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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terryn Dall (ranked 2060 p4p, 205 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 21951 p4p, 520 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Simmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simmons.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simmons scores with a leg kick.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Nice shot by Simmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall blocks a jab.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simmons misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simmons dodges the punch combination from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Simmons throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simmons won't be happy with that.
Simmons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Simmons throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Simmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simmons - the referee stops the clock and Dall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simmons. Dall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Simmons throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Simmons thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Simmons lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Dall throws a counter high kick but Simmons was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Simmons avoids it well and moves away.
Simmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
A left lands for Simmons.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Simmons throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simmons just manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simmons.
Simmons connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Simmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Dall thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Simmons misses.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall stops Simmons from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dall trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea.
Simmons has his feet on Dall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simmons tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Simmons moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Simmons scores with a leg kick.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Simmons misses the body punch
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
Simmons cracks Dall with a good jab.
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simmons scores with a shot to the body.
Simmons throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simmons.
A big right from Simmons misses.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Simmons.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Simmons avoided it.
Simmons throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simmons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dall.
Simmons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simmons some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Dall crashes against the mat.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons is trying to buck Dall off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
Simmons swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simmons misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ben Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 2628 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 2540 p4p, 283 weight class). Okah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Stone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ghazi Okah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzma thows a leg kick but Okah checks it
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuzma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuzma scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Okah misses.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuzma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuzma wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Kuzma wants to clinch up but Okah keeps it at a distance.
Kuzma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma blocks a jab.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Kuzma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzma throws a right hand that Okah ducks under and follows up with a left that Okah also avoids with ease.
Okah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuzma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okah is in Kuzma's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuzma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Okah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuzma, up you get!
Kuzma cracks Okah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma throws a leg kick that misses.
Okah throws the left hand but Kuzma avoids the punch easily.
Kuzma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuzma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Okah has Kuzma pressed against the cage, preventing Kuzma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okah breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Kuzma throws a front kick aimed at Okah's knee but Okah avoids it well.
Okah throws out a counter right but Kuzma avoids it with no problem.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Kuzma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah dodges the punch combination from Kuzma.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah clinches up against the cage.
Kuzma has Okah pressed against the cage.
Okah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Okah.
Kuzma throws a nice looking combination but Okah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuzma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah avoids the body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Okah avoids it.
Okah catches Kuzma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Okah might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Okah with a jab.
Kuzma is rocked!
Okah lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kuzma goes down and covers up as Okah starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 1458 p4p, 183 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 1271 p4p, 162 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pinchi Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puto misses with a left hand
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puto defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Puto lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Puto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vegas is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
Puto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Vegas seems to have recovered his senses.
Puto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Puto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround standup in the buildup to the fight.
Puto defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Vegas misses.
Vegas moves into range and clinches up with Puto.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Puto blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
Puto breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Puto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puto takes one to the chin there.
Puto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vegas. Vegas obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Vegas does no damage.
Donk. Vegas catches Puto right on the button with a cross.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Vegas.
Vegas slips a straight right by Puto.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puto's hands.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
A jab from Vegas does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
It looked like Puto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas tries to clinch
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Puto should have avoided that one.
Vegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Puto circles away.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puto blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Puto's knee but Puto avoids it well.
Puto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vegas.
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
Vegas throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Vegas misses.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Puto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a jab when Puto was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Puto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
Puto wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegas won't allow it.
A short right from Vegas.
Vegas has Puto pressed against the cage, preventing Puto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puto throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vegas.
Puto lands a head kick. Vegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vegas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vegas lands a nice hook to Puto's body. Puto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puto moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Puto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Puto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Puto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Vegas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vegas tries to clinch but Puto moves out of range.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Puto slips a jab from Vegas.
Vegas looks to throw the jab but Puto is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puto misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puto back to the cage. Vegas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Vegas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPuto.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Puto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto slips under a jab.
Vegas throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto tries to keep at a distance but Vegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puto manages to break the clinch.
Puto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vegas. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Vegas misses.
Puto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vegas works Puto's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vegas scores with the left hand. Puto knows he should have avoided that one.
Vegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Vegas stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puto lands a left and a right that send Vegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Puto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vegas throws an off balance right hand
and Puto scores with a counter punch that sends Vegas to the canvas! Puto smells blood - he's punishing Vegas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vegas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinchi Puto!
An out of breath Pinchi Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Pesonen (ranked 660 p4p, 84 weight class) and Dredman Zeus (ranked 828 p4p, 105 weight class). Pesonen comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Jallu Pesonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dredman Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
Pesonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pesonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Zeus walks into a stiff left hand from Pesonen.
Pesonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Pesonen tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pesonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zeus will feel that in the morning.
Zeus misses with a hook.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Pesonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pesonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
Zeus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeus finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesonen's head.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pesonen delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Zeus.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pesonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pesonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeus breaks from the clinch.
Zeus misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Pesonen tenderised Zeus's leg. Zeus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pesonen sizes up Zeus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Zeus catches Pesonen right on the button with a cross.
Pesonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zeus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zeus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Zeus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen works over Zeus with some ground and pound from guard.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pesonen looking to pass the guard.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pesonen pushes down on Zeus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pesonen 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.
Zeus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pesonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen slips a nice elbow through Zeus's hands, connecting with Zeus's forehead.
Pesonen wants to control but Zeus is keeping him busy.
Pesonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeus's head.
Pesonen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zeus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zeus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pesonen is looking for a sweep.
Pesonen is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeus misses with a wild combination.
Pesonen gets the takedown into side control.
Pesonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zeus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pesonen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zeus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pesonen but great work by Zeus.
Zeus taking a breather here.
Pesonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pesonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Pesonen wants to get back to full guard but Zeus has mounted him!
Pesonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen trying to get back to full guard but Zeus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zeus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pesonen wants to hold on but Zeus pushes him away.
Pesonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zeus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pesonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zeus prevents Pesonen from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen is trying to control but can't.
Pesonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pesonen manages to get to full guard.
Pesonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving.
Pesonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeus is one step ahead there.
Pesonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pesonen controls Zeus momentarily but Zeus frees himself.
Pesonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeus advances position into side control!
Pesonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Pesonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Pesonen is looking to improve his position.
Pesonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pesonen.
Pesonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pesonen is trying to control the position but Zeus postures up.
Jallu Pesonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pesonen's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pesonen lands a nice hook to Zeus's body. Zeus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zeus moves out of range as Pesonen throws a body kick.
Pesonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeus can do to turn this around?
Pesonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zeus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeus throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Pesonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Zeus avoided it.
Zeus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pesonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pesonen.
Zeus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zeus has hold of Pesonen's hands but Pesonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zeus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pesonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pesonen connects with a nice short shot to Zeus's temple.
Nice strikes from Pesonen there.
Zeus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pesonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pesonen wants to take a breather but Zeus is having none of it.
Zeus has hold of Pesonen's hands but Pesonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pesonen thows a huge punch but Zeus dodges it nicely.
Pesonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pesonen misses with a head shot. Zeus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeus has wrist control.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pesonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pesonen wants to pass the guard but Zeus is keeping the position.
Zeus is trying to keep Pesonen in close.
Zeus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Pesonen wants to pass the guard but Zeus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen looking to sit in guard and control but Zeus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeus trying to control but Pesonen is working from the bottom.
Pesonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen working for submissions but it's allowed Zeus to get to half guard.
Pesonen moves into full guard.
Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pesonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zeus is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeus wants to control but Pesonen is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pesonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 658 p4p, 75 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 209 p4p, 27 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: Sugar Rush. Hiroshi Ekaku 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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekaku misses its target.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Green cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Green misses.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green checks the leg kick.
Ekaku takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Green works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Ekaku shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Green staying out of range there.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Green checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Green slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Green responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a body kick.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Green.
As Green backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Green moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Green misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Green misses with a hook.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Green's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Green slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Nice body punch from Green.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Green looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green jabs at Ekaku's body.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku with a body shot.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Green stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Green avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Green jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green lands with a kick to the ribs.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Ekaku takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Green connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Ekaku throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Green in the body.
Green digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Nice body kick from Green.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Green lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekaku thumps Green with a low kick.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 1824 p4p, 223 weight class) and Maui Wowie (ranked 3943 p4p, 406 weight class). Wowie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dont bogart that joint. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maui Wowie!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wowie moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov jabs at Wowie's body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Wowie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Wowie's head but Wowie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Wowie avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wowie is out of range.
Wowie unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Despite the aggression on Wowie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wowie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Wowie tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Wowie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wowie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
Wowie blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Wowie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wowie moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wowie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wowie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wowie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuznetsov. That one must have hurt.
Wowie slips under a jab.
Wowie avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Wowie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
Wowie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Wowie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kuznetsov stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Wowie runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maui Wowie!
During a confident post fight interview, Maui Wowie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte (ranked 68 p4p, 11 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 148 p4p, 25 weight class). Whyte comes into the arena with Bob Marley - Jammin blaring out of the sound system. Garibaldi has chosen Resist and Bite - Sabaton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garibaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Garibaldi lands a shot to the body.
Whyte pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Garibaldi.
Whyte working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Garibaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
Garibaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whyte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whyte is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garibaldi.
Whyte is looking to take a break and control but Garibaldi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garibaldi tries to buck Whyte off but Whyte is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whyte controlling the position.
Garibaldi is trying to control Whyte's posture but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte tries to advance to mount but Garibaldi denies him.
Whyte is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Garibaldi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whyte has control of an arm but Garibaldi manages to advance to Whyte's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garibaldi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi has his opponent's back but Whyte is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Garibaldi.
Garibaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whyte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
Whyte throws a body kick that misses
and Garibaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Garibaldi scores with a shot to the side of Whyte's head.
Garibaldi lands an uppercut.
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Whyte.
Garibaldi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whyte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garibaldi can turn it around.
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Whyte won't allow it.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but Garibaldi blocks with his arms.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garibaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whyte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garibaldi.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
A short left from Whyte.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Whyte stands there with Garibaldi around his waist. Garibaldi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garibaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garibaldi.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whyte just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Whyte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whyte cracks Garibaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whyte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back to recover.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Whyte catches Garibaldi right on the button with a cross.
Whyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whyte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garibaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Garibaldi misses.
Whyte slips under a jab from Garibaldi.
Whyte scores with a jab. Garibaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whyte cracks Garibaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Good shot there by Whyte.
Whyte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whyte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Whyte misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi forces Whyte back against the cage and clinches.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Garibaldi gets control of Whyte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garibaldi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whyte 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.
Whyte trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whyte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whyte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garibaldi seems keen to control Whyte's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whyte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
Whyte preventing the sweep.
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whyte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi wants to control the position but Whyte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Whyte stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garibaldi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whyte postures up.
Garibaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whyte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whyte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garibaldi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garibaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whyte is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Whyte pushes his legs off easily.
Garibaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whyte trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Garibaldi has his foot on Whyte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whyte works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whyte scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Garibaldi.
Jab from Whyte.
A head kick misses from Whyte.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whyte misses with a looping right.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi throws out a counter right but Whyte avoids it with no problem.
Whyte scoring well with a low kick there.
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi moves into the clinch.
Garibaldi scores with a shot to the side of Whyte's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson Whyte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Garibaldi as the two fighters clinch.
Garibaldi lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garibaldi fails to land.
Garibaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Whyte tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Whyte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi lands a right hand.
Garibaldi digs a right hand underneath Whyte's ribcage. Whyte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whyte to keep the fight standing.
Garibaldi jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garibaldi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whyte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garibaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Whyte pushes his legs off easily.
Garibaldi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whyte stacks Garibaldi 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 Whyte!
You can see the frustration on Garibaldi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte trying to control the action but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Garibaldi tries to improve position but can't.
Michael Garibaldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garibaldi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garibaldi controlling the position for now.
Garibaldi is looking to improve his position.
Garibaldi trying to control but Whyte postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garibaldi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garibaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garibaldi is trying to hold Whyte in close to prevent damage but Whyte has managed to pass into half guard.
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back.
Garibaldi is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Michael Garibaldi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whyte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garibaldi tries to land a leg kick but Whyte saw it coming and moves away.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Garibaldi.
Whyte with a hook.
Garibaldi blocks a head kick by Whyte.
Garibaldi throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Whyte catches Garibaldi right on the button with a cross.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Whyte finds it's way through Garibaldi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
Garibaldi tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Whyte blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Whyte as he checks the leg kick.
Whyte digs a good body shot into Garibaldi's ribs.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Whyte.
A good leg kick by Whyte.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Whyte.
Garibaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whyte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Whyte is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Garibaldi throws a head kick but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte connects with a crisp jab.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
Garibaldi wants to counter with a clinch but Whyte pushes him away.
Whyte lands the left hand.
Whyte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whyte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whyte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whyte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garibaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Garibaldi looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Whyte lands a nice shot that snaps Garibaldi's head back.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Whyte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garibaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whyte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garibaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Garibaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whyte scores with a nice strike.
Whyte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whyte scores with a body shot.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whyte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte lands a jab to Garibaldi's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
Garibaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Whyte jabs Garibaldi right on the nose. Garibaldi blinks but takes it well.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Garibaldi shakes it off.
Garibaldi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whyte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garibaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Garibaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garibaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garibaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte had his way with Michael Garibaldi in that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whyte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whyte throws out a leg kick but Garibaldi moves out of range and Whyte only half commits.
Whyte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whyte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garibaldi's calf.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte throws a low kick but Garibaldi avoids it.
Whyte feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Garibaldi settles back down.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Whyte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte throws a leg kick which misses Garibaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Garibaldi tries to avoid it.
Garibaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whyte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garibaldi in his tracks.
Garibaldi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whyte thuds his right hand into Garibaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whyte throws a sloppy body shot
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garibaldi under the eye.
Jab, jab by Whyte - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte with a hook.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garibaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garibaldi catches Whyte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whyte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garibaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whyte checks it well.
Whyte scores with a nice right hand.
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Garibaldi counters with a nice leg kick.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Whyte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garibaldi is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte backing away here, and Garibaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whyte works the jab nicely.
Whyte avoids the head kick by Garibaldi.
Whyte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
Whyte looks to throw a body kick
and Garibaldi counters by clinching up.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Whyte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garibaldi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whyte 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Benson Whyte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Misha Collins (ranked 62 p4p, 11 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
42 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Collins backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Collins lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Nice cross by Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins looks winded!
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Collins thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shamrock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp right that sends Collins to the canvas! Shamrock follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 166 p4p, 22 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
A hook to the body from Dog.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Dog works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Dog avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Dog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog working the strikes but Murphy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog lands strikes from half guard.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
Dog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.
Dog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dog throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dog's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Murphy controlling his opponent.
Murphy prevents Dog from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Murphy prevents Dog from getting the reversal.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Dog is squirming around nicely.
Dog tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dog is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Mick Murphy 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.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
A left lands for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog slips a straight right by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Dog slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Murphy misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Dog.
As Dog backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Dog throws a body kick that misses.
Dog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Dog down.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slips a jab from Murphy.
Dog connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Dog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Murphy swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog misses the jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Dog thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Dog throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Murphy swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
A lazy body kick from Dog
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Dog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Dog.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Murphy.
Some bone on bone action there as Dog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog on the side of the head.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy had his way with Junkyard Dog in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Dog moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog working the head and body with strikes.
Dog thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dog misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Dog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog 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.
Dog misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dog has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Dog landing shots from mount.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dog tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dog throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dog.
Dog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Dog.
Dog working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murphy is rocked!
Dog loads up with a big shot that hurts Murphy! He's pulled Dog in close but Dog has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Murphy survive? More strikes from Dog and Murphy is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Junkyard Dog!
Junkyard Dog is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Junkyard Dog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mick Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'I think somebody roofied me . . .'.
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