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Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miyazawa Muramasa (ranked 3677 p4p, 167 weight class) and Marc Antoine Chausson (ranked 6421 p4p, 240 weight class). Marc Antoine Chausson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



161 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
170 cm
25
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miyazawa Muramasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Antoine Chausson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chausson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Muramasa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa wants to control from the top but Chausson keeps moving.

Muramasa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muramasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chausson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chausson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Muramasa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muramasa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chausson keeping moving, preventing Muramasa from controlling successfully.
Chausson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muramasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muramasa is really struggling to control Chausson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Chausson misses.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muramasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chausson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chausson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muramasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Muramasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muramasa is pressing down on Chausson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chausson is holding on for now.

Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Muramasa is working for a kimura but Chausson is defending it quite comfortably.
Muramasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chausson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chausson trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chausson wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy.
Muramasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chausson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chausson is looking to improve his position.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy.

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.

Muramasa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chausson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muramasa has cracked it and Chausson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
25%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kahuna Kiele (ranked 3612 p4p, 434 weight class) and Gustaf Alexandersson (ranked 6113 p4p, 554 weight class). Alexandersson has chosen Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kahuna Kiele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustaf Alexandersson's chin.



174 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
196 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kahuna Kiele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustaf Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson blocks a jab.
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Kiele.
Kiele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiele's head backwards.

It looks like Kahuna Kiele has been cut.
Alexandersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiele.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Kiele uses good head movement to avoid it.

Kiele gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kiele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Alexandersson pushes Kiele off and gets back to his feet.
Kiele throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson slips a jab from Kiele.

Kiele gets the takedown into side control.

Kiele has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alexandersson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kiele yanks on the arm and Alexandersson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kiele.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kahuna Kiele!
A relieved looking Kahuna Kiele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gustaf Alexandersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight, man!'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobrov Larionovich (ranked 2084 p4p, 109 weight class) and Ricardo Rasgado (ranked 3165 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



164 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
171 cm
26
137 lbs
2 - 3 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobrov Larionovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Rasgado!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larionovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Bobrov Larionovich has been cut.
Rasgado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasgado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasgado missing with a left hand there. Larionovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasgado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Larionovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rasgado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larionovich is in Rasgado's guard.
Larionovich looking to pass the guard.
Larionovich stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgado.
Rasgado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Larionovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgado controls Larionovich momentarily but Larionovich frees himself.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larionovich stopping the sweep attempt from Rasgado.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasgado managing to control the position.
Rasgado looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasgado throws the left hand but Larionovich avoids the punch easily.
Larionovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasgado.

Larionovich gets a double leg takedown into Rasgado's guard.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasgado controlling Larionovich's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larionovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Larionovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larionovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Larionovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasgado keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado looking to control.
Larionovich wants to pass the guard but Rasgado is keeping the position.
Larionovich trying to control but Rasgado is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich missing with a left hand there. Rasgado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasgado throws a looping overhand right but Larionovich ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado staying out of range there.
Larionovich throws a big shot that misses.
Larionovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Rasgado. No joy for Larionovich on that attempt.
Rasgado slips under a jab from Larionovich.
Ricardo Rasgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larionovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasgado tests Larionovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larionovich misses with a looping left.
Larionovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasgado swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Larionovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Rasgado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgado manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Rasgado's guard.
Rasgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasgado, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobrov Larionovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobrov Larionovich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Rasgado moves into range and clinches up with Larionovich.
Rasgado gets through Larionovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larionovich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasgado.
Larionovich throws a head punch that misses.
Larionovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Larionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Rasgado.
Larionovich throws a head punch that misses.
Larionovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Larionovich.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasgado swings for the body but Larionovich moves out of range.
Rasgado throws a shot from downtown. Larionovich moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Larionovich misses.
Rasgado tries to clinch there but Larionovich circles away.
Larionovich defending well as Rasgado loads up on a big left hand.
Rasgado cracks Larionovich with an open hand slap.
Rasgado tries to clinch up.
Larionovich slips a straight right by Rasgado.
Rasgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larionovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasgado sprawls and moves away.
Rasgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Larionovich.
A jab from Rasgado misses.
A swing and a miss from Rasgado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larionovich throws a looping overhand right but Rasgado ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larionovich.
Larionovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rasgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larionovich throws a hook but Rasgado blocks it.
Rasgado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Larionovich misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasgado! But no joy.
Larionovich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rasgado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Larionovich walks into a jab.
Rasgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Larionovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasgado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larionovich walks into a left hand.
Larionovich ducks right into an uppercut from Rasgado.

Larionovich is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larionovich misses the jab.
Rasgado slips a jab from Larionovich.
Rasgado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Larionovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larionovich walks straight into a right hand from Rasgado - that's dropped him! Rasgado jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Larionovich from any more punishment! Larionovich complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Rasgado!
Ricardo Rasgado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Onaga Sotaro (ranked 1934 p4p, 212 weight class) and Yahya Borta (ranked 3329 p4p, 324 weight class). Yahya Borta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



161 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
175 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart
BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Onaga Sotaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yahya Borta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borta closes the distance and pushes Sotaro back into the cage.
Sotaro throws a head punch that misses.
Borta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotaro misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Borta.
Borta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta lands an elbow just above Sotaro 's eye.

It looks like Onaga Sotaro has been cut.
Borta tries to throw a body punch but Sotaro avoids it by throwing Borta back against the cage.
Sotaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Borta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta lands a shoulder strike.
Borta lands an elbow inside.
Sotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Sotaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Borta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borta working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borta pushes Sotaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Borta.

Sotaro is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Borta.
Oh Sotaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinched against the cage, Borta lands a big elbow that drops Sotaro! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sotaro is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yahya Borta!
After winning the bout, Yahya Borta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
62%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Somerkoski (ranked 3105 p4p, 370 weight class) and David Ngoss (ranked 2573 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.



171 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
182 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin


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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Somerkoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Ngoss!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ngoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markus Somerkoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is looking for a takedown.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss has Somerkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Somerkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Somerkoski misses with a punch on the inside.

Somerkoski successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngoss wants to control from the top but Somerkoski keeps moving.
Ngoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somerkoski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngoss defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss wants to pass the guard but Somerkoski is keeping the position.

Ngoss is posturing up here but Somerkoski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngoss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngoss has to tap! Slick submission there by Somerkoski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
Markus Somerkoski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Galang (ranked 2806 p4p, 341 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 2888 p4p, 351 weight class). Galang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Other Name. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Rickson Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.



181 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0
173 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomar Galang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Galang.
Galang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Galang coming out on top.
Galang tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galang wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie walks into a jab.
We've been told by Galang's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Galang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galang throws out the jab.
Galang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Galang.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Galang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a straight right by Galang.
Galang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galang misses with a straight left.
Galang connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie slips under a jab from Galang.
Galang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Galang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jomar Galang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Galang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gracie is rocked!
Galang cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Galang finish him?
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie throws a jab when Galang was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Galang gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomar Galang!
In his post fight interview, Jomar Galang gave a big smile as he said 'Next time, I'll be more heartless '.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Peltonen (ranked 2690 p4p, 273 weight class) and Hayate Sakurai (ranked 3141 p4p, 310 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



167 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
166 cm
26
151 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arttu Peltonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayate Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakurai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peltonen trying to control here.

Sakurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Peltonen actively working from the bottom here.
Peltonen tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Sakurai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peltonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltonen manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.

Peltonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peltonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sakurai stacks Peltonen 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 Sakurai!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peltonen, who protects the arm well.
Peltonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peltonen, who protects the arm well.

Sakurai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peltonen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sakurai yanks on the arm and Peltonen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sakurai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hayate Sakurai!
Hayate Sakurai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaensak Sor Ploenchit (ranked 1607 p4p, 231 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 2246 p4p, 301 weight class). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



195 cm
26
214 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
175 cm
26
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sor Ploenchit jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sor Ploenchit is looking to counter punch.
Sor Ploenchit swinging wildly here.
Sor Ploenchit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Sor Ploenchit moves into the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit has him pressed against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.

It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sakuraba.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba tries to throw a body punch but Sor Ploenchit avoids it by throwing Sakuraba back against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor Ploenchit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sor Ploenchit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakuraba's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakuraba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Ploenchit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sor Ploenchit as the two fighters clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Sor Ploenchit is controlling him.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but instead, Sor Ploenchit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakuraba into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Ploenchit controls his hands.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit digs a right hand into Sakuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakuraba's gas tank.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head.

Sakuraba is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sor Ploenchit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Ploenchit finish him?
Sor Ploenchit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Ploenchit controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body punch.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sakuraba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sor Ploenchit is unloading with more strikes now! Sakuraba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 435 p4p, 17 weight class) and Nick Gracie Jr (ranked 803 p4p, 38 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



162 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
163 cm
26
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio throws a lazy uppercut

and Gracie Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bonifacio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio is looking to control Gracie Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonifacio avoid being mounted?
Bonifacio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonifacio defends it well.
Bonifacio wants to improve his position but Gracie Jr is controlling well.

Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bonifacio defends the submission attempt.

Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
Bonifacio tries to get to full guard but Gracie Jr has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr tries to pass to full mount but Bonifacio defends it.

Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonifacio tries to get to full guard but Gracie Jr has control of the leg.
Bonifacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonifacio tries to get out of the position.
Gracie Jr is looking to advance position but Bonifacio won't allow it.

Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
Gracie Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie Jr from advancing position.

Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bonifacio defends the submission attempt.
Bonifacio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonifacio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonifacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonifacio trying to hold on to Gracie Jr's head to control him but Gracie Jr postures up.
Gracie Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonifacio defending well though.

Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but Bonifacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie Jr to get the leverage.
Bonifacio is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie Jr sits in half guard.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but Bonifacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie Jr to get the leverage.
Bonifacio controlling the position for now.
Gracie Jr winds up and cracks Bonifacio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Gracie Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonifacio is staying active underneath Gracie Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gracie Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Gracie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie Jr is defended easily by Bonifacio.
A cross from Gracie Jr lands.
Bonifacio clobbers Gracie Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie Jr has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.

It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lunges at Gracie Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie Jr's hand.

Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio is working Gracie Jr over against the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio works on Gracie Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie Jr misses with the head strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie Jr misses the target.
Gracie Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonifacio is leaning against Gracie Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonifacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Bonifacio stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Bonifacio finds it's way through Gracie Jr's defenses.
Gracie Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonifacio defends well and Gracie Jr ends up having to push Bonifacio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bonifacio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bonifacio.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gracie Jr decides to pull guard.
Nick Gracie Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonifacio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gracie Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonifacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gracie Jr trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonifacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is looking to improve his position.

Gracie Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonifacio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Gracie Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonifacio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie Jr wants to pass the guard but Bonifacio is keeping the position.

That's four 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.

Gracie Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bonifacio pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonifacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonifacio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonifacio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.



Bonifacio clinches.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracie Jrs head.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie Jr drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio presses Gracie Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio is working Gracie Jr over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio prevents Gracie Jr from breaking the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
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!
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio presses Gracie Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie Jr throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio had his way with Nick Gracie Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!



Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie Jr taking a breather.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Gracie Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie Jr jumps into guard, dragging Bonifacio to the mat.
Bonifacio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonifacio continues to stall.
Bonifacio works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonifacio is working away from the top position though.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Bonifacio keeps him under control.
Bonifacio is taking a breather. Gracie Jr 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.
Gracie Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonifacio advances to half guard.
Gracie Jr won't allow Bonifacio to pass to mount.
Bonifacio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Bonifacio keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Jr avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bonifacio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bonifacio passes to full mount!
Gracie Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonifacio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie Jr is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Bonifacio controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonifacio controlling from mount.
Nick Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie Jr tries to lock up and control but Bonifacio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie Jr regains half guard.
Bonifacio controlling the pace.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Bonifacio is controlling well.

Gracie Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonifacio pulls his head out easily.

Gracie Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonifacio trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well.
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonifacio 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:44
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:44
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Andres Bonifacio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
46%

 

 
 
 
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