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Highland Island 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Perkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Vacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Vacon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Perkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Vacon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkman tries to land a body kick
and Vacon counters with an outside leg kick.
Vacon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vacon feints and then cracks Perkman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkman down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vacon.
Perkman slips a jab from Vacon.
A lazy left from Vacon finds it's target.
Vacon throws a head kick that half lands.
Vacon lands a nice looking body kick.
Vacon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vacon thuds his shin into the meat of Perkman's side.
Perkman clinches with his opponent.
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!
Vacon tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkman avoids the damage to the body.
Vacon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Vacon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkman avoiding damage.
Vacon blocks a body shot from Perkman.
Vacon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkman's elbow.
Vacon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkman misses with the body kick
and Vacon counters with a head kick.
Perkman is rocked!
Vacon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Perkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Julius Perkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perkman.
Perkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vacon is looking to clinch.
Perkman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkman pushes Vacon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vacon tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkman avoids the damage to the body.
Vacon working hard to break the clinch.
Perkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vacon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Perkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vacon looking to throw knees to the head but Perkman is blocking nicely.
Vacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkman.
Vacon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vacon has Perkman pressed against the cage.
Vacon avoiding damage as Perkman throws knees to the body.
Perkman managing to block the knees to the body from Vacon.
Vacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vacon breaks the clinch.
Perkman throws a lazy head kick
and Vacon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkman misses with a leg kick
and Vacon counters with a nice leg kick.
Perkman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vacon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Vacon.
Perkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkman has a takedown stuffed.
Perkman backing away here, and Vacon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vacon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Vacon slams his shin into Perkman's torso.
Vacon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Vacon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vacon scores with a nice body kick.
Perkman is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vacon throws a front kick that sends Perkman stumbling back into the cage.
Vacon connects with a leg kick. Perkman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rick Vacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vacon is looking to slow Perkman down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Vacon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vacon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vacon swings for the body but Perkman moves out of range.
Perkman moves into the clinch.
Vacon struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkman controls his hands.
Vacon trying to stall but Perkman improves his position.
Perkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vacon missing with knees to the body.
Vacon tries to work over Perkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vacon manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vacon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkman closes the distance and clinches up with Vacon, looking for a takedown. Perkman pushes Vacon against the cage but Vacon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Vacon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rick Vacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkman shoots in but no luck this time.
Perkman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkman is looking to take a break and control but Vacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vacon's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Vacon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkman trying to control the position but Vacon is working away.
Perkman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vacon fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkman in the body.
Vacon scores with a leg kick.
Vacon thuds his shin into the meat of Perkman's side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkman or perhaps it was just good defense by Vacon, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Perkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vacon counters with a nice leg kick.
Perkman shoots in looking for a takedown but Vacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perkman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkman misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vacon misses.
Perkman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vacon counters with a nice body kick.
Julius Perkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkman throws a sloppy head kick
and Vacon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perkman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vacon.
Vacon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Vacon as Perkman shoots in.
Vacon lands a leg kick that knocks Perkman off balance momentarily.
Vacon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vacon.
Vacon lands a big head kick that sends Perkman tumbling to the mat! Vacon takes a step backwards and waves Perkman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vacon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vacon wants to clinch.
Vacon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vacon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vacon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkman on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Vacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vacon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perkman under the eye.
Perkman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vacon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkman avoids it.
Perkman managing to block the knees to the body from Vacon.
Vacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vacon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vacon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vacon.
Perkman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vacon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vacon lands a nice looking body kick.
Vacon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkman fails with the takedown
and Vacon counters with a head kick that drops Perkman to the mat! Perkman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Perkman tries to clinch up but Vacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Vacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Vacon.
Perkman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vacon lands with a kick to the temple. Perkman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vacon, right into the meat.
Perkman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perkman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vacon counters with a huge head kick that drops Perkman! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Vacon!
After the big win, Rick Vacon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt McGirt 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michal Wyrzykowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrzykowski connects with a high kick.
McGirt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyrzykowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGirt shoots in but no luck this time.
McGirt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyrzykowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Wyrzykowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGirt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wyrzykowski fails with a takedown attempt.
McGirt closes the distance and pushes Wyrzykowski back into the cage.
McGirt tries to land a knee to the head but Wyrzykowski blocks with his arms.
Wyrzykowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski can't break the clinch.
McGirt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wyrzykowski's face.
McGirt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wyrzykowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGirt scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michal Wyrzykowski has been cut.
McGirt throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGirt lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is trying to force a seperation but McGirt has the dominant position.
McGirt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGirt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGirt is stalling here.
Wyrzykowski is trying to break the clinch but McGirt is controlling him.
McGirt tries to throw a body punch but Wyrzykowski avoids it by throwing McGirt back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt missing with knees to the body.
Wyrzykowski lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wyrzykowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGirt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for McGirt to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGirt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGirt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyrzykowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Wyrzykowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wyrzykowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGirt instigates a clinch.
McGirt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyrzykowski's defenses.
McGirt misses with a knee to the head.
Wyrzykowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wyrzykowski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from McGirt.
McGirt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyrzykowski blocks an elbow strike from McGirt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt misses with a knee to the head.
Wyrzykowski is trying to force a seperation but McGirt has the dominant position.
McGirt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wyrzykowski's face.
McGirt lands a good knee to the midsection. Wyrzykowski won't want to take too many of those.
Wyrzykowski is looking to break free of the clinch but McGirt has double underhooks.
McGirt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wyrzykowski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wyrzykowski tries to break free but McGirt pushes him back against the cage.
McGirt misses with a knee to the head.
McGirt working Wyrzykowski over with knees to the body.
McGirt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wyrzykowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGirt taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt keeps control of Wyrzykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyrzykowski backwards.
McGirt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGirt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wyrzykowski blocks it with crossed arms.
McGirt connects with a knee to the head.
McGirt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wyrzykowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGirt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wyrzykowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski dodges an elbow strike from McGirt.
McGirt scores with a hook to the body.
McGirt scores with a knee to the head.
Wyrzykowski tries to break the clinch but McGirt is controlling the position.
McGirt lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyrzykowski being controlled against the cage.
McGirt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyrzykowski's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Wyrzykowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGirt moves into the clinch.
Wyrzykowski takes a shot to the head.
McGirt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wyrzykowski is trying to break the clinch but McGirt has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGirt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Wyrzykowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirt misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is trying to push McGirt away but McGirt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGirt keeps control of Wyrzykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from McGirt.
Wyrzykowski working hard to break the clinch.
McGirt has Wyrzykowski pushed against the cage.
McGirt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
McGirt effectively controlling the action here.
McGirt keeps control of Wyrzykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGirt avoiding damage as Wyrzykowski throws knees to the body.
McGirt lands a knee to the head.
McGirt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt misses with an elbow strike.
McGirt lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGirt.
McGirt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wyrzykowski working hard to break the clinch.
Dirt McGirt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Wyrzykowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirt lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGirt tries a knee to the head but Wyrzykowski blocks it.
McGirt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGirt stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGirt keeps control of Wyrzykowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGirt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!
Post fight, Dirt McGirt took to the microphone: 'Nigga you could never fuck with me, my nigga
I'll fuck you up right now! What? What? What?
Bust your motherfucking ass boy!
I ain't no motherfucking joke, you know who you talking to?
Ol' Dirty Bastard! ill fuck you up right now'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faflatas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyoti MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Faflatas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jyoti MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faflatas doesn't seem phased though.
Faflatas darts in and clinches MacArthur up against the cage.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faflatas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faflatas scores a nice knee to the body.
Faflatas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur smiles and moves away.
MacArthur connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur thows a leg kick but Faflatas checks it
and Faflatas counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faflatas misses with a takedown
and MacArthur counters with a left to the body.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Faflatas shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Faflatas moved away.
Faflatas has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by MacArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faflatas checks a leg kick.
Faflatas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Faflatas clinches up against the cage.
Faflatas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacArthur's defenses.
MacArthur pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur is trying to stall.
Faflatas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faflatas lands an elbow just above MacArthur 's eye.
MacArthur is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Faflatas is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacArthur lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas avoiding damage as MacArthur throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur.
MacArthur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Faflatas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faflatas.
Faflatas goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faflatas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faflatas has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jyoti MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by MacArthur.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faflatas at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a body shot.
MacArthur throws a low kick, looking for Faflatas's leg but Faflatas calmly moves out of range.
Faflatas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faflatas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Faflatas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faflatas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Faflatas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faflatas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faflatas.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faflatas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faflatas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from MacArthur.
MacArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but MacArthur holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur wants to stall.
Faflatas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faflatas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faflatas managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
MacArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to stall.
MacArthur lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Faflatas avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from MacArthur.
Faflatas struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur controls his hands.
Faflatas blocks an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Faflatas lands a left hand.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faflatas jumps guard but MacArthur stands there with Faflatas around his waist. Faflatas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faflatas can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur controls the action.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacArthur in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faflatas fails to pull guard.
Faflatas tries to work over MacArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into MacArthur's ribcage.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
A short uppercut from MacArthur.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Faflatas throws knees to the body.
MacArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyoti MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Faflatas closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur, looking for a takedown. Faflatas pushes MacArthur against the cage but MacArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacArthur throws a combination that misses
and Faflatas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faflatas fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur connects with the punch.
Faflatas is rocked!
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!
Faflatas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Faflatas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur manages to get back to half guard.
Faflatas seems to have got his legs back now.
MacArthur regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur looking to control but Faflatas passes into half guard.
Faflatas decides to stand and escape the position.
Faflatas shoots in and bounces MacArthur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur working for submissions but it's allowed Faflatas to get to half guard.
Faflatas stands up and beckons MacArthur to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacArthur duly obliges.
Faflatas wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faflatas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Faflatas's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur. That snapped Faflatas's head back.
Faflatas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from MacArthur misses
and Faflatas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacArthur thinking.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faflatas is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faflatas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur scores with a one two! Faflatas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faflatas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Faflatas's head back.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
Faflatas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Faflatas on that attempt.
Faflatas checks the leg kick.
Faflatas doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faflatas's hands.
Jyoti MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur lands a jab to Faflatas's midsection.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faflatas shoots for a takedown but MacArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faflatas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur as he avoids it easily.
Faflatas moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur.
Nick Faflatas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyoti MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacArthur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyoti MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturas DidisisM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wallace might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BraveHeart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Wallace!
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, Arturas DidisisM!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables DidisisM to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DidisisM connects with a couple of short punches.
DidisisM slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DidisisM postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DidisisM postures up.
DidisisM has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace has his foot on DidisisM's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DidisisM works his way back into a safe position though.
DidisisM advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DidisisM with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DidisisM's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but DidisisM is very close to passing his half guard.
DidisisM controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
DidisisM has closed the distance and engaged Wallace in a clinch.
DidisisM jumps guard and drags Wallace to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DidisisM controlling the position.
DidisisM is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
DidisisM is controlling Wallace's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DidisisM is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wallace frees his head nicely. Oh but DidisisM has switched to an armbar! Wallace is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturas DidisisM!
William Wallace spoke after the fight, saying 'freedom'.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Munro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munro as he avoids it easily.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Munro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munro fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munro pinned against the cage. Munro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munro throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Munro misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz dives in and grabs Munro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munro pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Kyle Munro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
A head kick by Munro misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munro swivels and escapes.
Munro thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Munro is breathing heavily.
Munro throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munro stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Munro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Munro misses with a head kick.
Munro throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Munro throws a leg kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Munro shows good takedown defense.
Diaz dives in and grabs Munro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munro pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Munro.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munro throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Munro.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyle Munro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munro circles away.
Munro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Munro thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Munro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Munro shows good takedown defense.
Munro lands a high kick!
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munro.
Munro throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Munro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Munro gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Munro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munro is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Munro circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munro. That one must have hurt.
Munro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four 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!
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Munro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Munro up and slammed him! Munro can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Munro is avoiding damage well.
Munro is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Munro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Munro.
Munro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle Munro is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munro defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Munro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Munro misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Munro shows good takedown defense.
A head kick by Munro misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pulls Munro into guard.
Munro is looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munro is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munro tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Munro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Munro swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots and Munro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Munro wants to escape the position.
Munro avoids the strikes from Diaz.
Munro wants to escape the position.
Munro trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Munro is looking for a way out.
Munro rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diaz working for the choke.
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munro turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Munro postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Munro wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munro is aware though and is defending well.
Munro is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Munro has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Munro is controlling well.
Munro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munro is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Munro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Munro slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Munro tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Munro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Munro misses with a body shot.
Munro leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munro throws a head kick that misses.
Munro throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Munro misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Munro backing up. Munro nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Munro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Munro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munro throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Munro sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Munro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Diaz 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.
Diaz throwing shots but Munro is blocking nicely.
Munro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diaz jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Munro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Diaz controlling the position.
Munro 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.
Munro is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz staying calm.
Munro dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Munro is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Munro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle Munro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Munro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Munro throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Munro throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Munro blocks it well.
Diaz rushes Munro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Munro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz avoiding damage as Munro throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munro misses with a knee to the head.
Munro gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Munro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Munro prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Munro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munro missing with knees to the body.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Munro pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Munro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munro trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
A pretty intense looking Nick Diaz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieta Vivian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Faulk looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kieta Vivian!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk connects with a right hand. Vivian shakes it off.
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but Vivian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faulk misses with a low kick.
Faulk scores with a nice strike.
Faulk throws a leg kick that misses.
Vivian darts in looking for a takedown but Faulk gets double underhooks and turns Vivian into the cage.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faulk as he avoids it easily.
Edward Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian goes for a double leg but Faulk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faulk continues to drive forward.
Faulk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vivian.
Faulk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Faulk throws a shot to the body.
Faulk scores with a jab.
Vivian tries to move into range but Faulk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Faulk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vivian. Vivian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vivian tries to keep at a distance but Faulk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faulk is pressed up against the cage. Vivian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faulk down to the mat. Faulk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vivian looks winded!
Faulk lands an overhand right.
Vivian gets tackled into the cage by Faulk. Faulk maintains the clinch.
Vivian is working for takedown but Faulk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vivian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faulk lands a left hand.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Faulk.
Faulk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faulk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk prevents the takedown attempt.
Vivian is working for takedown but Faulk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
Vivian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faulk is defending well.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faulk avoiding damage.
Vivian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faulk works on Vivian's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
Vivian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Vivian.
Vivian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faulk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faulk lands a right hook to the body.
Faulk lands a jab to the nose.
Vivian shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed Vivian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faulk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faulk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faulk scores with a nice head shot.
Faulk lands a jab to the head.
Faulk throws a right and a left that Vivian avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vivian shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faulk misses with a leg kick
and Vivian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vivian.
Faulk working aggressively here.
Vivian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Faulk can't fight it off and eventually Vivian manages to take the fight to the floor. Faulk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vivian pushes down on Faulk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vivian 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! Faulk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata has chosen Soundcritters - Haka War Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
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, Tangaroa Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Cesar Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cesar Chavez pulls guard.
Ngata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngata is posturing up here but Cesar Chavez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngata has to tap! Slick submission there by Cesar Chavez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Lesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Fibonacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fibonacci has chosen Con te partiro as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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197 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephen Lesley!
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, Otto Fibonacci!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lesley.
Fibonacci loads up on a big right hand but Lesley slips the punch.
Fibonacci has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fibonacci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesley.
Fibonacci misses with a looping left.
Lesley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fibonacci just misses with a punch to the body.
Fibonacci throws the left hand but Lesley avoids the punch easily.
Stephen Lesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fibonacci looks to throw the jab but Lesley is out of range.
Lesley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fibonacci.
The crowd cheers as Lesley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fibonacci doesn't seem phased though.
Fibonacci throws a looping overhand right but Lesley ducks down to avoid it.
Lesley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses the shot to the body.
Fibonacci misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lesley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fibonacci.
Fibonacci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fibonacci checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesley.
Fibonacci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lesley.
Lesley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fibonacci's calf.
Fibonacci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesley was well out of range. Poor timing from Fibonacci.
Fibonacci is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fibonacci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fibonacci misses with a wild body shot.
Fibonacci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesley.
Fibonacci looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesley is just out of range.
Lesley scores with a head kick.
Fibonacci throws a shot from downtown. Lesley moves away and avoids it.
Fibonacci walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fibonacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesley moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesley looks to throw the jab but Fibonacci is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fibonacci! But no joy.
Lesley works Fibonacci's body with a nice hook.
Lesley throws out a powerful jab.
Lesley connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesley. Fibonacci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fibonacci works over Lesley's head and body with a nice combination.
Lesley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fibonacci.
Fibonacci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesley.
The fighters circling - Fibonacci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fibonacci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lesley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fibonacci scrambles back to his feet.
Lesley misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesley with a nice cross.
Lesley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lesley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fibonacci was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesley.
Fibonacci looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesley is just out of range.
Lesley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lesley tries to land a front kick but Fibonacci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lesley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesley moves out of range as Fibonacci strikes.
A big left from Fibonacci misses.
Lesley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Lesley.
Fibonacci misses with a wild body shot.
Fibonacci thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesley.
Lesley delivers a nice body kick.
Lesley lands with a nice body kick.
Lesley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesley scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesley is looking to slow Fibonacci down with leg kicks.
Fibonacci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fibonacci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesley finds it's way round the side to connect with Fibonacci's head.
Lesley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fibonacci.
Fibonacci needs to keep his hands up - Lesley had a free shot at his head there.
Fibonacci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fibonacci misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Lesley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesley wants to clinch up but Fibonacci keeps it at a distance.
Lesley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Fibonacci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fibonacci might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lesley has got the better of the exchanges.
Lesley looks to land a right hand but Fibonacci moved out of range.
Lesley throws a chopping leg kick but Fibonacci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesley.
Lesley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lesley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesley ducks under a wild hook from Fibonacci.
Lesley connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesley misses with a straight left.
Fibonacci throws out a counter right but Lesley avoids it with no problem.
Lesley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lesley moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fibonacci can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lesley - that landed with a thud.
Lesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fibonacci can do to turn this around?
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Lesley tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Fibonacci is trying to break the clinch but Lesley is controlling him.
Lesley misses with some punches.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fibonacci has had enough of the clinch but Lesley keeps him there for the moment.
Lesley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesley stalling the fight.
Lesley tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesley.
Lesley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fibonacci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesley lands a left hand.
Lesley lands with a right to the head.
Lesley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Lesley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fibonacci.
Lesley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci tries to break the clinch but Lesley is controlling the position.
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Lesley has Fibonacci pressed against the cage, preventing Fibonacci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesley misses with some punches.
Lesley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesley takes a shot to the head.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesley misses with a body punch.
Fibonacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesley is leaning against Fibonacci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesley misses with the head strike.
Fibonacci is trying to break the clinch but Lesley has him pressed against the cage.
Lesley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fibonacci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesley has him pressed against the cage.
Lesley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesley.
Lesley manages to break the clinch.
Fibonacci misses with a straight right.
Lesley clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lesley.
Lesley misses with a body punch.
Lesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fibonacci has had enough of the clinch but Lesley keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Lesley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesley breaks the clinch.
Lesley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fibonacci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fibonacci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesley jabs Fibonacci to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Lesley.
Lesley throws a right hand that Fibonacci ducks under and follows up with a left that Fibonacci also avoids with ease.
Lesley scores with a decent looking hook.
Fibonacci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fibonacci's sensitive parts.
Lesley throws a lazy right hand but Fibonacci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Fibonacci misses.
Lesley lands a leg kick that knocks Fibonacci off balance momentarily.
Lesley looks to land a body kick but Fibonacci moved away.
Fibonacci misses with a hook. Lesley ducked under it nicely.
Lesley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fibonacci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesley.
Lesley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Lesley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fibonacci misses with a series of wild punches.
Fibonacci takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fibonacci misses the jab.
Lesley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fibonacci throws a sloppy body shot
and Lesley counters with a left to the body.
Fibonacci lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesley. Fibonacci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fibonacci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesley.
Lesley scores with a one two! Fibonacci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fibonacci misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Lesley finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fibonacci takes a swing at Lesley's ribcage but misses.
Lesley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lesley lands a nice hook to Fibonacci's body. Fibonacci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fibonacci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fibonacci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephen Lesley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fibonacci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fibonacci has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesley.
Fibonacci throws a hook to the side of Lesley's head but Lesley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Lesley.
Lesley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fibonacci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Fibonacci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lesley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stephen Lesley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fibonacci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Fibonacci does no damage.
Lesley is looking to clinch.
Fibonacci swings for the body but Lesley moves out of range.
Lesley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fibonacci.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fibonacci looks to throw the jab but Lesley is out of range.
Lesley tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Fibonacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lesley gets a clinch.
Fibonacci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesley's elbow.
Stephen Lesley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lesley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fibonacci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesley blocking some punches.
Fibonacci is trying to push Lesley away but Lesley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fibonacci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fibonacci tries to break the clinch but Lesley is controlling the position.
Fibonacci struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesley controls his hands.
Fibonacci is trying to break free.
Fibonacci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fibonacci misses with a punch to the body.
Fibonacci can't find room to land a body shot as Lesley controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lesley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fibonacci is trying to break the clinch but Lesley has him pressed against the cage.
Fibonacci is trying to break free.
Fibonacci tries to circle away but Lesley has him pinned against the cage.
Fibonacci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesley breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fibonacci misses the target.
Fibonacci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fibonacci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fibonacci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otto Fibonacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Lesley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Lesley!
An out of breath Stephen Lesley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CeeTee Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CeeTee Fletcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chest Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell misses with a looping left.
Fletcher checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rockwell. Beautiful body shot.
Fletcher misses with a right hand
and Fletcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fletcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Fletcher slips the punch.
A big right from Fletcher misses.
Fletcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fletcher checks a low kick from Rockwell.
Rockwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tried to score with a low kick but Fletcher checks it.
Fletcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fletcher throws out a loose jab but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fletcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fletcher connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fletcher checks a low kick from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a front kick aimed at Fletcher's knee but Fletcher avoids it well.
Fletcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
Rockwell checks a low kick from Fletcher.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Fletcher. Those never looked like landing.
Rockwell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Fletcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
A quick step to the side and Fletcher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fletcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fletcher is just out of range.
Rockwell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher checks a low kick from Rockwell.
Fletcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Fletcher is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell avoids the body shot from Fletcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell jabs Fletcher right on the nose. Fletcher blinks but takes it well.
Fletcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockwell tries to land a leg kick but Fletcher saw it coming and moves away.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockwell misses with a low kick.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Rockwell thows a leg kick but Fletcher checks it
and Fletcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fletcher throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Fletcher swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell wants to land a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
Fletcher connects with the punch.
Fletcher misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fletcher throws a low kick but Rockwell avoids it.
Fletcher misses with a hook.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fletcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fletcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Fletcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Fletcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fletcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rockwell slips under a jab from Fletcher.
Rockwell drops his hands momentarily and Fletcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
Rockwell's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rockwell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockwell! But no joy.
Rockwell throws a hook to the side of Fletcher's head but Fletcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fletcher looks to land a combination but Rockwell avoids it well.
A jab from Fletcher finds it's way through Rockwell's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fletcher.
A big right from Fletcher misses.
Fletcher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fletcher backing away here, and Rockwell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockwell misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Fletcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Rockwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fletcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fletcher missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fletcher looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Fletcher cracks Rockwell with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that CeeTee Fletcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fletcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockwell misses with a wild body shot.
Rockwell punishes Fletcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Fletcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rockwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockwell misses with a low kick as Fletcher jumps back.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher misses with a looping left.
Donk. Fletcher catches Rockwell right on the button with a cross.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fletcher with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockwell.
Fletcher misses with a leg kick.
Fletcher throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
Fletcher connects with a body shot.
Fletcher misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rockwell. That snapped Fletcher's head back.
Fletcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fletcher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fletcher misses with a right hand
and Rockwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockwell takes a swing at Fletcher's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell throws a series of strikes that have Fletcher backpedaling.
Fletcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Fletcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fletcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Fletcher moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fletcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Fletcher finds it's way through Rockwell's defenses.
Fletcher throws a push kick but Rockwell slaps the foot to one side.
CeeTee Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Fletcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fletcher also avoids with ease.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Fletcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Fletcher.
Rockwell misses with a hook. Fletcher ducked under it nicely.
Fletcher staying out of range there.
Rockwell throws a looping overhand right but Fletcher ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Fletcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fletcher gets a clinch.
Rockwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fletcher.
Fletcher lands a nice uppercut.
Fletcher blocks an uppercut.
Fletcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fletcher has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell.
Rockwell tries to work over Fletcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockwell lands with a right to the head.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fletcher.
Rockwell misses with the head strike.
Fletcher lands an uppercut.
Fletcher tries to work over Rockwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rockwell.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Fletcher moves away and avoids it.
Fletcher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell tries to keep at a distance but Fletcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fletcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fletcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Fletcher on the inside.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Fletcher.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fletcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fletcher blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
Fletcher scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head.
CeeTee Fletcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the side of Fletcher's head.
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Fletcher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CeeTee Fletcher dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fletcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Fletcher.
Fletcher throws out a loose jab but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Fletcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell.
Fletcher misses with a shot to the body
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Fletcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Despite the aggression on Rockwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Fletcher.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fletcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockwell misses with a leg kick
and Fletcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell slips under a jab.
Fletcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Fletcher misses
and Fletcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Rockwell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fletcher is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Fletcher blocks the low kick.
Fletcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockwell blocks a head kick by Fletcher.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Fletcher saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fletcher. Rockwell shrugs it off though.
Fletcher throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Fletcher counters with an outside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Fletcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fletcher drives through and clinches with Rockwell against the cage.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell trying to stall but Fletcher improves his position.
Fletcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Fletcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fletcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockwell wants to land a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
Fletcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell throws a one two combo.
Fletcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fletcher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockwell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockwell checks a leg kick.
Rockwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fletcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell lands a really nice looking cross but Fletcher seems unphased.
Rockwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Fletcher slips the punch.
Rockwell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range and Rockwell settles back down.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher tries to clinch up.
Fletcher blocks a leg kick.
Rockwell blocks a low kick nicely.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Rockwell's shoulder, as Rockwell tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Rockwell lands a body shot.
Fletcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell.
Fletcher avoids the head kick by Rockwell.
Fletcher clinches up with Rockwell and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Rockwell.
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fletcher prevents a body shot from Rockwell.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chest Rockwell just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Fletcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fletcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockwell takes a swing at Fletcher's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher walks into a left hand.
Fletcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Rockwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fletcher misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Fletcher blocks the low kick.
Fletcher misses the jab.
Fletcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rockwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Fletcher.
Rockwell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fletcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
Fletcher tries to land a body kick
and Rockwell counters with a low kick, right behind Fletcher 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fletcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fletcher throws a quick counter head kick but Rockwell was just out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Fletcher blocks it.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fletcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.
Rockwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fletcher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fletcher lands a body shot.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Fletcher avoids them all with ease.
Fletcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Rockwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Fletcher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fletcher walks into a left hand.
Rockwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fletcher.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Fletcher slips the punch.
It looked like Fletcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Rockwell misses
and Fletcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Rockwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fletcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fletcher.
Fletcher stalling in the clinch but Rockwell improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fletcher tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Fletcher back against the cage.
Rockwell is looking to control Fletcher's arms but Fletcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rockwell has his back to the cage.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fletcher.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fletcher.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fletcher.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fletcher misses with the head strike.
Rockwell slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
Fletcher presses Rockwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rockwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fletcher backwards.
Rockwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockwell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fletcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockwell slips a jab from Fletcher.
Rockwell scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fletcher checks a low kick from Rockwell.
Rockwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that CeeTee Fletcher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fletcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockwell swings for the body but Fletcher moves out of range.
Rockwell scores with a nice head shot.
Fletcher checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockwell throws out a loose jab but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fletcher swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Rockwell lands with a hook. Fletcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockwell wants to land a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
Fletcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockwell throws a chopping leg kick but Fletcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Fletcher moved out of range.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Fletcher counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fletcher checks a leg kick.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Fletcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Fletcher finds it's target.
Rockwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fletcher on the side of the head.
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.
Rockwell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fletcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fletcher.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CeeTee Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Fletcher wants to clinch.
Rockwell misses with a combination
and Fletcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Fletcher.
Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockwell.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Rockwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fletcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Fletcher misses with a straight left.
Rockwell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockwell throws a chopping leg kick but Fletcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fletcher misses the shot to the body.
Fletcher has closed the distance and engaged Rockwell in a clinch.
Rockwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Rockwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fletcher blocking some punches.
Rockwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rockwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Fletcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rockwell.
Rockwell leaning against his opponent.
Rockwell wants to stall.
Fletcher blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell has a couple of punches blocked by Fletcher.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chest Rockwell.
Well Fletcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... CeeTee Fletcher!
CeeTee Fletcher is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking CeeTee Fletcher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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