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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Guedes (ranked 1884 p4p, 271 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 2768 p4p, 357 weight class). Paulo Guedes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
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, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons tests Guedes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guedes swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guedes is out of range.
Guedes throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Guedes.
Guedes rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Guedes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Guedes as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Guedes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Guedes.
Guedes tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Guedes back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Guedes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Guedes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Guedes.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Guedes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with the body kick
and Guedes moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guedes has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guedes's brow.
Guedes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Guedes is controlling the position.
Guedes works on Fitzsimmons's body with a couple of short punches.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stall.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Guedes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Guedes has double underhooks.
Fitzsimmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guedes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guedes.
A bit of stalling here from Guedes.
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guedes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guedes scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to break free but Guedes has control.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Guedes counters by moving into the clinch.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons tries to break free but Guedes pushes him back against the cage.
Guedes controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Guedes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzsimmons's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Guedes.
Guedes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Guedes fails to land.
Guedes lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
Guedes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guedes. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guedes dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Guedes is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Guedes scores with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guedes manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Guedes saw that one coming.
Guedes slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Guedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guedes connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons cracks Guedes with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Paulo Guedes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Guedes blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Guedes checks it
enabling Guedes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes misses with a body shot.
Good work by Guedes as he checks the leg kick.
Guedes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Guedes is rocked!
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Guedes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guedes checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Guedes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Guedes looks to clinch but Fitzsimmons throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Guedes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Freeman (ranked 3364 p4p, 357 weight class) and Wrestle McWrestle (ranked 4109 p4p, 412 weight class). The key to victory for James Freeman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wrestle McWrestle!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestle drives through with a takedown into Freeman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McWrestle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman pushes a forearm under McWrestle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McWrestle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Freeman!
During a confident post fight interview, James Freeman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Pelayo (ranked 1012 p4p, 124 weight class) and Dannis Till (ranked 2534 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dannis Till!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Pelayo does it's job there.
Pelayo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Till moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Till bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Till wants to clinch.
Till tries to clinch but Pelayo moves out of range.
Till tries to clinch
and Pelayo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Till looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Till gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Till manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Till is controlling Pelayo's posture.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Till is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pelayo rolls with it to try and escape but Till cranks on the arm and Pelayo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dannis Till!
A relieved looking Dannis Till thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Minaj (ranked 1648 p4p, 196 weight class) and David Carter (ranked 2241 p4p, 248 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tracy Minaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Carter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a wild combination.
Carter moves out of range as Minaj strikes.
Minaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Minaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minaj slips a jab from Carter.
Carter jabs at Minaj's body.
Carter misses with a looping left.
A big right from Carter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Minaj walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Minaj dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Minaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands with a hook. Minaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Minaj back to the cage. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carter lands with an overhand left.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Minaj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minaj throws out a powerful jab.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minaj.
Minaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minaj.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minaj's head backwards.
David Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Minaj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Minaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minaj looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Minaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Minaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
David Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Minaj misses.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minaj throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Minaj throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minaj throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minaj is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a hook. Minaj ducked under it nicely.
As Carter tries to get set, Minaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Carter manages to avoid the attempt.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Minaj shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Minaj postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Minaj scoring with some ground and pound.
Minaj 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.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minaj won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter looking to control.
Carter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minaj haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minaj working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter controlling Minaj's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Minaj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Minaj is having none of it.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Minaj slips an elbow through the middle.
Minaj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Minaj landing some decent shots from guard.
Minaj works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Carter is controlling Minaj's posture.
Minaj looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter controls Minaj momentarily but Minaj frees himself.
Minaj landing with the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to keep Minaj in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Minaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
A little feinted left hand from Minaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Minaj misses with a body shot.
Minaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minaj takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Minaj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minaj.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minaj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minaj misses with the ground and pound.
Minaj working the body and head with strikes.
Carter manages to get back to half guard.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Minaj lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minaj scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minaj is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Minaj drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Minaj is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carter is looking to control Minaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minaj connects with a nice short shot to Carter's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Minaj lands a nice short elbow.
Tracy Minaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter trying to control here.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Minaj lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Minaj there.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Minaj in his half guard.
Carter wants to control but Minaj is keeping busy.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Minaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Minaj has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minaj works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minaj.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Minaj slips an elbow through the middle.
Minaj working some strikes from top position.
Carter is rocked!
Minaj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Minaj finish him?
Minaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minaj scoring with some ground and pound.
Minaj postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carter covers up, he's hurt! Minaj keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Minaj and the ref steps in to end the fight! Minaj can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tracy Minaj!
A relieved looking Tracy Minaj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rasputin (ranked 4823 p4p, 431 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2300 p4p, 264 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karol Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin feints and as Fujita raises his hands in defense, Rasputin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Fujita has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Fujita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasputin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasputin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.
Rasputin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujita's head.
Rasputin being controlled here momentarily.
Fujita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasputin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fujita is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujita trying to control the position here.
Fujita keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass.
Rasputin distracts Fujita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasputin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Fujita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasputin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasputin is working Fujita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Rasputin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fujita covers up, he's hurt! Rasputin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rasputin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rasputin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 2104 p4p, 256 weight class) and Paasio Pertti (ranked 1836 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paasio Pertti!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pertti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolverk's head.
Pertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pertti moves into range and clinches up with Bolverk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pertti.
Pertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands a body shot.
Pertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pertti manages to break the clinch.
Pertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolverk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolverk lands a really nice looking cross but Pertti seems unphased.
Pertti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolverk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolverk.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolverk.
Pertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pertti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolverk presses Pertti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pertti looks winded!
Bolverk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolverk lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
Bolverk scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolverk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk lands a right hand.
Bolverk gets through Pertti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk lands a body punch.
Bolverk pushes Pertti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolverk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolverk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pertti or not.
Bolverk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolverk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolverk lands a shot to the body.
Bolverk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Bolverk.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Pertti backwards.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolverk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolverk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pertti backwards.
Bolverk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolverk works on Pertti's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolverk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk is leaning against Pertti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bolverk.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk lands with a light punch inside.
Pertti is rocked!
Bolverk digs a right hand underneath Pertti's ribcage. Pertti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pertti is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolverk finish him?
Bolverk lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pertti or not.
Bolverk lands with a left to the head.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pertti backwards.
Bolverk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolverk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolverk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pertti to his knees! Bolverk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
A victorious Jormungand Bolverk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Invader (ranked 3778 p4p, 380 weight class) and Charles Pennington (ranked 4185 p4p, 412 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Invader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Pennington!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invader moves into the clinch.
Pennington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pennington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Invader's elbow.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader avoiding damage.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invader lands an elbow that stopped Pennington in his tracks for a moment.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pennington lands with a right to the head.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Invader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pennington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Invader's brow.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Invader slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Invader.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off.
Invader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Invader lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader avoiding damage.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington wants to take the fight to the mat but Invader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Pennington is trying to break the clinch but Invader is controlling him.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pennington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Invader to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pennington.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Invader lands an elbow inside.
Invader stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Invader 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.
Invader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Pennington is trying to drag Invader to the mat but Invader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Invader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Invader.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Invader taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws an elbow but it misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Robin Invader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Invader prevents it.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Invader stops a takedown attempt from Pennington.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Invader stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Invader.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around?
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington being controlled against the cage.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Pennington swings wildly with an uppercut but Invader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Pennington tries for a takedown but Invader manages to get underhooks.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Invader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Invader.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Pennington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Invader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pennington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Invader dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pennington jumps guard but Invader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington cracks Invader with a good jab.
Pennington clinches up with Invader and pushes him back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Invader dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pennington.
Invader tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pennington manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Pennington.
A low kick from Pennington misses
and Invader moves into the clinch.
Invader leaning his opponent against the cage.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Invader looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader slowing the pace effectively.
Pennington dodges an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Invader.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Invader throws an elbow but misses.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Invader, against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington blocks the elbow strike.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Invader holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Invader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Invader just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennington's brow.
Invader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pennington up against the cage.
Invader misses with an elbow strike.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Pennington throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington tries to circle away but Invader has him pinned against the cage.
Invader is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pennington wants to take the fight to the mat but Invader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
Pennington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennington avoids a wild elbow strike from Invader.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Invader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Invader won't allow it.
Robin Invader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Pennington.
Invader pushes off an throws an elbow but Pennington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Invader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Invader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Invader has Pennington pushed against the cage.
Robin Invader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invader taking a breather.
Pennington wants to get back to striking at distance but Invader won't allow it.
Pennington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pennington blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington blocks an elbow strike from Invader.
Invader throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Invader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Invader, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Robin Invader!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Robin Invader!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Robin Invader!
Robin Invader wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 1651 p4p, 203 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 2182 p4p, 246 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ambe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gunna - The World is Yours. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Ambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Ambe wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ambe avoid being mounted?
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ambe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ambe punching from the bottom.
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith not doing much here.
Ambe is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Ambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Ambe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith winds up and cracks Ambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ambe is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is sitting in close to Ambe's body. Ambe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ambe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scar Ambe!
Our winner, Scar Ambe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yka Sonni (ranked 1382 p4p, 165 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 1237 p4p, 151 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Defeat Does Not Exist In This Dojo, Does It? as his entrance music. Johnny Lawrence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yka Sonni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sonni does it's job there.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Sonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonni throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonni.
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!
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence clinches.
Sonni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Sonni around his waist. Sonni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Sonni is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling him.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
A short left from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawrence smiles and moves away.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Lawrence coming out on top.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence throws a combination. Sonni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Yka Sonni has been cut.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Sonni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Lawrence moves forwards but Sonni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Lawrence is working Sonni over against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawrence pushes Sonni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sonni misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawrence.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Sonni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Sonni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sonni. Those never looked like landing.
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence pushes Sonni away with a front kick.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Sonni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni'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.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Sonni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Sonni throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Sonni slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Sonni.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Sonni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Sonni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence works over Sonni's head and body with a nice combination.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Sonni seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Good shot there by Lawrence.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped Sonni's head back.
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Sonni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Sonni.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Sonni dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawrence.
Sonni cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonni slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Sonni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Sonni slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence is looking to slow Sonni down with leg kicks.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
A big right from Sonni misses.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonni tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni lands with an overhand left.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Sonni misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Sonni.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Lawrence.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawrence.
Sonni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Sonni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands a head kick. Sonni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Lawrence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Jab, jab by Sonni - just one landing.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Sonni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonni, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonni's head.
Lawrence instigates a clinch.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence holds him up against the cage and eventually Sonni drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence punishes Sonni's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence cracks Sonni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Sonni is rocked!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Sonni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Sonni misses.
Sonni seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence is leaning against Sonni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Sonni wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Lawrence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Sonni's body.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Sonni misses with a body punch
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Lawrence.
Sonni walks into a jab.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni takes one on the button.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence walks into a stiff left hand from Sonni.
Sonni walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Lawrence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Sonni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonni misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni lands with a cross.
Lawrence swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Sonni's ribs.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Sonni seems unphased.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Sonni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence pushes Sonni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sonni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sonni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Sonni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonni doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Sonni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Sonni knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Lawrence lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Sonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Sonni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonni takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sonni.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonni misses the target.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Sonni cracks Lawrence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Sonni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonni.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Johnny Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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