.
Shiit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeremy.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy shows good takedown defense.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mustapha Shiit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy scores with a head kick. Shiit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shiit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shiit off to one side.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustapha Shiit.
Shiit takes one on the button.
Shiit looks for a takedown but Jeremy sprawls well.
Jeremy tried to counter with a leg kick but Shiit avoided it.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiit manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit feints and as Jeremy raises his hands in defense, Shiit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiit wants to pass the guard but Jeremy is keeping the position.
Jeremy has control of Shiit's left arm, preventing Shiit from doing any damage.
Jeremy trying to keep a closed guard but Shiit is proving a slippery customer.
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Shiit from controlling successfully.
Jeremy looking to control.
Shiit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeremy looking to control.
Shiit pushes down on Jeremy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiit is looking to take a break and control but Jeremy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shiit wants to take a breather but Jeremy is having none of it.
Shiit seems to be working for a kimura but Jeremy defends the submission attempt.
Jeremy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shiit jumps into side control!
Jeremy is looking to regain half guard here but Shiit keeps moving and retains side control.
Jeremy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jeremy manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiit is looking for a kimura but Jeremy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiit to get the leverage.
Jeremy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shiit.
Jeremy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shiit.
Shiit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shiit stays in close to Jeremy's body and controls the position.
Jeremy trying to keep a closed guard but Shiit is proving a slippery customer.
Shiit throwing strikes but missing.
Mustapha Shiit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shiit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeremy is controlling Shiit's posture.
Shiit trying to control but Jeremy is working from the bottom.
Shiit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shiit landing some decent shots from guard.
Shiit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeremy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shiit advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mustapha Shiit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shiit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jeremy is trying to get back to full guard.
Shiit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeremy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shiit.
Shiit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy is defending against the submission attempts here by Shiit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy tries to get to full guard but Shiit has control of the leg.
Shiit wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeremy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position.
Jeremy is trying to control but can't.
Jeremy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeremy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeremy is looking to control Shiit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jeremy avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiit passes to full mount!
Shiit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shiit wants to control the pace but Jeremy is squirming around nicely.
Shiit breaks from Jeremy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Jeremy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shiit dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jeremy working to try and regain half guard.
Jeremy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jeremy is looking to get to half guard.
Shiit looking to ground and pound but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
Shiit can't control as he wanted to and Jeremy manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jeremy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiit postures up in Jeremy's guard and throws a big left but Jeremy blocks it.
Shiit stays in close to Jeremy's body and controls the position.
Shiit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiit connects with a couple of short punches.
Shiit connects with a couple of short punches.
Shiit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jeremy's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeremy trying to control the position.
Jeremy keeping full guard, as Shiit tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustapha Shiit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shiit 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 618 p4p, 67 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 1217 p4p, 127 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Miyata has chosen Boa - Energetic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
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42
147 lbs
44 - 31 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Miyata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyata moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Jernit throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Jernit gets caught napping as Miyata dives in and scores a takedown. Jernit manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jernit controlling the position.
Miyata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jernit is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment.
Miyata content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jernit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Miyata looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Miyata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyata's sensitive parts.
Miyata fails with the takedown.
Miyata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyata showed some decent athleticism there.
Miyata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Miyata seems content to control.
Miyata is working for an americana but Jernit has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Miyata was thinking about the submission.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit controlling the position.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit trying to control the position.
Miyata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miyata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyata is pushing down on Jernit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jernit is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyata has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyata is looking to stall here but Jernit recovers full guard.
Miyata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyata trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Miyata postures up.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyata stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit slips a jab from Miyata.
Jernit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jernit 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.
Jernit slips under a jab from Miyata.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Miyata.
Miyata slips under a jab.
Jernit slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Miyata down.
Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jernit throws a right hand that Miyata ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyata also avoids with ease.
Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyata. Miyata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jernit slips a straight right by Miyata.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Jernit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jernit thuds a left hand into Miyata's body.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jernit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miyata manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit cracks Miyata with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Miyata digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit misses with a leg kick
and Miyata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jernit won't be happy with that.
Jernit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jernit wants to control but Miyata postures up.
Miyata postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jernit is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jernit is looking to reverse the position.
Miyata working away.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyata on the ground.
Miyata landing a few strikes.
Miyata working the head and body with strikes.
Kira Miyata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miyata working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jernit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyata's best efforts.
Jernit wants to get back to full guard.
Jernit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyata.
Miyata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyata jumps into side control!
Jernit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jernit is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata scores with punches from side control.
Jernit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jernit!
Miyata tries to control but Jernit wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kira Miyata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Miyata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jernit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jernit.
Miyata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jernit backwards.
Jernit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyata.
A short uppercut from Jernit.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Jernit lands a right hand.
Miyata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jernit prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Miyata breaks the clinch.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Miyata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jernit sizes up Miyata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyata. Jernit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyata lands a head shot.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyata misses with an uppercut
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Miyata connects with a jab.
Jernit moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Miyata ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miyata avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Miyata shoots in.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jernit under the eye.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyata's head backwards.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Miyata counters with a left to the body.
Jernit lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Miyata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyata misses with a double jab
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Miyata.
Miyata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jernit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit misses with a double jab
and Miyata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Jernit.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit is looking to counter the offense by Miyata and move into the clinch.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Miyata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Miyata ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miyata.
Jernit throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Jernit.
A shot to the body from Jernit misses
and Miyata counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Jernit.
Miyata scores with a takedown into Jernit's guard.
Miyata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miyata throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Miyata.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit jabs Miyata right on the nose. Miyata blinks but takes it well.
Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
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!
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jernit.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Miyata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jernit's head.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Miyata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miyata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Miyata 's knee.
Jernit lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jernit tries a knee to the head but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jernit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miyata has his opponent's back but Jernit is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Miyata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata has his takedown stuffed
and Miyata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Miyata connects with a right hand. Jernit shakes it off.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jernit in his tracks.
Miyata lands the left hand.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jernit momentarily.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Miyata moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Miyata's leg. Miyata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Miyata ducks down to avoid it.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Jernit motions for Miyata to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miyata misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range.
Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jernits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miyata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it.
Jernit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miyata is out of range and Jernit settles back down.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit throws a head kick that misses.
Miyata checks a leg kick.
Miyata digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Miyata avoided it.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Miyata seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit had his way with Kira Miyata in that round.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miyata blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit lands with a right hand.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata dives in and scores a takedown into Jernit's guard.
Miyata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyata looking to pass the guard.
Miyata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jernit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit passes Miyata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jernit is looking to advance position but Miyata won't allow it.
Miyata tries to roll over but Jernit keeps him under control.
Jernit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyata keeps working.
Miyata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jernit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miyata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyata trying to hold on to Jernit's head to control him but Jernit postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata is controlling Jernit's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jernit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyata is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyata scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyata slips a straight right by Jernit.
Miyata blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Miyata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miyata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jernit on his heels. He'll look to pass Jernit's guard now, I'm sure.
Jernit has his hands on Miyata's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Miyata controlling him for the moment.
Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Miyata is proving a slippery customer.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit controls Miyata momentarily but Miyata frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata being controlled here momentarily.
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 Bunt Jernit.
I think Jernit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Bunt Jernit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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