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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borhan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opananu Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borhan Khan!
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, Opananu Milan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Milan wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Khan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Milan is retaining full guard.
Khan stands and throws Milan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Khan advances nicely into full mount.
Milan working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milan wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Milan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Khan off and cradles Milan's limp body as Khan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Borhan Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes into the arena with American Encore blaring out of the sound system. Fedor Sambo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Sambo.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Hawk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk 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.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Sambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sambo manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Sambo's guard.
Hawk 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambo wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Sambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sambo manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Sambo's guard.
Sambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sambo trying to strike off his back.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Sambo is retaining full guard.
Hawk 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.
Hawk 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk 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.
Hawk 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.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Sambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sambo manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Sambo's guard.
Hawk passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sambo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doyle Hawk!
Doyle Hawk made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I Told you all i would destroy Mcgreggor,and now im coming for Jamarcus Russell,You Yiffy motherfucker im going to make you pay for what you've done!Keep having your dates with your hand before i shatter it!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adonai King has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonai King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bubba Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King sends Jenkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! King is motioning to the referee to let Jenkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Bubba Jenkins has been cut.
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!
King drops Jenkins with a big left hand! Jenkins is injured, injured bad! King jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonai King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saan Shlamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saan Shlamel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlamel avoids the body shot from Akuapehuale.
Shlamel misses with a body shot.
Shlamel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akuapehuale ducks under a wild hook from Shlamel.
Akuapehuale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Shlamel.
Akuapehuale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shlamel throws a series of punches but Akuapehuale avoids them all with ease.
Akuapehuale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akuapehuale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saan Shlamel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akuapehuale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shlamel tries to bum rush Akuapehuale with a series of wild strikes but Akuapehuale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shlamel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shlamel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Shlamel.
The fighters circling - Shlamel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akuapehuale wants to clinch.
Shlamel misses with a left hand
and Akuapehuale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shlamel.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the side of Shlamel's head but Shlamel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping right.
Shlamel is looking for the big counter here.
Shlamel cracks the inside of Akuapehuale's front leg.
Shlamel throws a leg kick
and Shlamel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Saan Shlamel has been cut.
Shlamel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shlamel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shlamel.
Good standup being displayed there by Shlamel as he connects with a hook.
Shlamel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shlamel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Akuapehuale.
Shlamel is rocked!
Akuapehuale fakes the body blow, causing Shlamel to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shlamel goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaupe Akuapehuale!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cho King Fang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alphonso Bobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cho King Fang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Fang misses with a takedown
and Bobo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King Fang shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King Fang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King Fang.
Alphonso Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
Bobo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bobo connects with a leg kick. King Fang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bobo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bobo digs a good body shot into King Fang's ribs.
King Fang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobo gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobo unloads a knee to the mid-section. King Fang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bobo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo lands a nice knee to the body.
Bobo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bobo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bobo crunches a lovely knee into King Fang's ribcage.
Bobo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King Fang.
Bobo lands with a light punch inside.
Bobo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King Fang takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Bobo.
King Fang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bobo is defending well.
Bobo lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobo displaying some good clinch control by pressing King Fang up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobo.
A shot in the inside from Bobo.
Bobo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobo.
Bobo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bobo.
Bobo lands a good knee to the midsection. King Fang won't want to take too many of those.
King Fang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bobo is defending well.
King Fang looking for a takedown.
Bobo stalling the fight.
King Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
Bobo is leaning against King Fang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Bobo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang wants a takedown.
Bobo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bobo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bobo.
King Fang looks winded!
Bobo landing knees to the body.
King Fang wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobo.
Bobo just leaning against King Fang, taking a breather.
King Fang takes a shot to the head.
King Fang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bobo scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King Fang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bobo is defending well.
Bobo lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King Fang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bobo lands a knee to the body.
Bobo scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bobo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bobo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
Bobo pushes King Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King Fang is rocked!
Bobo scores with a shoulder strike.
King Fang is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobo finish him?
Bobo is pressed up against the cage. King Fang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobo down to the mat. Bobo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobo jabs at King Fang's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobo.
Alphonso Bobo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King Fang throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bobo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobo stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Bobo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
King Fang shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobo tries to sprawl out of it but King Fang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Fang seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bobo, as that shot connected.
Bobo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King Fang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King Fang throwing shots but Bobo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobo trying to control from the bottom.
King Fang throwing shots but Bobo is blocking nicely.
King Fang is trying to work for a kimura but Bobo is defending well.
King Fang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobo defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King Fang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobo is trying to maintain the position but King Fang is very close to passing his half guard.
Bobo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
King Fang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bobo!
King Fang lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang with a couple of short strikes.
Bobo blocking the ground and pound.
King Fang punching from mount but Bobo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
King Fang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bobo's face.
King Fang with good strikes from the mount here!
King Fang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Foot Loves. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
King Fang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King Fang punching from mount but Bobo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobo is trying to escape the mount.
King Fang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bobo hang on?
King Fang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King Fang working the ground and pound effectively.
Bobo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Fang can do to turn this around?
King Fang lands a heavy elbow.
King Fang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bobo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as King Fang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
King Fang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Fang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bobo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King Fang misses with a head shot.
King Fang with shots to the head and body - Bobo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by King Fang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
King Fang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King Fang has control of Bobo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bobo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
King Fang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho King Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobo, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobo.
Bobo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bobo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King Fang dives in and grabs Bobo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobo pushes down on King Fang's head and hops out.
Bobo lands a nice leg kick that just misses King Fang's sensitive parts.
King Fang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alphonso Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Bobo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Bobo gets double underhooks and turns King Fang into the cage.
King Fang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bobo.
King Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobo.
Bobo lands a big head kick that sends King Fang tumbling to the mat! Bobo takes a step backwards and waves King Fang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bobo cracks King Fang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends King Fang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bobo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! King Fang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonso Bobo!
Alphonso Bobo 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Cherubim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ska Asap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ska Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, RJ Cherubim!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asap misses with a head shot. Cherubim uses the momentum to regain guard.
Asap drops back looking for a leg! Cherubim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cherubim manages to kick Asap off! Asap jumps back into Cherubim's guard.
Cherubim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
Asap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cherubim is keeping the position for now.
Asap wants to control from the top but Cherubim keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherubim trying to keep a closed guard but Asap is proving a slippery customer.
Asap is pushing down on Cherubim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cherubim is fighting to maintain full guard but Asap has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherubim gets full guard.
Cherubim is trying to keep Asap in close.
Asap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Asap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Asap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cherubim keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherubim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asap preventing the sweep.
Cherubim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cherubim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cherubim working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asap throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asap wants to pass to mount but Cherubim is defending the position.
Cherubim is holding on to half guard well.
Asap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim is looking for a sweep. Asap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asap is working for a kimura but Cherubim is defending it quite comfortably.
Asap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cherubim is looking to improve his position.
Asap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cherubim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asap throwing shots but Cherubim is blocking nicely.
Asap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cherubim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cherubim tries to get to full guard but Asap has control of the leg.
Asap is looking for a kimura but Cherubim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asap to get the leverage.
Cherubim is trying to get back to full guard.
Asap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cherubim manages to get to full guard.
Cherubim looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap 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.
Asap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asap wants to control from the top but Cherubim keeps moving.
Asap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cherubim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherubim is trying to keep Asap in close.
Asap passes Cherubim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherubim wants to control but Asap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherubim can do to turn this around?
Cherubim wants to improve his position but Asap is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is working for a submission of some sort.
Asap is looking for a kimura but Cherubim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asap to get the leverage.
Cherubim is controlling Asap's trapped leg to prevent Asap from advancing to side control.
Asap wants to work for an arm triangle but Cherubim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asap moves into full mount! Cherubim won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asap throws some wild stikes that Cherubim manages to avoid easily.
Cherubim is trying desperately to improve position.
Cherubim tries to improve his position but Asap has taken his back! Asap has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cherubim tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Asap pushes Cherubim away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ska Asap!
Ska Asap gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garcia Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu's entrance music is Alive. A fine choice. Maki Pulu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Garcia Vega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Vega lands.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Pulu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulu throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega trying to control from the bottom.
Pulu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pulu.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vega wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy.
Pulu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pulu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pulu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vega is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maki Pulu!
Our winner, Maki Pulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabel McStravick looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker has hold of one of McStravick's legs. McStravick is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McStravick can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker stalling.
Parker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is nestled in close to McStravick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parker controlling the action here.
McStravick is trying to stand.
McStravick looks winded!
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker drops an elbow to the side of McStravick's head.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McStravick won't allow Parker to pass to mount.
McStravick wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard.
Parker wants to work for an arm triangle but McStravick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McStravick's head.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McStravick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parker trying to pass the guard but McStravick defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker winds up and cracks McStravick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker wants to pass to mount but McStravick is defending the position.
Parker drops an elbow to the side of McStravick's head.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
McStravick has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McStravick is in trouble now - Parker has advanced to mount!
Parker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McStravick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Parker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McStravick taking shots to the head.
McStravick is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker has hold of McStravick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McStravick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Parker lands a nice shot to the head.
McStravick is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
BOOM! Parker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Parker scoring with strikes but McStravick is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker lands a big elbow - McStravick is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McStravick is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his lightweight title!
Peter Parker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Malandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Tinkl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Malandro!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkl gets tackled into the cage by Malandro. Malandro maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Malandro.
Tinkl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malandro walks away with a smile on his face. Tinkl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tinkl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malandro closes the distance and clinches.
Malandro crunches a lovely knee into Tinkl's ribcage.
Malandro tries to land a knee to the head but Tinkl blocks with his arms.
Malandro lands an elbow inside.
Malandro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tinkl's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malandro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tinkl's defenses.
Tinkl wants to take the fight to the mat but Malandro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tinkl is trying to break free.
Tinkl takes an elbow to the temple.
Tinkl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malandro avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malandro lands a nice elbow.
Tinkl is trying to break the clinch but Malandro has him pressed against the cage.
Malandro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tinkl's face.
Malandro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malandro.
Tinkl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tinkl has been working on his balance at Fitness elite 24/7, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Malandro.
Malandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malandro tries a knee to the head but Tinkl blocks it.
Malandro blocks an elbow strike.
Tinkl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malandro smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tinkl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkl closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malandro 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.
Tinkl advances to full mount.
Tinkl pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malandro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tinkl is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tinkl extends the arm and Malandro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Tinkl!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockheart comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Ocean Planet. Ali Roumani told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rufus Lockheart!
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, Ali Roumani!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Roumani misses.
Lockheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roumani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lockheart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lockheart swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lockheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockheart misses with the head strike.
Lockheart throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumani.
Lockheart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lockheart has a couple of punches blocked by Roumani.
Roumani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lockheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lockheart lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Lockheart.
Roumani blocks an uppercut.
Lockheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lockheart working aggressively here.
Lockheart scores with a shoulder strike.
Lockheart swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roumani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lockheart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roumani jumps guard but Lockheart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rufus Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roumani.
Lockheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockheart.
Lockheart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roumani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lockheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumani is looking for a takedown.
Lockheart working aggressively here.
Lockheart scores with a shoulder strike.
Roumani blocks an uppercut.
Lockheart managing to block the knees to the body from Roumani.
Lockheart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lockheart lands a nice uppercut.
Roumani trying to stall but Lockheart improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roumani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumani breaks the clinch.
Roumani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lockheart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roumani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lockheart is looking to counter the offense by Roumani and move into the clinch.
Roumani misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Lockheart. No joy for Roumani on that attempt.
Lockheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roumani shoots in and drives through. Lockheart sprawls well.
Roumani misses with the combination.
Roumani misses with a body shot.
Lockheart tries to counter by clinching up but Roumani breaks away and moves out of range.
Lockheart moves out of range as Roumani strikes.
Lockheart is looking to counter the offense by Roumani and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani lands a slapping body shot.
Roumani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roumani throws a hook to the side of Lockheart's head but Lockheart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockheart tries to counter by clinching up but Roumani breaks away and moves out of range.
Roumani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lockheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roumani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lockheart sprawls well. Lockheart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roumani gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockheart blocks a jab.
We've been told by Lockheart's head coaches at Golden Gym 13 Elite Coachs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lockheart takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumani lands with a straight right. Lockheart didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Roumani misses its intended target.
Lockheart tries to counter by clinching up but Roumani breaks away and moves out of range.
Roumani misses with a hook. Lockheart ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Roumani misses.
Lockheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roumani manages to circle out of the way.
Roumani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roumani misses with a body shot.
Lockheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Roumani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roumani fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lockheart. No joy for Roumani on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Lockheart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roumani fails to land the takedown.
Roumani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lockheart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lockheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockheart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lockheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Roumani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lockheart.
Lockheart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roumani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lockheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani wants to get back to striking at distance but Lockheart won't allow it.
Lockheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roumani can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockheart.
Roumani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumani trying to stall but Lockheart improves his position.
Roumani can't break the clinch.
Roumani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rufus Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Roumani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockheart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roumani tries to pull guard but Lockheart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rufus Lockheart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lockheart swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lockheart.
Roumani wants a takedown.
Roumani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roumani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roumani scores with a hook to the body.
Lockheart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lockheart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lockheart working aggressively here.
Lockheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Lockheart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lockheart gets through Roumani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roumani tries a body shot but Lockheart blocks it.
Lockheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lockheart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lockheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lockheart prevents a body shot from Roumani.
Lockheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roumani.
Lockheart lands with a light punch inside.
Roumani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lockheart.
Roumani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lockheart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roumani jumps guard.
Lockheart controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roumani keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani keeping full guard, as Lockheart tries to pass.
Lockheart trying to control but Roumani is working from the bottom.
Roumani pulls Lockheart in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roumani looking for a guillotine here but Lockheart defends easily.
Roumani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart wants to control from the top but Roumani keeps moving.
Lockheart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roumani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lockheart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lockheart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roumani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lockheart is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Lockheart dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roumani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Roumani tries to get set, Lockheart tries to push him back and clinch up but Roumani manages to avoid the attempt.
Lockheart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roumani throws out the jab.
Roumani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockheart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roumani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roumani fails to land with a series of punches.
Lockheart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roumani.
Lockheart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roumani.
Roumani misses with a right hand
and Lockheart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lockheart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart misses with the head strike.
Roumani working aggressively here.
Lockheart misses with some punches.
Lockheart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roumani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roumani.
Roumani looking to stall.
Roumani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lockheart walks away with a smile on his face. Roumani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roumani misses with an uppercut.
Roumani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lockheart.
As Roumani tries to get set, Lockheart tries to push him back and clinch up but Roumani manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Roumani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali Roumani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lockheart defending well as Roumani loads up on a big left hand.
Lockheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roumani manages to circle out of the way.
Roumani throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roumani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockheart tries to counter by clinching up but Roumani breaks away and moves out of range.
Roumani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rufus Lockheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roumani looking to pass the guard.
Lockheart keeping moving, preventing Roumani from controlling successfully.
Lockheart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roumani passes Lockheart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roumani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lockheart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lockheart is trying to control but can't.
Roumani trying to pass the guard but Lockheart defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roumani is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roumani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lockheart!
Roumani has hold of Lockheart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lockheart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roumani with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ali Roumani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lockheart's face.
Lockheart is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockheart is working hard here to advance position.
Roumani looking to ground and pound but Lockheart is blocking nicely.
Lockheart wants to control but Roumani is having none of it.
Roumani jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lockheart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roumani gets to mount! Lockheart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Roumani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lockheart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Lockheart!
An out of breath Rufus Lockheart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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