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Highland 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Ulibarri (ranked 5707 p4p, 6363 weight class) and Oscar Murphy (ranked 684 p4p, 725 weight class). Oscar Murphy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zach Ulibarri's chin.
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zach Ulibarri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Murphy is working for takedown but Ulibarri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ulibarri to keep the fight standing.
Ulibarri has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Ulibarri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ulibarri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ulibarri clinches with his opponent.
Ulibarri scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri stalling against the cage.
Ulibarri lands a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulibarri prevents it.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Ulibarri prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri controlling the action here for a moment.
Ulibarri just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Ulibarri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ulibarri clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri slows down the pace here.
Ulibarri lands a nice uppercut.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulibarri.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulibarri down to the mat. Ulibarri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Ulibarri's ribs.
Ulibarri rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ulibarri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ulibarri just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ulibarri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ulibarri moves into the clinch.
Ulibarri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ulibarri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ulibarri clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ulibarri.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Ulibarri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ulibarri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with the head strike.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ulibarri is defending well.
Ulibarri is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ulibarri down to the mat. Ulibarri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ulibarri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Ulibarri rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy jumps guard but Ulibarri stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Ulibarri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Zach Ulibarri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ulibarri stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Ulibarri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is working for takedown but Ulibarri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ulibarri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ulibarri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
A shot in the inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri controlling the action here for a moment.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri lands with a left to the head.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Ulibarri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulibarri lands an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ulibarri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulibarri's waist but Ulibarri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ulibarri circles away.
Ulibarri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ulibarri 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.
A short right from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Zach Ulibarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Murphy.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ulibarri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulibarri lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri effectively controlling the action here.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ulibarri prevents it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Ulibarri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ulibarri throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulibarri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ulibarri to keep the fight standing.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri lands with a short shot to the head.
Ulibarri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Ulibarri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ulibarri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulibarri digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ulibarri stalling.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ulibarri to work.
A short body shot lands from Ulibarri as the two fighters clinch.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Ulibarri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Ulibarri tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri lands a right hand.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri lands with a light punch inside.
Zach Ulibarri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri stalling in the clinch.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ulibarri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oscar Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulibarri lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Ulibarri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ulibarri, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Ulibarri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Jay (ranked 2286 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Illegitimate Stepchild (ranked 314 p4p, 531 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevie Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Illegitimate Stepchild!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepchild scores with a jab.
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Stepchild throws a sloppy head kick
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepchild swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepchild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepchild looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
Jay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jay lands with a good body shot.
Stepchild scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay throws the left hand but Stepchild avoids the punch easily.
Stepchild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepchild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Stepchild feints a jab promting Jay to slip. Stepchild then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Jay finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay clobbers Stepchild with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepchild works the jab nicely.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepchild throws out the jab.
Stepchild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Stepchild.
Jay is looking to counter punch.
Stepchild tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepchild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepchild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevie Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepchild with a jab.
Stepchild throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Stepchild misses with a looping right.
Jay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Stepchild scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepchild looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Stepchild's shoulder, as Stepchild tries to avoid the shot.
Stepchild throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Stepchild.
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stepchild might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepchild scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Stepchild has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepchild's head.
Stepchild looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
Stepchild misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Stepchild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jay at a distance.
Jay staying out of range there.
Stepchild misses with a looping right.
Stepchild cracks Jay with a good jab.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepchild throws out the jab.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepchild.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepchild.
Jay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay scores with a punch to the head.
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Stepchild throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
Stepchild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepchild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepchild. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay is looking to counter punch.
Stepchild lands a really nice looking cross but Jay seems unphased.
Stepchild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay takes one to the side of the head.
Illegitimate Stepchild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepchild blocks a leg kick.
Stepchild moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepchild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Stepchild looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Stepchild's shoulder, as Stepchild tries to avoid the shot.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Stepchild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stepchild throws a leg kick
and Jay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Stepchild defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Stepchild catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepchild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stepchild.
Jay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepchild takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepchild misses with a leg kick.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Stepchild misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Stepchild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jay doesn't seem phased though.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Stepchild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay dodges the punch combination from Stepchild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Stepchild.
Stepchild misses with a body punch
and Jay counters with a low kick, right behind Stepchild 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Illegitimate Stepchild dominated that round.
That's time! Jay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stepchild takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepchild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepchild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jay misses.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepchild counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepchild slips a jab from Jay.
Jab from Jay.
Stepchild scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepchild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepchild. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepchild throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepchild misses with a looping left.
Jay is looking to counter punch.
Stepchild takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepchild cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepchild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepchild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepchild lands with a cross.
 Jay is rocked!
Jay misses with a hook.
Stepchild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepchild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Jay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stepchild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jay on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stepchild. Those never looked like landing.
Jay lands with a good body shot.
Stepchild throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Stepchild.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Stepchild.
Stepchild misses with an uppercut.
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay throwing a counter right hand but Stepchild manages to avoid it.
Stepchild scores with a shot to the body.
Jay defending well as Stepchild loads up on a big left hand.
Stepchild scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stepchild is breathing heavily.
Stepchild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Stepchild sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stepchild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jay.
Stepchild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Stepchild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jay.
Jay takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Jay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stepchild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jay, as that shot connected.
Stepchild tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepchild misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Stepchild.
Stepchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Jay.
Jay stuns Stepchild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepchild misses with a leg kick
and Jay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Illegitimate Stepchild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepchild takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepchild connects with a jab.
Stepchild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jay.
A lazy left from Stepchild finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild slips a straight right by Jay.
Jay slips under a jab from Stepchild.
Stepchild with a nice cross.
Stepchild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepchild throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Stepchild scores with a hook to the body. Jay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stepchild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jay! Stepchild is out on his feet! Jay rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stepchild is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stepchild is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Jay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neuzvarams Semyorka (ranked 3473 p4p, 2911 weight class) and Lucas Kuas (ranked 500 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Neuzvarams Semyorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Kuas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuas rushes Semyorka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semyorka manages to break the clinch.
Semyorka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Semyorka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semyorka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuas with a poor takedown
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas walks into a stiff left hand from Semyorka.
 Kuas is rocked!
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semyorka pinned against the cage. Semyorka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Semyorka.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semyorka lands a shoulder strike.
Semyorka is leaning against Kuas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semyorka's elbow.
Semyorka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semyorka throwing a counter right hand but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka stuns Kuas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semyorka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuas shoots in looking for a takedown but Semyorka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuas fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Semyorka misses.
Semyorka misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semyorka misses with the combination.
Semyorka throws the left hand but Kuas avoids the punch easily.
Kuas throws a head kick but Semyorka moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kuas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semyorka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Semyorka moves out of range of the body kick.
Semyorka drops Kuas with a big left hand and mounts him. Kuas is in big trouble!
Kuas is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuas is trying to stand.
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas prevents Semyorka from taking his back.
Semyorka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semyorka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuas!
Semyorka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuas trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Semyorka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuas has managed to get both his arms back between Semyorka's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Semyorka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuas counters with a three punch combo that has Semyorka backing up. Semyorka nods at Kuas to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuas pushes Semyorka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuas goes for a takedown attempt but Semyorka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuas staying out of range there.
Kuas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Kuas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semyorka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semyorka drops his shoulder and cracks Kuas with a huge uppercut! Kuas goes down! Can Semyorka finish him?
Semyorka controlling from the top position.
Semyorka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semyorka controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semyorka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semyorka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Semyorka does it's job there.
Semyorka works Kuas's body with a nice hook.
Kuas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semyorka.
Kuas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semyorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuas darts in trying to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuas tries to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kuas to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka 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.
Semyorka is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuas has wrist control.
Kuas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuas pulls Semyorka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kuas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semyorka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Semyorka cracks Kuas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuas falls backwards against the cage. Semyorka follows up with more strikes that drop Kuas to his knees. Semyorka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Our winner, Neuzvarams Semyorka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Galvao (ranked 2235 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Kristoffer Wexell (ranked 340 p4p, 393 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Ye - Burna Boy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoffer Wexell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wexell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvao defending well as Wexell loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
Wexell gets tackled into the cage by Galvao. Galvao maintains the clinch.
Galvao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wexell's efforts to push away.
Galvao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Wexell holds him up against the cage and eventually Galvao drops back down to his feet.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Wexell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wexell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch but Wexell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Galvao lands a really nice looking cross but Wexell seems unphased.
Wexell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexell throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexell.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell misses with a few strikes there.
Wexell loads up on a big right hand but Galvao slips the punch.
Wexell throws a big shot that misses.
Wexell throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Wexell keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Wexell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wexell 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.
Wexell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wexell misses with an uppercut.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wexell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexell.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
Wexell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wexell. That snapped Galvao's head back.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Wexell swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao.
Wexell throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wexell cracks Galvao with an open hand slap.
Wexell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Wexell pushes him off.
Wexell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Galvao looks to land a left hand but Wexell moved out of range nicely.
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Wexell keeps the fight on the outside.
Wexell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Wexell throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvao moves out of range as Wexell strikes.
Wexell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Wexell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Wexell's head but Wexell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wexell misses with an uppercut.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao wants to clinch up but Wexell keeps it at a distance.
Galvao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wexell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Galvao scrambles back to his feet.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Wexell misses.
Wexell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wexell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
As Wexell tries to get set, Galvao tries to push him back and clinch up but Wexell manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Wexell misses its intended target.
Wexell throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Wexell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wexell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvao slips a straight right by Wexell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wexell misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wexell misses the target.
Wexell connects with the punch.
Galvao slips a straight right by Wexell.
Kristoffer Wexell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao rushes Wexell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Galvao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wexell controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wexell fails to land.
Wexell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Wexell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galvao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wexell fails to land.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Galvao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wexell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wexell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wexell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galvao tries a body shot but Wexell blocks it.
Wexell breaks from the clinch.
Wexell throws a nice looking combination but Galvao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wexell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
A big left from Galvao misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Wexell misses.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Wexell.
Wexell looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristoffer Wexell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexell misses with a straight right.
Wexell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wexell throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wexell is just out of range.
Galvao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wexell.
Galvao blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell throws a hook but Galvao blocks it.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Wexell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao tries to clinch but Wexell is having none of it.
Wexell lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvao off the cage and back into range.
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wexell.
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Wexell's head but Wexell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wexell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Wexell.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galvao slips under a jab from Wexell.
Galvao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wexell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galvao moves into the clinch.
Wexell prevents a body shot from Galvao.
Galvao can't find room to land a body shot as Wexell controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell scores with a shot to the side of Galvao's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wexell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galvao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wexell uses from the top position.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Wexell misses with a hook. Galvao ducked under it nicely.
Galvao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Wexell.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wexell manages to circle out of the way.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell misses the jab.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
A big left from Galvao misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Wexell throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
Galvao slips a jab from Wexell.
Wexell lands a lovely overhand right.
Galvao tries to clinch but Wexell is having none of it.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Wexell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Wexell.
Jose Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvao.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wexell.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wexell throws out the jab.
Galvao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wexell.
Wexell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wexell throws the left hand but Galvao avoids the punch easily.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Wexell breaks away and moves out of range.
Wexell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvao.
Wexell misses with an uppercut
and Galvao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galvao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wexell smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvao misses with a lunging right hand
and Wexell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wexell lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wexell with a nice cross.
Wexell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wexell.
Galvao misses with a hook. Wexell ducked under it nicely.
Wexell throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wexell throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Wexell saw that one coming.
Wexell is looking for the big counter here.
Wexell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wexell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wexell looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Galvao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wexell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wexell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wexell misses with a straight left.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Wexell and move into the clinch.
Wexell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristoffer Wexell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wexell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Wexell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wexell 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Wexell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grover Montoya (ranked 3981 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Island Guy (ranked 556 p4p, 298 weight class). Grover Montoya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grover Montoya!
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, Island Guy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montoya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Montoya connects with a body shot that sends Guy's belly button to the back.
Guy walks into a left hand.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montoya thows a leg kick but Guy checks it
and Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
Montoya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy walks into a left hand.
Guy darts in and clinches Montoya up against the cage.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy prevents a body shot from Montoya.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy blocks a body shot from Montoya.
Guy lands an uppercut.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montoya working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
Montoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Montoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
Montoya stalling the fight.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya throws a head punch that misses.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montoyas head.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Montoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montoya can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy scores with a hook to the body.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Montoya misses with the head strike.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Montoya fails to land.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya controls his hands.
Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montoya.
Montoya misses with some punches.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy prevents a body shot from Montoya.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Guy blocking some punches.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Montoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montoya misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya lands a nice uppercut.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montoya.
Montoya wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya.
Guy working aggressively here.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a left hand.
Montoya tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Island Guy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montoya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montoya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guy's sensitive parts.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya throws a low kick, looking for Guy's leg but Guy calmly moves out of range.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Montoya misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montoya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Guy coming out on top.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guy checks a leg kick.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Guy darts in and clinches Montoya up against the cage.
Guy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy lands a right hand.
Island Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy lands an uppercut.
Montoya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Montoya throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Montoya on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Montoya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guy is working Montoya over against the cage.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy works on Montoya's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Montoya fails to land.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Guy misses with some punches.
Montoya wants to break free but Guy has control.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montoya swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Montoya tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Montoya misses with the head strike.
Montoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montoya scores with a shoulder strike.
Montoya has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
A shot in the inside from Guy.
Guy prevents Montoya from breaking the clinch.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Montoya misses with some punches.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montoya.
Guy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montoya or not.
Guy blocks a body shot from Montoya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Montoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya blocks a body shot from Guy.
Montoya is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Montoya is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guy lands an uppercut.
Montoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montoya.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
Montoya is rocked!
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Montoya throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy scores with a counter punch that sends Montoya to the canvas! Guy smells blood - he's punishing Montoya with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Montoya has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 2693 p4p, 2261 weight class) and Kofi Ousmane (ranked 329 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
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, Kofi Ousmane!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ousmane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy rushes Ousmane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ousmane has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ousmane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Ousmane dives into Murphy's guard.
Ousmane wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ousmane working some strikes from top position.
Ousmane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Ousmane to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ousmane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Ousmane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Ousmane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ousmane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane controlling the action here.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane landing with the ground and pound.
Ousmane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy looking to control but Ousmane passes into half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Ousmane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ousmane passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Ousmane is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Ousmane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ousmane lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Ousmane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ousmane stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ousmane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ousmane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ousmane keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane lands a nice forearm strike.
Ousmane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ousmane lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Ousmane is controlling well.
Ousmane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ousmane is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ousmane is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ousmane wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kofi Ousmane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3156 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Ron Johnson (ranked 297 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Jitsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jitsu scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Jitsu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Jitsu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jitsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jitsu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jitsu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jitsu throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Johnson works over Jitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Jitsu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jitsu blocks a jab.
Jitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Ron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jitsu slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ron Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson works over Jitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitsu also avoids with ease.
Johnson cracks Jitsu with an open hand slap.
Jitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Jitsu misses the target.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jitsu throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jitsu.
Jitsu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jitsu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Johnson takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jitsu saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jitsu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jitsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jitsu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jitsu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jitsu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Jitsu is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Jitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jitsu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jitsu's head backwards.
Jitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Jitsu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson wants to slow Jitsu down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Jitsu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jitsu.
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitsu postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Jitsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson pushes Jitsu off looking to stand but Jitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Johnson tries to kick Jitsu off but Jitsu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Jitsu prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jitsu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jitsu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson catches Jitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ron Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Jitsu with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson works over Jitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Jitsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jitsu.
Jitsu is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Jitsu tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jitsu misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson tries a low kick but Jitsu avoids it.
It looked like Jitsu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Jitsu moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Jitsu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jitsu should have avoided that one.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jitsu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
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!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Ron Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson tries a low kick but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Jitsu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jitsu trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Jitsu gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu stops Johnson from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ron Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 1605 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Dirk Jammer (ranked 227 p4p, 444 weight class). Dirk Jammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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171
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Jammer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammer rushes Job and presses him up against the cage.
Job blocks an uppercut.
Jammer's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jammer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jammer is trying to drag Job to the mat but Job just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Job jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jammer walks away with a smile on his face. Job gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jammer stuffs the takedown.
Jammer slips a straight right by Job.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Job looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Job looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Job works his way into side control.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jammer keeps working.
Job 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.
Jammer tries to buck Job off but Job is having none of it.
Job lands a few punches from side control.
Jammer is looking for a sweep.
Job trying to control the position but Jammer is working away.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammer is working for a kimura but Job is defending it quite comfortably.
Jammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Job's head.
Jammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Job keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jammer is stalling here. Job is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jammer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Job has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Job working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job happy to just control the position for now.
Job is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jammer keeps working.
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.
Job creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job working the ground and pound.
Job tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Job has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Job is chipping away with strikes.
Jammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Job's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jammer controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odd Job dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Job swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Job throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Job defends it well.
Job doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jammer swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jammer misses the target.
Jammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Job misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odd Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jammer throws a shot from downtown. Job moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Jammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jammer is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Jammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Jammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Job keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer tries to bum rush Job with a series of wild strikes but Job uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jammer catches Job with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Job shoots for a takedown but Jammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Job misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a left to the body.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Job.
A little jabbing left from Jammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Jammer misses with a body shot.
Jammer slips under a jab from Job.
Jammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Job.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jammer wants to get back to full guard but Job has passed into side control.
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!
Job trying to control the action but Jammer is working from the bottom.
Jammer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jammer stops Job from passing to mount.
Jammer manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Job winds up and cracks Jammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Job looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jammer looking for submissions off his back.
Job working over Jammer with some ground and pound. Jammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Job perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jammer is trying to maintain the position but Job is very close to passing his half guard.
Jammer is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer is not content to let Job control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jammer scores with a jab. Job acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Job bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jammer manages to get back to half guard.
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Job trying to control from Jammer's half guard. Jammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Job wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Job accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Jammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job content to stall in guard here.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Odd Job overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Job doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Job manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jammer trying to control the position.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Job with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Job wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving.
Jammer keeping full guard, as Job tries to pass.
Job is in close to Jammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jammer has an active guard here but Job has managed to pass into half guard.
Job tries to pass to full mount but Jammer defends it.
Job is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jammer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job wants to take a breather but Jammer is having none of it.
Jammer manages to get to full guard.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.
Jammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jammer can do to turn this around?
Job looking to pass the guard.
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.
Job keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jammer's head.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Jammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Job trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jammer misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Job fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Job on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odd Job showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Job 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odd Job!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Ruiha (ranked 1638 p4p, 2660 weight class) and Sodium Chloride (ranked 228 p4p, 358 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ruiha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Polynesian Traditional Music. This should be fireworks!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tama Ruiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sodium Chloride!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chloride.
Chloride with a poor takedown
and Ruiha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Sodium Chloride has been cut.
Ruiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chloride doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruiha connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ruiha. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Chloride misses.
Chloride walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Ruiha swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Laird (ranked 1339 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Hunter Holmes (ranked 194 p4p, 518 weight class). Archie Laird 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 light heavyweight 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, Archie Laird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hunter Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Laird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Laird's head.
Holmes darts in and clinches Laird up against the cage.
A short left from Laird.
Laird works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Laird is controlling him.
Laird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laird stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes is pushing Laird's head away, looking to escape. Laird manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laird in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Laird controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Holmes sneaks out the side door and pushes Laird away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laird throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Laird. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Laird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Laird.
Holmes misses with a hook to the body
and Laird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Laird is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laird seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Laird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes is rocked!
Laird 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.
Laird arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Holmes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
During a confident post fight interview, Archie Laird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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