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GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimebag Abbot (ranked 3424 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Juha Maenpaa (ranked 402 p4p, 288 weight class). Abbot comes into the arena with Going The Distance blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dimebag Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot lands a shoulder strike.
Abbot working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Abbot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Abbot misses its intended target.
Maenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbot. Abbot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa tries to keep at a distance but Abbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Abbot manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot working aggressively here.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa cracks Abbot with a nice body shot.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maenpaa's elbow.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abbot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Maenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot tries a body shot but Maenpaa blocks it.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Abbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Abbot scores with a decent looking hook.
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbot.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Maenpaa circles away.
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A short right from Abbot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa.
Abbot is looking to control Maenpaa's arms but Maenpaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abbot has his back to the cage.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Abbot is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Maenpaa pushes Abbot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Abbot blocks it.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Abbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maenpaa as Abbot tries to tie him up.
Abbot is working Maenpaa over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that 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.
Maenpaa misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Abbot checks it.
Abbot has Maenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Maenpaa gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot is pushing Maenpaa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abbot breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Maenpaa circles away.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbot ducks right into an uppercut from Maenpaa.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Maenpaa circles away.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Abbot tries to clinch up.
Maenpaa tries to counter with a clinch but Abbot shakes him off and moves away.
Abbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maenpaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maenpaa clinches up with Abbot and pushes him back against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maenpaa letting Abbot take a breather here.
Maenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa darts in and clinches Abbot up against the cage.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Abbot lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maenpaa prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot tries to clinch up but Maenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Maenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abbot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Maenpaa dips to his left and cracks Abbot with an uppercut!
Maenpaa connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Maenpaa. That snapped Abbot's head back.
Abbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Abbot counters with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abbot has time to react.
Abbot moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot tries to clinch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Abbot to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Abbot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbot tries to clinch up
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot is looking to clinch but Maenpaa is avoiding it.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Maenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa cracks Abbot with an open hand slap.
Abbot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Maenpaa throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Maenpaa. That snapped Abbot's head back.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and Abbot counters with a straight right hand.
Abbot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot misses with a looping right.
Abbot tries to clinch but Maenpaa is having none of it.
Maenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abbot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abbot forces Maenpaa back against the cage and clinches.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Abbot is rocked!
Abbot just leaning against Maenpaa, taking a breather.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Abbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbot working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot seems to have got his legs back now.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maenpaa pushes Abbot up against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Maenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Maenpaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maenpaa works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Maenpaa catches Abbot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maenpaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Maenpaa.
Abbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Maenpaa there.
Maenpaa clobbers Abbot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Abbot avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Maenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbot gets tackled into the cage by Maenpaa. Maenpaa maintains the clinch.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Maenpaa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abbot with a big uppercut! Abbot tries to clinch up but Maenpaa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abbot to the mat! Abbot covers up and Maenpaa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Maenpaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 5880 p4p, 23014 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 501 p4p, 534 weight class). 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 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with the combination.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor wants to stall.
OConnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. OConnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Packer wants to clinch up but OConnor keeps it at a distance.
OConnor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
And OConnor tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
OConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OConnor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
letting OConnor counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Packer works OConnor's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a left hand
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer rushes OConnor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
Packer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William OConnor.
OConnor takes a shot to the head.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor misses with a knee to the head.
Packer pushes OConnor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer misses with some punches.
OConnor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnor gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer tries a knee to the head but OConnor blocks it.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnor controlling the action here for a moment.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OConnor's efforts to push away.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Packer up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
OConnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Packer as OConnor tries to tie him up.
A short left from Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Packer dominated that 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.
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and OConnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OConnor staying out of range there.
Packer looks to throw the jab but OConnor is out of range.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but OConnor avoids it.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Packer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
OConnor jumps guard but Packer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer gets through OConnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OConnor breaks from the clinch.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
OConnor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor moves out of range as Packer strikes.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer tries to clinch up
and OConnor counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
Packer sets himself, and OConnor steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OConnor moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor avoids them all with ease.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
Packer tries to clinch there but OConnor circles away.
OConnor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packer misses with a leg kick
and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor scoring with punches from side control.
OConnor working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OConnor scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Packer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OConnor tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
OConnor is taking a breather. Packer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Packer is looking for a sweep. OConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer trying to control here.
OConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OConnor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OConnor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Packer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OConnor.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OConnor is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
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. OConnor connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
OConnor is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OConnor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OConnor is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now.
Packer tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor misses with a head shot. Packer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Packer misses the body punch
and OConnor counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OConnor pushes Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
OConnor dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnor can do to turn this around?
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor avoiding damage.
OConnor has Packer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Packer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnor backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor pulls guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor looking to control but Packer passes into half guard.
OConnor is looking to control Packer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OConnor avoid being mounted?
Packer content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer blocks the strikes from OConnor.
Packer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
William OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packer is working away from the top position though.
OConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Packer defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Packer, as that shot connected.
OConnor avoids a punch combination nicely.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
OConnor blocks a head kick by Packer.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Packer.
OConnor misses with the combination.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from OConnor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
OConnor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Takeda (ranked 1511 p4p, 2680 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 208 p4p, 339 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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29
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10 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camden fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Camden.
Camden tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Takeda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Camden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camden manages to avoid it.
Takeda dives in and grabs Camden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camden pushes down on Takeda's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camden tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camden swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Camden clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Camden told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camden prevents a body shot from Takeda.
Takeda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Camden regains guard immediately.
Takeda won't allow Camden to sweep him here.
Camden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Camden has wrist control.
Takeda distracts Camden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takeda won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Camden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camden wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camden looking to control.
Takeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Camden's brow.
Camden wants to stand but Takeda is controlling the position.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda won't allow Camden to get back to his feet.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving.
Camden is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Camden's brow.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Camden keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camden wants to sweep but no luck.
Camden looking to control.
Takeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda digs a good body shot into Camden's ribs.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camden is trying to defend but Takeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Camden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is nestled in close to Camden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takeda stops Camden from getting back to his feet.
Camden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda.
Takeda drops an elbow to the side of Camden's head.
Takeda working Camden over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camden is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Camden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeda cracks Camden with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Takeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Camden tries to sprawl out of it but Takeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camden tries to clinch up.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takeda sizes up Camden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda moves out of range.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Camden moved out of range nicely.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Camden gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda stalling the fight.
Camden misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Camden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camden swivels and escapes.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Camden.
Camden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeda swings widly with a right hand
and Camden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camden wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Camden does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Camden.
Camden tries to clinch but Takeda moves out of range.
Camden tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Camden.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazuki Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Camden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda throws a jab when Camden was well out of range.
Camden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camden throws the kick towards the body but Takeda avoids it.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camden slips a straight right by Takeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camden drives through and clinches with Takeda against the cage.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda working aggressively here.
Camden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camden lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Takeda can't get the takedown.
Takeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Camden controls his hands.
Camden blocking some punches.
Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takeda wants to stall.
Takeda stalling.
Camden lands a knee to the body.
Takeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is trying to drag Camden to the mat but Camden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeda has Camden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Camden lands an elbow just above Takeda 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuki Takeda 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. This is the final round!
Takeda shoots in but Camden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Camden unleashes a big counter combination but Takeda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Camden slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camden pinned against the cage. Camden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Takeda pushes him off.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camden regains half guard.
Camden manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takeda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Camden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeda lands with a light punch inside.
Camden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Jaco Camden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
Camden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kazuki Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camden can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Camden is defending well.
Takeda avoids a wild elbow strike from Camden.
A right hook to the body lands for Camden.
Takeda blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camden.
Camden swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camden lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Takeda.
Camden lands a nice elbow.
Camden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takeda avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeda avoids it.
Camden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Takeda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Camden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rice Flair (ranked 3659 p4p, 22568 weight class) and John Johns (ranked 423 p4p, 536 weight class). Rice Flair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair stalks Johns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johns's face. Johns staggers backwards, shaken.
Flair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johns misses with a low kick.
Flair lands a jab.
Johns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns avoids the body shot from Flair.
Johns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flair to score with a decent uppercut.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair throws a leg kick that misses.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns tries to land a front kick but Flair steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice combo by Flair! Oh, that's hurt him - Johns falls to the canvas and Flair follows him into side control.
 Johns is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns is trying to escape the position but Flair is controlling the position.
Johns is still in real trouble! Can Flair finish him?
Johns is trying to improve his position.
Johns seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Flair stalls from top position.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns tries to buck Flair off but Flair is having none of it.
Flair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johns 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.
Flair working away.
Johns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flair haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard.
Flair taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair is looking for a counter combo.
Flair throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flair lands a front kick.
Flair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair feints and then cracks Johns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johns down.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
and Flair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flair scores with a hook to the body. Johns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johns looks winded!
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Flair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
and Flair counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johns! He's just covering up as Flair starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Evans (ranked 2043 p4p, 2961 weight class) and Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 178 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keenan Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from Keenan Jr
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keenan Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Our spies down at at 020 Gym inform us that Keenan Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Keenan Jr has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keenan Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Evans stacks Keenan Jr 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 Evans!
Keenan Jr dodges the ground and pound from Evans.
Keenan Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans cracks Keenan Jr with a big right hand but Keenan Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Keenan Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
Keenan Jr is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Evans landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Keenan Jr wants to control but Evans postures up.
Keenan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Evans takes a little break here. Keenan Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Keenan Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Evans lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Keenan Jr down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Keenan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evans landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Keenan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keenan Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keenan Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Keenan Jr's head to control him but Keenan Jr postures up.
Keenan Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Keenan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans misses with a left hand
letting Keenan Jr counter with a right hand.
Keenan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Keenan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan Jr didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Keenan Jr stops Evans from standing up.
Keenan Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr looking to pass the guard.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Keenan Jr drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Keenan Jr off! Keenan Jr jumps back into Evans's guard.
Keenan Jr wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Keenan Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans is staying active underneath Keenan Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keenan Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Keenan Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Evans struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Evans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keenan Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keenan Jr controlling from side mount.
Keenan Jr trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is holding Keenan Jr down, trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keenan Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Evans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Keenan Jr's guard! Nice work there by Evans!
Keenan Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keenan Jr has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keenan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Keenan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keenan Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Evans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evans is in Keenan Jr's guard.
Keenan Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Evans passes into half guard.
Keenan Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Evans passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr is looking for a sweep.
Evans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Keenan Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr is trying to improve his position.
Keenan Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evans is thwarting Keenan Jr's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Evans trying to control the action but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans prevents Keenan Jr from improving his position.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Keenan Jr's head.
Keenan Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keenan Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Evans's guard.
Keenan Jr wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Keenan Jr being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keenan Jr wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Keenan Jr preventing the sweep.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Keenan Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keenan Jr passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keenan Jr wants to advance to full mount but Evans doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Evans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keenan Jr has Evans in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keenan Jr looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
A relieved looking Cody Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 743 p4p, 899 weight class) and Ivan Bispen (ranked 110 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira lands the left hand.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Bispen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Bispen connects with a body shot.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Bispen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira slips under a jab from Bispen.
Pereira tries to counter by clinching up but Bispen breaks away and moves out of range.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bispen works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Michel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Bispen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Bispen moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Bispen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from Bispen.
No joy there for Bispen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bispen.
 It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
Pereira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bispen misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bispen is pushing Pereira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Bispen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira.
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bispen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Pereira.
Bispen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Bispen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Bispen blocks with his arms.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bispen's efforts to push away.
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bispen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bispen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bispen avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Bispen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pereira on the side of the head.
Bispen connects with a body shot.
Pereira drives through and clinches with Bispen against the cage.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bispen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Bispen blocks with his arms.
Bispen lands with a light punch inside.
Bispen blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen breaks the clinch.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
Bispen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bispen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Pereira has closed the distance and engaged Bispen in a clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
Bispen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pereira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bispen can turn it around.
Bispen is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Bispen's ribcage. Bispen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bispen is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bispen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Pereira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pereira.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bispen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bispen is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Pereira misses with the head strike.
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira tries to clinch but Bispen moves out of range.
It seemed like Bispen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bispen blocks the leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen breaks the clinch.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bispen moves away.
Bispen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Bispen circles away.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Ivan Bispen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Bispen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Bispen digs a good hook to Pereira's body.
Bispen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pereira backs up against the cage.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Bispen is out of range.
Bispen throws out a counter right but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bispen.
Pereira defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bispen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bispen! But no joy.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bispen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bispen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bispen lands with an overhand left.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bispen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bispen is defending well for now.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bispen.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bispen avoids it.
Bispen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira darts in trying to clinch
and Bispen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Bispen avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bispen scores with a nice right hand.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick from Pereira.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Bispen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pereira with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Bispen managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
Good body shot from Bispen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bispen lands with a right hand.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira has closed the distance and engaged Bispen in a clinch.
Bispen prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Pereira has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bispen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Bispen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bispen, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Bispen avoids them all with ease.
Bispen digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Bispen is avoiding it.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Bispen had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bispen. Bispen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bispen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bispen connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Bispen swinging wildly here.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pereira doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bispen.
Bispen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Bispen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispen.
Bispen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bispen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Pereira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bispen dips to his left and cracks Pereira with an uppercut!
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Pereira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bispen throws a good cross that connects.
Bispen tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bispen is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a body shot.
Bispen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bispen is defending well for now.
Pereira is working Bispen over against the cage.
Bispen is trying to break free.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pereira as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bispen avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Bispen as the two fighters clinch.
Bispen lands with a left to the head.
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Bispen tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Bispen is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Bispen breaks from the clinch.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Bispen avoids nicely.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen scores with a decent looking hook.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira connects with a high kick.
Bispen lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bispen.
Decent striking displayed by Bispen there.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pereira scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bispen unleashes a big counter combination but Pereira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bispen takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen scores with a hook to the body. Pereira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bispen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bispen throws a series of strikes that have Pereira backpedaling.
Bispen jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bispen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bispen wants to break free but Pereira has control.
Pereira lands an uppercut.
Bispen wants to break free but Pereira has control.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bispen tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Bispen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michel Pereira did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pereira doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Bispen controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Bispen blocks with his arms.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bispen breaks the clinch.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Bispen. Beautiful body shot.
Bispen throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
Bispen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bispen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira is looking to counter the offense by Bispen and move into the clinch.
Bispen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bispen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pereira throws a body punch but Bispen moves out of range.
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira slips under a jab from Bispen.
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Bispen.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bispen.
Bispen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bispen blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Bispen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bispen's efforts to push away.
Bispen blocks a body shot from Pereira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pereira keeps control of Bispen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pereira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Michel Pereira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bispen prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Pereira digs a right hand into Bispen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bispen's gas tank.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Bispen's head.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bispen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Pereira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Bispen blocks with his arms.
Pereira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bispen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bispen misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Bispen blocks it.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bispen's elbow.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bispen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pereira here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pereira with a knee to the head.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Bispen controls his hands.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bispen is defending well for now.
Bispen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bispen.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Bispen is blocking nicely.
Bispen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bispen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pereira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bispen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Bispen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pereira won't allow it.
Pereira pushes Bispen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira had his way with Ivan Bispen in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bispen slips a straight right by Pereira.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Bispen connects with a crisp jab.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Pereira is looking to wear down Bispen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Bispen slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bispen.
Bispen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Pereira takes a swing at Bispen's ribcage but misses.
Bispen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pereira backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira throws a jab when Bispen was well out of range.
Bispen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bispen lands a jab to Pereira's midsection.
Bispen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bispen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Jab from Bispen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to score with a low kick but Bispen moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Pereira pushes Bispen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pereira.
Bispen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bispen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Bispen blocks with his arms.
Bispen is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Bispen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bispen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivan Bispen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Bispen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bispen prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Bispen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michel Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bispen avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Bispen avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Bispen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bispen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bispen blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pereira at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Bispen tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bispen manages to break the clinch.
Bispen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira scores with a head kick. Bispen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Bispen is just out of range.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Bispen is avoiding it.
Pereira has managed to clinch.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bispen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bispen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
Bispen misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michel Pereira.
I think Pereira 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira retains his light heavyweight title!
Michel Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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