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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 3609 p4p, 6090 weight class) and Misao Shimada (ranked 289 p4p, 384 weight class). Misao Shimada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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, Craig Simonsgaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misao Shimada!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonsgaurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simonsgaurd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shimada is tapping! Great win for Simonsgaurd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Simonsgaurd!
After winning the bout, Craig Simonsgaurd 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Manu (ranked 2744 p4p, 6481 weight class) and Haru Moteki (ranked 158 p4p, 262 weight class). Manu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. Nicky Manu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Haru Moteki's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Haru Moteki!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Manu misses the target.
Moteki takes one to the chin there.
Moteki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moteki. Moteki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moteki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
and Manu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Moteki! He's just covering up as Manu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A very excited looking Nicky Manu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Cyle (ranked 2391 p4p, 4511 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 300 p4p, 455 weight class). Bob Cyle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Cyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cyle lands a jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Bob Cyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Cyle ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cyle counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Cyle to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Cyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie slips a straight right by Cyle.
Cyle thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Cyle throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cyle - he's out on his feet here! Gracie follows up with another monster hook that separates Cyle from consciousness! Cyle falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gracie stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alanzinho Lisorim (ranked 3493 p4p, 3118 weight class) and James Island (ranked 402 p4p, 372 weight class). The key to victory for Alanzinho Lisorim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alanzinho Lisorim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Island!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island throws the left hand but Lisorim avoids the punch easily.
Island scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lisorim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lisorim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Island.
Lisorim throws a lazy uppercut
and Island counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Lisorim! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Island!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sikke Vonnegut (ranked 2383 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 207 p4p, 215 weight class). Rodrigo Ferriera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sikke Vonnegut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Vonnegut's head but Vonnegut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Ferriera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vonnegut misses with a hook.
Ferriera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferriera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vonnegut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferriera.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Ferriera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vonnegut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ferriera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vonnegut, who protects the arm well.
Ferriera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Vonnegut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vonnegut is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ferriera tries for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut struggling a bit here.
Vonnegut tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Vonnegut defends it well.
Vonnegut wants to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
Vonnegut looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ferriera tries to control but Vonnegut wriggling away.
Vonnegut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonnegut tries to get out of the position.
Ferriera throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vonnegut has his hands clasped together but Ferriera breaks the hold and Vonnegut is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ferriera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dixon (ranked 2207 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Nico Ressler (ranked 128 p4p, 138 weight class). Nico Ressler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nico Ressler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ressler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ressler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ressler is looking to reverse the position.
Dixon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ressler is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ressler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ressler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ressler keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ressler being controlled for a moment.
Ressler is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon gets to mount! Ressler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon wants to take Ressler's back here but Ressler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ressler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ressler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dixon is riding his opponent, not letting Ressler buck him off.
Ressler tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ressler defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ressler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dixon looking to control.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Ressler from controlling successfully.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ressler won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ressler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ressler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ressler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Ressler tries to get set, Dixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Ressler manages to avoid the attempt.
Ressler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ressler sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ressler to score with a decent uppercut.
Ressler lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Nice cross by Ressler.
Dixon tries to move into range but Ressler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ressler to the ground. Dixon is now in Ressler's guard.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Ressler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Ressler keeps moving.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ressler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ressler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ressler wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ressler is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nico Ressler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon ducks right into an uppercut from Ressler.
Ressler looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Ressler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ressler's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ressler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Willie Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ressler controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ressler misses with a body punch
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ressler is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon won't allow Ressler to sweep him here.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ressler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ressler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon pushes down on Ressler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ressler is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nico Ressler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ressler looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Ressler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dixon trying to stall but Ressler improves his position.
Dixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon looking to stall.
Dixon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Dixon.
Dixon shoots in and bounces Ressler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Ressler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ressler pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ressler is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ressler looking to pass the guard.
Dixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ressler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ressler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Ressler controlling him for the moment.
Ressler wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Ressler from controlling successfully.
Dixon is trying to keep Ressler in close.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Ressler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ressler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ressler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon trying to control but Ressler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ressler wants to control but Dixon passes easily into half guard.
Ressler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ressler is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ressler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ressler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nico Ressler.
I think Ressler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Blevins (ranked 2260 p4p, 1890 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 287 p4p, 251 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Blevins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins connects with a jab.
Blevins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blevins lands with a straight right. McCocker didn't see that one coming.
McCocker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blevins slips a straight right by McCocker.
Blevins jabs McCocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCocker shoots for a takedown but Blevins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blevins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCocker misses with a left hand
and Blevins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blevins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blevins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blevins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCocker shoots in and gets a takedown into Blevins's guard.
McCocker wants to pass the guard but Blevins is keeping the position.
Blevins is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins keeping full guard, as McCocker tries to pass.
McCocker is pushing down on Blevins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blevins is fighting to maintain full guard but McCocker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blevins keeping control of the position.
McCocker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blevins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris McCocker!
Chris McCocker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island clothing lite, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Meril (ranked 1168 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 172 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Meril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meril keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lands a slapping body shot.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Meril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meril throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xin Yi scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Meril.
Meril lands a glancing blow to the side of Xin Yi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
Meril is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lands a body shot.
Xin Yi throws a hook to the side of Meril's head but Meril sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xin Yi manages to circle out of the way.
Meril connects with a nice looking jab.
Meril is looking to clinch but Xin Yi is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Meril.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xin Yi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Xin Yi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Meril avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Meril misses its intended target.
Meril doesn't manage to clinch there - Xin Yi circles away.
Meril moves out of range of the body kick from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
Xin Yi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meril.
A jab from Xin Yi misses.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril scores with a one two! Xin Yi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Meril steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meril instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xin Yi ducks right into an uppercut from Meril.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xin Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meril fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xin Yi, pushing him back against the cage.
Xin Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch there but Xin Yi circles away.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meril takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xin Yi looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
A lazy left from Meril finds it's target.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril moves into the clinch.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Xin Yi is trying to push Meril away but Meril has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril lands with a cross.
Meril misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Xin Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
Xin Yi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meril connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xin Yi scrambles back to his feet.
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xin Yi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xin Yi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meril darts in and clinches Xin Yi up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril has Xin Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Xin Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meril is keeping busy.
Xin Yi working hard to break the clinch.
Meril has Xin Yi pressed against the cage, preventing Xin Yi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xin Yi is trying to force a seperation but Meril has the dominant position.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meril.
Xin Yi is trying to push Meril away but Meril has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xin Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril working aggressively here.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Xin Yi tries to break free but Meril pushes him back against the cage.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi tries to land a front kick but Meril steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meril moves in looking to clinch but Xin Yi pushes him off.
Jon Meril is winning the standup battle so far.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.
Xin Yi misses with a looping left.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Meril misses.
Xin Yi missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
Meril tries to counter by clinching up but Xin Yi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Meril throws a combination. Xin Yi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Meril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meril tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Xin Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xin Yi lands a body shot.
Meril fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xin Yi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meril fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xin Yi, pushing him back against the cage.
Xin Yi is trying to force a seperation but Meril has the dominant position.
Xin Yi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meril rushes Xin Yi and presses him up against the cage.
Xin Yi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xin Yi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Xin Yi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril throws a combination. Xin Yi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin Yi misses with a body kick.
Meril fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meril scores with a jab. Xin Yi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Xin Yi's shoulder, as Xin Yi tries to avoid the shot.
Xin Yi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xin Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Xin Yi tries to get set, Meril tries to push him back and clinch up but Xin Yi manages to avoid the attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xin Yi.
Xin Yi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meril moves into the clinch.
Xin Yi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Xin Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meril misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Xin Yi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xin Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meril tries to clinch up.
Meril dips to his left and cracks Xin Yi with an uppercut!
Xin Yi misses with a left hand
and Meril holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meril scores with a shoulder strike.
Meril wants to take the fight to the mat but Xin Yi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xin Yi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Meril.
Xin Yi works on Meril's body with a couple of short punches.
Xin Yi can't break the clinch.
Jon Meril has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Xin Yi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
Xin Yi breaks the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xin Yi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xin Yi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meril blocks a jab.
Xin Yi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Meril moves out of range as Xin Yi throws a body kick.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xin Yi slips a jab from Meril.
Meril scores with a shot to the body.
Xin Yi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xin Yi misses with a two punch combination.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Meril moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xin Yi's elbow.
Meril scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Jon Meril will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jing Xin Yi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xin Yi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meril closes the distance and pushes Xin Yi back into the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Xin Yi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meril lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meril.
Meril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Meril is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Xin Yi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut
and Meril holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xin Yi tries to break free but Meril pushes him back against the cage.
Xin Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Xin Yi controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xin Yis head.
Xin Yi is looking to break free of the clinch but Meril has double underhooks.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Xin Yi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril tries to clinch but Xin Yi moves away
and Xin Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Meril lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xin Yi backs up against the cage.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
Meril jabs Xin Yi right on the nose. Xin Yi blinks but takes it well.
Xin Yi keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Xin Yi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Xin Yi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meril scores with a nice head shot.
Xin Yi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meril's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xin Yi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xin Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meril wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xin Yi swats away the attempt to clinch by Meril.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xin Yi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril is looking to counter the offense by Xin Yi and move into the clinch.
Meril tries to clinch but Xin Yi is having none of it.
Xin Yi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xin Yi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xin Yi.
Meril rushes Xin Yi and presses him up against the cage.
Meril keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xin Yi's efforts to push away.
Xin Yi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Xin Yi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Xin Yi backwards.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Xin Yi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meril has him pressed against the cage.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch but Meril keeps him there for the moment.
Meril prevents a body shot from Xin Yi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
Meril prevents a body shot from Xin Yi.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Xin Yi.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Xin Yi.
A frustrated look appears on Xin Yi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xin Yi.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xin Yi blocking some punches.
Xin Yi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Nice body punch from Meril - that landed with a thud.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Meril dips to his left and cracks Xin Yi with an uppercut!
Xin Yi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meril works Xin Yi's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meril darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meril on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Xin Yi.
Meril throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Xin Yi counter with a right hand.
Xin Yi misses with an uppercut.
Meril scores with a shot to the body.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Meril lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wetton (ranked 1297 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Tommy Fury (ranked 185 p4p, 257 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Fury!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wetton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wetton defends well.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wetton slips nicely into half guard.
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Wetton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is controlling Wetton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fury wants to improve his position but Wetton is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wetton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Still in half guard, Wetton seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wetton wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury actively working from the bottom here.
Wetton moves into full mount! Fury won't be happy about that!
Fury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wetton looking to control but Fury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fury wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury stops Wetton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fury wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton takes Fury's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fury is in trouble.
Fury tries to break free.
Fury staying busy and making it hard for Wetton to control.
Fury has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fury defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wetton's arms.
Fury tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wetton looking to break Fury's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fury remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wetton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wetton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fury tries to break free.
Fury manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wetton's guard. Nice work there by Fury.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury wants to control from the top but Wetton keeps moving.
Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Wetton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wetton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fury gets tackled into the cage by Wetton. Wetton maintains the clinch.
Wetton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Wetton has Fury pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wetton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fury tumbling to the mat - Wetton dives into Fury's guard.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Wetton from controlling successfully.
John Wetton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury is trying to keep Wetton in close.
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wetton defends it easily.
Fury is looking for a triangle but Wetton pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wetton defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton passes Fury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wetton wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wetton is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
Fury working for a triangle but Wetton defends it easily.
Fury is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wetton frees his head nicely. Oh but Fury has switched to an armbar! Wetton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Fury!
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pop
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