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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Miller (ranked 5240 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Avon Van Dyck (ranked 408 p4p, 295 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Avon Van Dyck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dyck looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Van Dyck tries to clinch up
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Dyck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Van Dyck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Dyck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Van Dyck.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Dyck to the mat! Van Dyck manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dyck being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Dyck is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Van Dyck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Dyck's head.
Van Dyck is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller 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.
Miller pushes down on Van Dyck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Van Dyck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Van Dyck could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miller has cracked it and Van Dyck is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomy Miller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Booster (ranked 5237 p4p, 4832 weight class) and Mihail Strutu (ranked 407 p4p, 391 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomy Booster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mihail Strutu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strutu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Booster back to the cage. Strutu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strutu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strutu lands with an uppercut that bounces Booster off the cage and back into range.
Booster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Booster is rocked!
Booster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strutu counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Booster badly! Strutu follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Booster out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strutu finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mihail Strutu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikko Satojama (ranked 5286 p4p, 5283 weight class) and Ziga Zigovic (ranked 412 p4p, 411 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikko Satojama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ziga Zigovic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satojama tries to clinch up.
Zigovic throws a counter combo.
Zigovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satojama counters with a one-two to the body.
Zigovic drives through and clinches with Satojama against the cage.
Zigovic keeps control of Satojama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Satojama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satojama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zigovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zigovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Satojama tries to stand but Zigovic is controlling from the bottom.
Zigovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satojama passes Zigovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigovic wants to control but Satojama is keeping busy.
Satojama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Satojama wants to free his trapped foot but Zigovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Satojama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zigovic's head.
Satojama trying to control the action but Zigovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Satojama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zigovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satojama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zigovic defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Satojama.
Zigovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zigovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zigovic passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Satojama!
Zigovic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zigovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Satojama is squirming around, avoiding Zigovic's attempts to control the action.
Satojama wants to hold on but Zigovic pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigovic lands a heavy elbow.
Zigovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Satojama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zigovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zigovic lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziga Zigovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zigovic has managed to clinch.
Satojama is trying to drag Zigovic to the mat but Zigovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zigovic has Satojama pressed against the cage, preventing Satojama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Satojama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Zigovic.
Zigovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Satojama regains guard.
Zigovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Satojama really is a fat lump.
Satojama is looking for a triangle but Zigovic pushes his legs off easily.
Satojama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigovic is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Satojama controlling Zigovic's posture.
Zigovic stays in close to Satojama's body and controls the position.
Satojama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zigovic is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zigovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zigovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigovic looks up at the clock and then as Satojama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zigovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Satojama sneaks back into half guard.
Zigovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigovic working Satojama over with strikes.
Ziga Zigovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zigovic blocks the strikes from Satojama.
Satojama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zigovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zigovic's back!
Zigovic trying to control the hands but Satojama won't let him.
Will Satojama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zigovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Satojama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zigovic is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satojama throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Satojama trying to control momentarily.
Satojama misses with an elbow to the head.
Satojama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Zigovic right now.
Zigovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ziga Zigovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Satojama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Satojama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zigovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zigovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Satojama is looking for a sweep.
Zigovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Satojama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Satojama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satojama tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zigovic easily slips into full mount!
Zigovic goes for an armbar but Satojama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Satojama.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zigovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satojama preventing the sweep.
Satojama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zigovic is proving hard to escape from.
Satojama preventing the sweep.
Satojama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Satojama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Satojama wants to get up but he can't break Zigovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satojama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zigovic trying to control the position here.
Zigovic keeping moving, preventing Satojama from controlling successfully.
Satojama stopping the sweep attempt from Zigovic.
Satojama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zigovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Satojama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Satojama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satojama throws a head kick that misses
and Zigovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Satojama can't break the clinch.
Satojama tries to break free but Zigovic pushes him back against the cage.
Zigovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zigovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Satojama uses from the top position.
Zigovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Satojama preventing the sweep.
Zigovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Satojama trying to control but Zigovic is working from the bottom.
Satojama postures up.
Zigovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigovic seems keen to control Satojama's posture.
Satojama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zigovic wants to control but Satojama is keeping busy.
Zigovic tries to get to full guard but Satojama has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Satojama is thwarting Zigovic's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikko Satojama.
I think Zigovic 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziga Zigovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ajdin Hrustic (ranked 5311 p4p, 5312 weight class) and Anze Lenisek (ranked 506 p4p, 508 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ajdin Hrustic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anze Lenisek!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenisek has closed the distance and engaged Hrustic in a clinch.
Hrustic decides to pull guard.
Lenisek wanted to stand there but Hrustic had control of the position.
Lenisek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrustic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lenisek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lenisek stays in close to Hrustic's body and controls the position.
Lenisek trying to move into half guard but instead Hrustic has managed to sweep!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrustic throws an elbow that misses. Lenisek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrustic's guard. Nice move by Lenisek!
Lenisek tries to free his leg and advance position but Hrustic is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenisek trying to control but Hrustic is working from the bottom.
Hrustic wants to sweep here but Lenisek controlling him for the moment.
Hrustic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lenisek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hrustic.
Lenisek lands some shots froms side control.
Hrustic can't do much from the bottom here.
Lenisek slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenisek working away.
Hrustic is looking to reverse the position.
Lenisek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hrustic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lenisek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hrustic is looking to regain half guard here but Lenisek keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic regains half guard.
Hrustic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenisek pulls his head out easily.
Lenisek is taking a breather. Hrustic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hrustic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hrustic wants to clinch up but Lenisek keeps it at a distance.
Hrustic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lenisek slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrustic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anze Lenisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajdin Hrustic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hrustic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lenisek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hrustic is looking for a counter combo.
Lenisek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hrustic, pushing him back against the cage.
Hrustic tries to break free but Lenisek pushes him back against the cage.
Lenisek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hrustic is fighting to break Lenisek's control of his arms but Lenisek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lenisek wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anze Lenisek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hrustic fails to land the takedown.
Hrustic shoots in looking for a takedown but Lenisek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hrustic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lenisek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lenisek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lenisek rushes Hrustic and presses him up against the cage.
Lenisek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lenisek chips away with some ground and pound.
Lenisek wants to pass the guard but Hrustic is keeping the position.
Lenisek is stalling in the full guard.
Hrustic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenisek distracts Hrustic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lenisek wants to stand but Hrustic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lenisek forces his way into half guard.
Lenisek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hrustic wants to control but Lenisek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lenisek in particular looking to stall.
Lenisek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lenisek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hrustic is surviving well by controlling Lenisek's body position as best he can.
Lenisek with a couple of short strikes.
Hrustic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anze Lenisek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic reaches up to try and control the position but Lenisek seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hrustic rolls and tries to escape and now Lenisek has his back!
Lenisek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hrustic's body.
Hrustic turns into Lenisek and is now in his guard.
Hrustic trying to control but Lenisek is working from the bottom.
Hrustic stands and steps away. Lenisek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lenisek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lenisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lenisek gets a clinch.
Lenisek gets control of Hrustic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lenisek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenisek is pulling down on Hrustic's head. It's preventing any offense from Hrustic, at least for the moment.
Hrustic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lenisek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lenisek doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hrustic content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anze Lenisek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lenisek takes the fight into the clinch.
Lenisek manages to break the clinch.
Lenisek misses with a low kick as Hrustic jumps back.
Hrustic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lenisek sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lenisek.
Hrustic tries for a takedown but Lenisek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Lenisek.
Hrustic throws a counter high kick but Lenisek was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenisek throws a sloppy head kick and Hrustic moves out of range easily.
Lenisek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lenisek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrustic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hrustic slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenisek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hrustic is working away from the top position though.
Lenisek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hrustic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hrustic's back!
Hrustic turns into Lenisek and is now in his guard.
Hrustic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenisek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lenisek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lenisek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hrustic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrustic stopping the sweep attempt from Lenisek.
Hrustic trying to control but Lenisek is working from the bottom.
Lenisek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrustic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lenisek throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hrustic uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hrustic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lenisek looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hrustic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lenisek is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hrustic lets go of the hold and Lenisek can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ajdin Hrustic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Kling (ranked 5245 p4p, 5244 weight class) and Roman Rakic (ranked 596 p4p, 594 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Kling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kling moves away.
Kling tries a head kick but it misses.
Rakic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kling connects with a body shot that sends Rakic's belly button to the back.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kling pushes Rakic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kling taking a breather.
Rakic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joel Kling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Rakic.
Rakic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kling wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakic won't allow it.
Kling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kling looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kling - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rakic is pushing Kling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kling manages to pull guard.
Rakic advances position into side control!
Kling tries to improve position but can't.
Kling is trying to control Rakic's posture but Rakic avoids it.
Kling is not content to let Rakic control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kling is trying to control Rakic's posture but Rakic avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Kling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rakic avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kling parries the strikes from Rakic easily there. Rakic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kling to escape.
Rakic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kling tries to bench press Rakic off him but Rakic keeps the position.
Kling gets back to half guard.
Rakic trying to control the action but Kling is working from the bottom.
Kling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kling shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rakic moves into range and clinches up with Kling.
Kling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakic has him pressed against the cage.
Rakic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rakic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kling shoots in but Rakic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kling rushes Rakic and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kling is trying to break the clinch but Rakic has him pressed against the cage.
Rakic fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joel Kling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rakic rushes Kling and presses him up against the cage.
Rakic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kling has managed to clinch.
Kling gets underhooks to prevent Rakic's takedown attempt.
Kling jumps into guard, dragging Rakic to the mat.
Rakic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rakic gets to his feet - Kling follows without any prompting.
Rakic swinging wildly here.
Kling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rakic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rakic, pushing him back against the cage.
Kling jumps guard.
Rakic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kling is striking from the bottom but Rakic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic prevents Kling from improving his position.
Kling wants to get back to his feet.
Kling tries to get to full guard but Rakic has control of the leg.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kling gets back to full guard.
Kling striking off his back but it's not causing Rakic any problems.
Kling controlling Rakic's posture.
Rakic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakic is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rakic clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rakic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rakic or perhaps it was just good defense by Kling, which made it look bad.
Joel Kling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Rakic.
Kling throws a head kick that misses.
Rakic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kling drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rakic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kling moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kling fails with a takedown attempt.
Rakic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakic misses with an uppercut.
Kling leaves Rakic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kling or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakic, which made it look bad.
Rakic with the counter takedown but Kling avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Rakic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kling shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kling is looking to clinch.
Kling has closed the distance and engaged Rakic in a clinch.
Rakic wants a takedown.
Kling is working for takedown but Rakic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Kling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Rakic jabs at Kling's body.
Rakic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kling defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joel Kling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakic darts in looking for a takedown but Kling gets double underhooks and turns Rakic into the cage.
Rakic tries to clinch but Kling moves out of range.
Kling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up with Kling, looking for a takedown. Rakic pushes Kling against the cage but Kling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kling swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakic.
Kling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rakic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakic sprawls well. Rakic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kling gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kling throws a right hand that Rakic ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakic also avoids with ease.
Kling sets himself, and Rakic steps forward looking for the clinch! Kling avoids it this time.
Kling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakic swivels and escapes.
Rakic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kling defends it well.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rakic, pushing him back against the cage.
Rakic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakic circles away.
Rakic shoots in and drives through. Kling sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kling closes the distance and clinches.
Joel Kling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kling takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rakic just leaning against Kling, taking a breather.
Kling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rakic.
Rakic is looking for a takedown.
Rakic jumps guard but Kling turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Kling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakic prevents it.
Kling prevents Rakic from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic manages to break the clinch.
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up with Kling, looking for a takedown. Rakic pushes Kling against the cage but Kling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kling as he jumps to the side.
Rakic darts in looking for a takedown but Kling gets double underhooks and turns Rakic into the cage.
Kling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakic's waist but Rakic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kling off to one side.
Kling closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kling after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Kling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joel Kling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domen Lackner (ranked 5284 p4p, 5285 weight class) and Naoki Okami (ranked 602 p4p, 601 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domen Lackner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Naoki Okami!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lackner defends it nicely.
Okami shoots and misses
and Lackner counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Okami with that takedown attempt.
Domen Lackner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoki Okami.
Okami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lackner defends well and Okami ends up having to push Lackner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lackner misses with a takedown
and Okami counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lackner has Okami pushed against the cage.
Okami manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackner gets through Okami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lackner is looking for a takedown.
Lackner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okami is pressed up against the cage. Lackner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okami down to the mat. Okami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okami.
Okami tries to clinch but Lackner is having none of it.
Okami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lackner but Lackner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami fails to land the takedown.
Okami checks a low kick from Lackner.
Lackner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lackner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okami is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lackner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Lackner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lackner as Okami tries to tie him up.
Okami is working for takedown but Lackner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lackner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okami throws a low kick but Lackner avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okami tries to clinch up but Lackner circles away and keeps his distance.
Okami moves into the clinch successfully.
Lackner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okami is trying to drag Lackner to the mat but Lackner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Okami is trying to pull guard but Lackner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lackner being controlled against the cage.
Lackner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okami keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami dives in for a single leg takedown but Lackner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lackner looks for the body kick but Okami saw that one coming.
Okami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lackner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lackner moves into the clinch.
Okami manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Okami. No joy for Lackner on that attempt.
Okami tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okami leaves Lackner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okami or perhaps it was just good defense by Lackner, which made it look bad.
Okami looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domen Lackner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lackner or perhaps it was just good defense by Okami, which made it look bad.
Lackner stuffs the takedown.
Lackner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okami on the side of the head.
Lackner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okami's waist but Okami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lackner off to one side.
Domen Lackner is winning the standup battle so far.
Lackner takes a swing at Okami's ribcage but misses.
Lackner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okami pinned against the cage. Okami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domen Lackner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lackner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okami, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackner gets underhooks to prevent Okami's takedown attempt.
Lackner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okami closes the distance and clinches.
Lackner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lackner controlling the action here for a moment.
Okami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lackner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Okami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lackner.
Okami unleashes a big counter combination but Lackner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lackner's waist but Lackner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okami off to one side.
Lackner throws a front kick aimed at Okami's knee but Okami avoids it well.
Okami is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lackner slaps away a takedown attempt from Okami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okami is breathing heavily.
Okami tries a head kick but it misses.
Okami has a takedown stuffed.
Lackner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lackner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lackner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okami can do to turn this around?
Lackner instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okami prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami is trying to drag Lackner to the mat but Lackner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Okami breaks from the clinch.
Lackner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okami as he jumps to the side.
Lackner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okami checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lackner has Okami up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackner is trying to drag Okami to the mat but Okami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lackner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okami after a bit of a struggle.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lackner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Domen Lackner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okami fails to pull guard.
Lackner tries to pull guard but Okami holds him up against the cage and eventually Lackner drops back down to his feet.
Okami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lackner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lackner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okami just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lackner is trying to pull guard but Okami turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Okami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lackner to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domen Lackner dominated that second round.
That's time! Lackner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lackner tries to clinch up.
Lackner fails to land with a series of punches.
Okami lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lackner tries to clinch up but Okami circles away and keeps his distance.
Lackner shoots for a takedown but Okami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lackner moves to clinch but Okami breaks away
and Okami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okami lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okami slaps away a takedown attempt from Lackner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lackner blocks the body kick.
Lackner moves into the clinch.
Lackner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okami fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami has Lackner up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okami's efforts to push away.
Lackner tries for a takedown but Okami manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domen Lackner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lackner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lackner tries to pull guard but Okami forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lackner tries a body shot but Okami blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lackner tries to pull guard but Okami forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lackner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okami pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okami is trying to pull guard but Lackner has him pressed against the cage.
Okami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lackner has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okami.
Lackner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lackner circles away.
Okami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okami on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lackner blocks an elbow strike from Okami.
Okami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lackner is trying to break free.
Okami blocks an elbow strike from Lackner.
Okami tries to score a body lock takedown but Lackner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lackner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lackner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lackner walks away with a smile on his face. Okami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lackner shoots in looking for a takedown but Okami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lackner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lackner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okami as he jumps to the side.
Okami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lackner tries to avoid it but Okami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lackner to the ground. Lackner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okami is looking to land body kicks.
Okami tries to clinch but Lackner moves out of range.
Okami dives in for a single leg takedown but Lackner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lackner shoots in looking for a takedown but Okami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lackner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Okami on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lackner attempts a counter takedown but Okami avoids it well and moves away.
Lackner is looking to clinch but Okami is avoiding it.
Okami flicks out a counter leg kick but Lackner steps away.
Naoki Okami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domen Lackner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lackner avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lackner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoki Okami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lackner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domen Lackner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Miller (ranked 5239 p4p, 5238 weight class) and Tony Supra (ranked 495 p4p, 497 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Supra!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supra shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller forces Supra back against the cage and clinches.
Miller pulls guard effortlessly.
Miller seems keen to control Supra's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supra preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supra trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Supra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Supra has passed into half guard.
Supra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miller moves into full guard.
Miller is pulling down on Supra's head. It's preventing any offense from Supra, at least for the moment.
Supra content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Supra from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supra fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller tries to clinch up but Supra circles away and keeps his distance.
Supra misses with a takedown
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tim Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Supra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller stalling.
Miller tries to work over Supra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Supra is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Supra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Supra throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Supra shoots in.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Supra swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Supra shows good takedown defense.
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!
Supra tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Supra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Supra looking to slow down the pace here.
Supra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supra wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Supra defends it well.
Supra wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Supra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supra can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Supra actively working from the bottom here.
Miller throws a strike but Supra avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Supra keeps moving.
Supra wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Supra taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller controlling the action here.
Tim Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Supra works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Supra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supra pulls Miller in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Supra.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Supra sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Supra is trying to escape back to his feet but Miller uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position.
Miller working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Supra's face as Miller controls the position.
Supra is not content to let Miller control the position.
Supra tries to escape but Miller is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Supra moves out of range easily.
Supra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Supra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Supra's guard.
Supra wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Supra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to control but Supra is working from the bottom.
Supra looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Supra throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Supra throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Supra. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Supra's guard.
Supra being controlled here, momentarily.
Supra pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Supra is trying to hold Miller in close to prevent damage but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Supra wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Supra is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miller jumps into side control!
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller trying to control the position but Supra is working away.
Miller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Supra!
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Supra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller controlling from the full mount.
Supra can't escape the position.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Supra?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedy Miller (ranked 3101 p4p, 4649 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 116 p4p, 156 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tedy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots for a takedown but Phol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phol closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tries for a takedown but Phol manages to get underhooks.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller is rocked!
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Miller's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Miller drops to his knees and Phol pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Eisenbeicheler (ranked 5313 p4p, 3130 weight class) and Karol Geiger (ranked 166 p4p, 117 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Eisenbeicheler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karol Geiger!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geiger closes the distance but Eisenbeicheler moves to the side
and Geiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Karol Geiger has been cut.
Geiger throws a series of punches but Eisenbeicheler avoids them all with ease.
Eisenbeicheler has managed to clinch.
Geiger is trying to force a seperation but Eisenbeicheler has the dominant position.
Eisenbeicheler is looking to break free of the clinch but Geiger has double underhooks.
Eisenbeicheler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eisenbeicheler manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks Eisenbeicheler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eisenbeicheler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Geiger is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eisenbeicheler decides to stand back up. Eisenbeicheler steps back and let's Geiger get back to his feet.
Geiger throws a lazy body kick
and Eisenbeicheler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Geiger thinking.
Eisenbeicheler 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geiger is looking to control Eisenbeicheler's arms but Eisenbeicheler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geiger has his back to the cage.
Geiger looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenbeicheler lands a takedown into guard.
Eisenbeicheler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenbeicheler passes Geiger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eisenbeicheler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Geiger!
A nice elbow there by Eisenbeicheler.
Eisenbeicheler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenbeicheler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eisenbeicheler has isolated one of Geiger's arms. Geiger looking to fight him off but Eisenbeicheler twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Eisenbeicheler!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Dominator (ranked 2199 p4p, 3727 weight class) and Kris Food (ranked 90 p4p, 134 weight class). Mariusz Dominator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Dominator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kris Food!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Food.
Dominator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Food circles away from the clinch attempt.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator shoots in and drives through. Food sprawls well.
Dominator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominator throws a push kick but Food slaps the foot to one side.
Dominator looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Food moves out of range of the strikes.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator closes the distance and clinches.
Food dodges an elbow strike from Dominator.
Food is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dominator gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Food avoiding damage as Dominator throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Dominator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dominator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominator lands with a slapping head kick.
Dominator tries to bum rush Food with a series of wild strikes but Food uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominator has closed the distance and engaged Food in a clinch.
Food blocks a body shot from Dominator.
Dominator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominator has Food pressed against the cage, preventing Food from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Food wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator darts in and clinches Food up against the cage.
Dominator is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Dominator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator stops a takedown attempt from Food.
Food has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dominator is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Food just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dominator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Food to keep the fight standing.
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator looks to land a combination but Food avoids it well.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dominator. Those never looked like landing.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food moves out of range.
Dominator tries to bum rush Food with a series of wild strikes but Food uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Food dodges the punch combination from Dominator.
Dominator is breathing heavily.
Food avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator doesn't manage to clinch there - Food circles away.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Food sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Food gets caught napping as Dominator dives in and scores a takedown. Food manages to retain guard.
Food has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dominator is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Food is trying to push Dominator away but Dominator has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dominator tries to pull guard but Food holds him up against the cage and eventually Dominator drops back down to his feet.
Food has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominator uses from the top position.
Food has control of Dominator's left arm, preventing Dominator from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Food has his feet on Dominator's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Food avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominator misses the shot to the body.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food is having none of it.
Dominator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Food swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Food moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kris Food is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Dominator finds it's way through Food's defenses.
Dominator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator drops Food with a left right combo! Dominator follows him down to the ground into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Dominator dominated that round.
That's time! Dominator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dominator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looks like Kris Food has been cut.
Dominator clinches with his opponent.
Dominator taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dominator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dominator is stalling here.
Dominator breaks from the clinch.
Food displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Food showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominator.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator is looking to land body kicks.
Dominator tries to clinch up.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator moves into the clinch successfully.
Dominator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Food keeps the fight on the outside.
Food slips under a jab from Dominator.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Food sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mariusz Dominator is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Food.
Mariusz Dominator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Food checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator throws a head kick but Food moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food is having none of it.
Food avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food moves out of range.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator is looking to clinch.
Dominator fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Food avoids it really well and circles away.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominator shoots in but Food avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Dominator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Food circles away from the clinch attempt.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator throws a hook but Food avoids it easily.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator is looking to clinch.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food is having none of it.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Food manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Food counters with a body kick.
Food avoids the body shot from Dominator.
Dominator is looking to clinch.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator throws a right and a left that Food avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Food avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominator wants to clinch up but Food keeps it at a distance.
Dominator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Food can do to turn this around?
Dominator is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Dominator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kris Food'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.
Dominator throws a series of punches but Food moves out of range.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominator tries to clinch there but Food circles away.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator shoots in looking for a takedown. Food tries to sprawl out of it but Dominator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Food manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Food counters with a body kick.
Food keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominator.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Food circles away.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dominator.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Food keeps the fight on the outside.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominator misses with a straight right.
Dominator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Food as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Dominator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Food blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Dominator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator is looking to clinch but Food is avoiding it.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dominator wants to clinch up but Food keeps it at a distance.
Dominator fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Food avoids it really well and circles away.
Dominator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator takes a swing at Food's ribcage but misses.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dominator doesn't manage to clinch there - Food circles away.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Food defends well and Dominator ends up having to push Food into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Food is trying to break the clinch but Dominator has him pressed against the cage.
Food changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominator fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food moves out of range.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Dominator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Food as he avoids it easily.
Dominator has closed the distance and engaged Food in a clinch.
Dominator tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Food avoids it.
Food working hard to break the clinch.
Food tries for a takedown. No joy.
Food goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dominator prevents it.
Food prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Food.
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Food manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Food avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominator closes the distance and pushes Food back into the cage.
Food jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Food uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dominator fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Food really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kris Food's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dominator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dominator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dominator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Food was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominator.
Dominator wants to clinch.
Dominator throws a right and a left that Food avoids nicely.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Food swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food is having none of it.
Dominator fails with a takedown attempt.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Food leaves Dominator with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Food replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dominator blocks it well.
Dominator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Food swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominator moves into range and clinches up with Food.
Dominator tries to break free but Food pushes him back against the cage.
Dominator tries to pull guard but Food holds him up against the cage and eventually Dominator drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Dominator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Food misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dominator.
Food is trying to break free.
Food is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominator is defending well for now.
Food leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Food tries to circle away but Dominator has him pinned against the cage.
Food tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominator smiles and moves away.
Dominator tries to clinch but Food moves out of range.
Dominator moves in looking to clinch but Food pushes him off.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator is looking to clinch but Food is avoiding it.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Food keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominator throws a hook but Food avoids it easily.
Food avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Dominator closes the distance and pushes Food back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Food jumps guard but Dominator turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Food is trying to pull guard but Dominator has him pressed against the cage.
Food has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dominator avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Dominator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Food successfully pulls guard.
Food pushes Dominator off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dominator tries to clinch there but Food circles away.
Food is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dominator pushes Food up against the cage in a clinch.
Food content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Food has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dominator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dominator. Beautiful body shot.
Food uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Food keeps the fight on the outside.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator misses with an uppercut. Food saw that one coming.
Food steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator looks for a takedown but Food sprawls well.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator tries to bum rush Food with a series of wild strikes but Food uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Food counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Food steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator tries to close the distance and clinch but Food swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
Dominator tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mariusz Dominator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kris Food's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dominator rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Food moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dominator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator tries to bum rush Food with a series of wild strikes but Food uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dominator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Food thinks about the counter body kick.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Food moves out of range easily.
Dominator takes a swing at Food's ribcage but misses.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dominator dives in and grabs Food's left leg, looking for a takedown. Food pushes down on Dominator's head and hops out.
Food dodges the punch combination from Dominator.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator throws a head kick but Food moves out of range.
Food counters with a body kick.
Dominator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Food responds with a good body kick, but Dominator manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator misses with a looping right.
Dominator tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Food defends well and Dominator ends up having to push Food into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Food follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from Food.
Food wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Food wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominator has him pressed against the cage.
Food decides to pull guard.
Food is pulling down on Dominator's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominator, at least for the moment.
Food is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominator defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator wants to control from the top but Food keeps moving.
Food has his hands on Dominator's head, controlling the position.
Food manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Food letting Dominator take a breather here.
Dominator trying to land knees to the body.
Mariusz Dominator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Food wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Food pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Food is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominator trying to control the position from guard on top but Food is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kris Food has got the better of the ground game so far.
Food looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominator wants to control from the top but Food keeps moving.
Food looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dominator looking to sit in guard and control but Food gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Food slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Food trying to control but Dominator is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Food comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Dominator!
Mariusz Dominator is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mariusz Dominator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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