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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fujiwara Hisamori (ranked 3873 p4p, 4613 weight class) and Cristy Pitts (ranked 355 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fujiwara Hisamori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cristy Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisamori ducks right into an uppercut from Pitts.
Pitts connects with a nice looking jab.
Pitts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hisamori avoids a kick to the body.
Pitts lands with an overhand left.
Pitts tries to sprawl but Hisamori drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pitts is doing well to control the position and prevent Hisamori from advancing to side control.
Pitts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hisamori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hisamori's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisamori is in bad spot here.
Pitts biding his time, controlling Hisamori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitts is not going to allow Hisamori to sit and survive in this position.
Pitts has good solid back control here.
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.
Pitts is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts has the hooks in. Hisamori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I really don't envy Hisamori right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristy Pitts dominated that round.
That's time! Hisamori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pitts jabs Hisamori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitts throws a lazy body kick
and Hisamori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pitts is trying to maintain the position but Hisamori is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hisamori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cristy Pitts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitts controlling Hisamori's posture.
Hisamori wants to pass the guard but Pitts is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts keeping moving, preventing Hisamori from controlling successfully.
Pitts pulls Hisamori in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hisamori defends well.
Hisamori trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitts can't keep his opponent in guard - Hisamori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pitts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pitts is defending against the submission attempts here by Hisamori.
Hisamori is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hisamori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pitts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hisamori.
Pitts tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hisamori has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hisamori prevents Pitts from getting the reversal.
Hisamori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisamori prevents Pitts from getting the reversal.
Hisamori is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pitts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pitts!
Pitts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hisamori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pitts content to stall in guard here.
Hisamori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitts defends well.
Pitts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisamori throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pitts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisamori is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitts is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fujiwara Hisamori will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pitts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara Hisamori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hisamori walks into a stiff left hand from Pitts.
Hisamori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hisamori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hisamori on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hisamori.
Pitts cracks Hisamori with an open hand slap.
Pitts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hisamori momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts cracks Hisamori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pitts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pitts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hisamori's head.
Hisamori tries for a takedown but Pitts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts throws out a powerful jab.
Pitts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pitts clinches up with Hisamori and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitts pushes Hisamori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitts working aggressively here.
Pitts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hisamori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitts smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiwara Hisamori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitts lands with a hook. Hisamori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hisamori misses with a takedown attempt - Pitts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitts rushes Hisamori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisamori fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pitts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hisamori jumps guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pitts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitts.
Pitts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hisamori tries to work over Pitts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hisamori backwards.
Pitts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hisamoris head.
Pitts working Hisamori over with knees to the body.
Hisamori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Pitts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts lands a good knee to the midsection. Hisamori won't want to take too many of those.
Pitts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pitts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitts.
A short uppercut from Pitts.
Pitts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitts gets through Hisamori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pitts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hisamori.
A short body shot lands from Pitts as the two fighters clinch.
Pitts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitts throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Pitts.
Pitts lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pitts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pitts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pitts lands a hook that snaps the head of Hisamori backwards.
A short right from Pitts.
Pitts scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pitts.
Pitts scores with a hook to the body.
Pitts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cristy Pitts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitts.
Pitts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitts lands a hook that snaps the head of Hisamori backwards.
 Hisamori is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitts works on Hisamori's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Hisamori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hisamori backwards.
Pitts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hisamori.
Pitts lands with a light punch inside.
Pitts crunches a lovely knee into Hisamori's ribcage.
Pitts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristy Pitts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pitts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristy Pitts!
Fujiwara Hisamori was interviewed post fight and said 'Let's do it again!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Banker Four (ranked 4774 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Mathew Dew (ranked 408 p4p, 301 weight class). Mathew Dew is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Banker Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew Dew!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Four.
Dew needs to keep his hands up - Four had a free shot at his head there.
Dew slips a jab from Four.
Four scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dew in his tracks.
Dew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dew misses with a takedown
and Four counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Four throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Four misses the shot to the body.
Dew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Four sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Four on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Four clobbers Dew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banker Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Dew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew takes one to the side of the head.
Dew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banker Four is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Four has one foot on Dew's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Four throws a lazy right hand but Dew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dew moves away from the strike by Four.
Dew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Four scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banker Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Four wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Four to score with a decent uppercut.
Four lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four swings for the body but Dew moves out of range.
Four slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dew slips a jab and a cross from Four.
Dew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Four misses the target.
And Dew tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dew shoots in for a double leg but Four sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Four misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dew.
Dew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Four.
Four scores with a sloppy right hand. Dew should have avoided that one.
Dew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Four keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Dew forces his way into half guard.
Four pushes Dew off looking to stand but Dew dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Four is trying to stand up here but Dew is controlling him well.
Dew slows the pace down in half guard.
Four knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dew on the ground.
Dew uses his free foot to push down on Four's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Four.
Dew controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dew takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Four is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dew is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Four is defending well though. Dew let's go of the attempt for now.
Dew sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Four taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mathew Dew!
A victorious Mathew Dew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Gastelum (ranked 4263 p4p, 3815 weight class) and Johnny Atkins (ranked 488 p4p, 445 weight class). Gastelum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voices. Atkins has chosen The Zoo as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Gastelum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Atkins !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Gastelum.
Gastelum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Johnny Atkins has been cut.
Gastelum throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
Gastelum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Gastelum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gastelum.
Atkins misses with a takedown attempt - Gastelum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastelum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gastelum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gastelum throws a nice looking combination but Atkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gastelum.
Atkins with the counter takedown but Gastelum avoids it easily.
Gastelum misses with a hook.
Gastelum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins fails with the takedown.
Atkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gastelum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robert Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Atkins .
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gastelum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Atkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gastelum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gastelum wants to get back to his feet.
Atkins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gastelum is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Atkins !
After winning the bout, Johnny Atkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ananatuba Marajoara (ranked 3322 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Anigav Rennid (ranked 434 p4p, 531 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ananatuba Marajoara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ananatuba Marajoara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ananatuba Marajoara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anigav Rennid!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marajoara pushes Rennid up against the cage in a clinch.
Marajoara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Anigav Rennid has been cut.
Rennid is trying to break the clinch but Marajoara has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Marajoara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marajoara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marajoara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rennid backwards.
Rennid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marajoara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marajoara lands an elbow inside that Rennid shrugs off.
Marajoara can't get the takedown.
Marajoara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marajoara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Anigav Rennid's cut even more.
Marajoara lands a shot to the body.
Marajoara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rennid after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ananatuba Marajoara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marajoara lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marajoara has Rennid pressed against the cage, preventing Rennid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marajoara.
Marajoara lands an elbow just above Rennid 's eye.
Marajoara lands an elbow that stopped Rennid in his tracks for a moment.
Marajoara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rennid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rennid tries to circle away but Marajoara has him pinned against the cage.
Marajoara has Rennid pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marajoara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rennid tumbling to the mat - Marajoara dives into Rennid's guard.
Marajoara pushes down on Rennid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marajoara working Rennid over with strikes.
Marajoara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rennid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rennid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Anigav Rennid's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marajoara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rennid defending well though.
Marajoara lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marajoara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marajoara lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marajoara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rennid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marajoara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Marajoara.
Anigav Rennid's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rennid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marajoara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marajoara controlling the pace.
Rennid is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marajoara lands with a punch from half guard.
Marajoara working the head and body with strikes.
Marajoara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rennid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anigav Rennid's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ananatuba Marajoara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ponziabo (ranked 1306 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Barry Bonon (ranked 180 p4p, 257 weight class). Santiago Ponziabo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santiago Ponziabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Bonon!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo goes for a takedown attempt but Bonon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonon moves into the clinch.
Ponziabo managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Ponziabo prevents a body shot from Bonon.
Ponziabo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Bonon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but Ponziabo blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponziabo.
Bonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonon working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ponziabo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
Bonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ponziabo's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ponziabo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponziabo is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonon from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo trying to hold on to Bonon's head to control him but Bonon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponziabo wants to improve his position but Bonon is controlling well.
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Bonon tries to pass to full mount but Ponziabo defends it.
Ponziabo is looking for a sweep. Bonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponziabo looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ponziabo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonon wants to take a breather but Ponziabo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonon.
Ponziabo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonon stacks Ponziabo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonon!
Ponziabo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonon tries to advance to mount but Ponziabo denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponziabo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.
Ponziabo tries to keep at a distance but Bonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponziabo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonon smiles and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonon enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponziabo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bonon wants to clinch up but Ponziabo keeps it at a distance.
Bonon rushes Ponziabo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Ponziabo blocks a body shot from Bonon.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponziabo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonon after a bit of a struggle.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but Bonon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Ponziabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonon misses with an elbow strike.
Bonon scores with a shot to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponziabo is defending well for now.
Bonon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonon keeps control of Ponziabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Bonon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo tries to pull guard but Bonon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponziabo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonon to keep the fight standing.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon tries to work over Ponziabo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponziabo jumps guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo blocking some punches.
Bonon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponziabo is looking to take a break and control but Bonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ponziabo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonon is looking for a sweep.
Ponziabo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponziabo works to advance to full mount. Bonon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bonon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonon tries to hold on but Ponziabo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponziabo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bonon tries to control the position but Ponziabo now has his back.
Ponziabo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santiago Ponziabo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ponziabo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bonon reverses the position brilliantly into Ponziabo's guard!
Bonon wants to control from the top but Ponziabo keeps moving.
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon trying to control but Ponziabo is working from the bottom.
Bonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ponziabo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponziabo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bonon tries to clinch up.
Bonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ponziabo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponziabo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonon is looking to clinch but Ponziabo is avoiding it.
Bonon gets a clinch.
Bonon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponziabo has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponziabo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonon wants to control but Ponziabo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ponziabo tries for a kimura but Bonon is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon is trying to control Ponziabo's posture but Ponziabo avoids it.
Ponziabo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ponziabo swings around for an armbar but Bonon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ponziabo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonon looking to pass the guard.
Bonon passes Ponziabo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ponziabo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is staying active underneath Bonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ponziabo actively working from the bottom here.
Ponziabo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponziabo wants to control but Bonon passes into side.
Ponziabo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bonon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonon wants to control the pace but Ponziabo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponziabo reaches up and holds on to Bonon to control the position.
Ponziabo regains half guard.
Bonon wants to stand but Ponziabo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Bonon keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!
In defeat, Santiago Ponziabo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smile Telheiras (ranked 1713 p4p, 2533 weight class) and John Jacobs (ranked 220 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smile Telheiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Telheiras throws a series of strikes that have Jacobs backpedaling.
Telheiras has managed to clinch.
Telheiras prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs has Telheiras pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Telheiras manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Telheiras is defending well.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Telheiras after a bit of a struggle.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Telheiras prevents it.
Telheiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Telheiras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Telheiras!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telheiras scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Telheiras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs with the counter takedown but Telheiras avoids it easily.
Telheiras swinging wildly here.
Telheiras drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Telheiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Telheiras pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smile Telheiras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telheiras rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has clasped his hands together around Telheiras's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telheiras tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Telheiras is controlling an arm, preventing Jacobs from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Telheiras squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jacobs wants to finish this one by submission but Telheiras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacobs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telheiras is surviving well by controlling Jacobs's body position as best he can.
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jacobs has hold of Telheiras's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Telheiras manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs goes for an armbar but Telheiras turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Telheiras.
Telheiras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Telheiras stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Telheiras scores with a jab to the head.
Telheiras moves into the clinch successfully.
Telheiras prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telheiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs is trying to trip Telheiras. He has hold of a leg but Telheiras is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jacobs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Telheiras keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Telheiras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Telheiras manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Telheiras's guard.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Telheiras trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jacobs trying to control but Telheiras is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Telheiras stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.
Telheiras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Telheiras misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs is trying to drag Telheiras to the mat but Telheiras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Telheiras effectively controlling the action here.
Telheiras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Telheiras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telheiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Telheiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs stops Telheiras from standing up.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Telheiras keeps moving.
Telheiras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telheiras tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Telheiras keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Telheiras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telheiras's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Telheiras duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Telheiras has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to score a body lock takedown but Telheiras shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.
Telheiras has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jacobs regains guard immediately.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Telheiras is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Telheiras has escaped and now he's on top!
Telheiras tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smile Telheiras dominated that second round.
That's time! Telheiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Telheiras has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Telheiras pulls guard effortlessly.
Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Telheiras looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Telheiras looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Telheiras!
Telheiras wants to stand but Jacobs has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Telheiras's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Telheiras wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling the position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to control Telheiras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Telheiras tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jacobs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras with a jab.
Smile Telheiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Telheiras does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Telheiras.
Telheiras moves into the clinch successfully.
Telheiras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Telheiras throws an elbow but it misses.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Telheiras.
Telheiras taking a breather.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Telheiras avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Telheiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Telheiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Telheiras lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Telheiras throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telheiras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telheiras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smile Telheiras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telheiras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smile Telheiras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Telheiras, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smile Telheiras!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doraku Niten (ranked 1317 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Johnny Cannons (ranked 199 p4p, 304 weight class). Doraku Niten is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doraku Niten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Cannons!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Niten on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Niten tries to get out of the position.
Cannons tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannons decides to stand back up. Cannons steps back and let's Niten get back to his feet.
Cannons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cannons tries to stand and escape but Niten actually recovers to full guard.
Cannons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Niten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cannons is one step ahead there.
Cannons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niten. 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.
Niten looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cannons is defending well. Niten quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cannons has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Niten celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doraku Niten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 1490 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Benny West (ranked 193 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny West!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slumponyhu throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slumponyhu moves away.
It looked like Slumponyhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slumponyhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Slumponyhu.
As Slumponyhu backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Slumponyhu manages to avoid it all.
Slumponyhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West throws a good cross that connects.
Slumponyhu swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slumponyhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slumponyhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Benny West has been cut.
Slumponyhu misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Slumponyhu counters with a crisp one two that drops West! Slumponyhu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves West to his feet! West is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slumponyhu lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! West goes down and covers up as Slumponyhu starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stances Slumponyhu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Caramel (ranked 1073 p4p, 952 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 162 p4p, 142 weight class). Winters has chosen All Along the Watchtower as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Caramel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caramel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winters wants to hit a sweep here but Caramel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winters there!
Winters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winters trying to hold on to Caramel's head to control him but Caramel postures up.
Winters gets back to full guard.
Caramel throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caramel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel working some strikes from top position.
Caramel trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caramel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winters working a defensive guard here.
Caramel lands a couple of digs.
Caramel throws a sloppy strike and Winters has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Caramel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Winters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 1110 p4p, 2526 weight class) and New Car (ranked 170 p4p, 371 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home misses with a looping left.
Home throws a hook but Car avoids it easily.
Home staying out of range there.
It looked like Home wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Car thows a left - swing and a miss!
Home slips under a jab.
Car lands a big uppercut and Home crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Home looks OK. Car waves Home back to his feet!
Home is rocked!
It looks like New Home has been cut.
Home misses with a looping left.
Oh Home is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Car lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Car!
In his post fight interview, New Car started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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