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The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tweedle Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Bones Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tweedle Dum! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dum getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dum takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice defenses there by Dum. A countering left hand to the body from Dum misses. Dum fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones Junior throws a hook to the side of Dum's head but Dum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bones Junior missing with a left hand there. Dum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dum swings for the body but Bones Junior moves out of range.
Bones Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dum on the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Tweedle Dum has been cut. Tweedle Dum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bones Junior throws a jab when Dum was well out of range. A little jabbing left from Dum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bones Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dum at a distance.
Bones Junior lands a body shot.
Dum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bones Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones Junior lands a nice hook to Dum's body. Dum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Dum swings for the body but Bones Junior moves out of range.
A cross from Dum lands. Dum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Dum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dum lands a lovely overhand right. Dum looks to throw the jab but Bones Junior is out of range. Bones Junior throwing a counter right hand but Dum manages to avoid it. Bones Junior scores with a punch to the head. Dum blocks a jab. As Bones Junior backs off Dum throws a huge counter combo but Bones Junior manages to avoid it all. Dum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones Junior momentarily.
Bones Junior loads up on a big right hand but Dum slips the punch. Dum looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dum moves out of range as Bones Junior strikes. Dum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dum tests Bones Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bones Junior throws a hook but Dum blocks it. Bones Junior throws a body shot but no joy. Dum connects with a nice looking jab.
Dum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bones Junior had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Dum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Bones Junior is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bones Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Bones Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dum lands a hook that stumbles Bones Junior back into the cage. Dum follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bones Junior to the canvas! Dum pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bones Junior has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tweedle Dum! A victorious Tweedle Dum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Jonny Bones Junior had this to say: 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Hilfiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gleb Zheglov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Hilfiger! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hilfiger throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range. Zheglov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hilfiger's head. Zheglov throws a big shot that misses. Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Hilfiger moved out of range. Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Hilfiger moves away from the strike by Zheglov. Zheglov misses with an uppercut. Hilfiger throws a big counter head kick but Zheglov avoids it with no problem. Hilfiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Hilfiger.
A shot to the body from Zheglov misses enabling Hilfiger to counter with a crisp jab. Hilfiger misses with a head kick.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice cross by Zheglov. Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Hilfiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zheglov walks into a straight right hand from Hilfiger. 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! Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hilfiger wants to clinch but Zheglov slips to the side and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand. Zheglov misses with a looping left.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Zheglov scores with a jab to the head.
Zheglov throws a looping overhand right but Hilfiger ducks down to avoid it. Zheglov misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zheglov misses the body punch and Hilfiger counters with a good, hard body kick but Zheglov shrugs it off. A nice inside leg kick there by Hilfiger. That's going to slow Zheglov down. Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hilfiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hilfiger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hilfiger lands with a hook. Zheglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilfiger. A slapping leg kick lands for Hilfiger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hilfiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov takes a swing at Hilfiger's ribcage but misses. Hilfiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilfiger lands with a right hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Hilfiger misses with a looping right. A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target. Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses. Hilfiger loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch. Hilfiger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hilfiger lands a jab to the nose. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with a low kick. Hilfiger throws a leg kick that is checked and Hilfiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zheglov misses with a hook. Zheglov scores with a body shot.
Zheglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Zheglov lands with a good body shot. Hilfiger connects with a high kick. Hilfiger misses with a hook. A head kick misses from Hilfiger. Zheglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Zheglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilfiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hilfiger misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hilfiger throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily. Hilfiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov. Hilfiger missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hilfiger dodges the punch combination from Zheglov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hilfiger. Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilfiger throws out a loose jab but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it. Hilfiger thows a left - swing and a miss! Hilfiger throws a head kick but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov lands a jab to Hilfiger's midsection. Zheglov scores with the left hand. Hilfiger knows he should have avoided that one. Hilfiger looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Hilfiger throws a leg kick but Zheglov sees it coming and moves out of range. Hilfiger throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zheglov misses with an uppercut
and Hilfiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Hilfiger is predictable there and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov. Hilfiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilfiger. Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes. Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zheglov lands with an overhand left. Zheglov misses with a looping right. Zheglov connects with a jab. Hilfiger throws a lazy head kick and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand. Ronny Hilfiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zheglov lands with a good body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hilfiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A big left from Zheglov misses. Hilfiger tries to bum rush Zheglov with a series of wild strikes but Zheglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hilfiger throws a front kick aimed at Zheglov's knee but Zheglov avoids it well. Zheglov is looking to counter punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronny Hilfiger will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zheglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov. Nice uppercut lands for Hilfiger. That snapped Zheglov's head back.
Hilfiger thumps Zheglov with a low kick. Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hilfiger is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks. Jab by Zheglov. Hilfiger connects with a right hand. Zheglov shakes it off. Hilfiger throws a body shot but no joy. Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right. Hilfiger avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Hilfiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zheglov misses with a straight left. Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hilfiger tries to move into range but Zheglov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hilfiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Zheglov with a nice cross. Hilfiger scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hilfiger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hilfiger. A head kick misses from Hilfiger. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zheglov. Hilfiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Zheglov connects with a nice looking jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Hilfiger is rocked! Hilfiger misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hilfiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Zheglov circles away.
Zheglov lands a really nice looking cross but Hilfiger seems unphased.
Hilfiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Zheglov. Hilfiger seems to have recovered his senses. Hilfiger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zheglov misses with a hook.
Zheglov lands a left and a right that send Hilfiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Zheglov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Hilfiger misses with an uppercut. Hilfiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Hilfiger swings widly with a right hand
and Zheglov counters with a huge left! Hilfiger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zheglov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hilfiger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zheglov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov! Gleb Zheglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ukko Metso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ukko Metso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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190 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Fitzgerald! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there. Fitzgerald scores with a hook. Metso shoots and misses and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metso's head. Metso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fitzgerald darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet. Metso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight. Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd cheers as Fitzgerald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metso doesn't seem phased though.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away. Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Metso fails to land the takedown. Metso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Metso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Metso. Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald. Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metso at a distance.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Metso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. 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! Metso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Metso with a lazy takedown attempt and Fitzgerald counters with a left to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs. Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot. Metso with a poor takedown and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Metso fails to land the takedown. Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch. Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metso up against the cage. Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut. Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metso is breathing heavily. Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald. Metso looking for a takedown. Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald. Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
Metso pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Fitzgerald passes Metso's left leg - he's now in half guard. Metso trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Metso keeping control of the position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzgerald is trying to control. Metso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso. Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet. Metso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald jabs Metso to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metso on the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Metso is rocked! Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Metso misses with a takedown and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jab by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Metso shoots and misses and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fitzgerald goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fitzgerald goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Metso stumbles back but Fitzgerald runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Metso to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Metso will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald! Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Antonio Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. Siffredi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill them all. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tangaroa Ngata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Antonio Siffredi! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siffredi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Ngata catches Siffredi right on the button with a cross. Ngata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ngata clinches up against the cage. Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it. Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. Ngata keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ngata is working Siffredi over against the cage. Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi. Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Siffredi is trying to break free. Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Ngata lands a body punch. Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Siffredi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi. Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngatas head. Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him. Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage. Siffredi presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ngata lands a left hand.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position.
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Siffredi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ngata off the cage and back into range. Ngata tries to clinch there but Siffredi circles away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata clinches up against the cage. Ngata lands with a light punch inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siffredi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi. Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Siffredi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Siffredi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch. Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Siffredi gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch. Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Siffredi tries to circle away but Ngata has him pinned against the cage. A shot in the inside from Ngata. Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Ngata. 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! Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position. Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi. Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow. Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage. Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi. Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not. Ngata is breathing heavily. Ngata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siffredi's efforts to push away. Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment. Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ngata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot. Siffredi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Siffredi misses with a straight right. Siffredi throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range. Ngata wants to clinch. Nice shot lands for Siffredi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Siffredi throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range. Ngata looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Siffredi drops his hands momentarily and Ngata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi. Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Ngata. Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A short right from Ngata on the inside. Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far. Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch. Siffredi tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. Siffredi is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata. Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position. Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Siffredi is trying to break free. Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi. Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage. Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Siffredi controls the action.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside. Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Siffredi cracks Ngata with a nice body shot. Ngata lands with a right to the head. Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow. Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi manages to break the clinch.
Ngata clinches up with Siffredi and pushes him back against the cage. Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow. Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata pushes Siffredi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ngata cracks Siffredi with a nice body shot. Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage. A short right from Ngata on the inside. Siffredi lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land. Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage. Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch. Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses. Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tangaroa Ngata will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Siffredi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngata is just out of range. Ngata takes a body punch but keeps moving. Siffredi swings for the body but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot. Ngata scores with a nice head shot. Rocco Antonio Siffredi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Siffredi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ngata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siffredi. Siffredi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siffredi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ngata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Siffredi digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi. Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata. Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata. Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him. Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi. Ngata has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. Ngata takes a shot to the head. Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Siffredi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ngata gets through Siffredi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Siffredi lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siffredi blocking some punches.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage. Siffredi misses with some punches.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Siffredi. Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage. Ngata misses with a body punch.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata. Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage. Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land. Siffredi working aggressively here.
Siffredi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siffredi wants to break free but Ngata has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi. Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position. Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment. Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment. Siffredi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata. Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Siffredi lands a shoulder strike. Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside. Siffredi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata wants to clinch. Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rocco Antonio Siffredi. I think Siffredi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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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