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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Frank Jackson (ranked 1534 p4p, 882 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 198 p4p, 119 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Frank Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Elkhan throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elkhan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Elkhan slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Elkhan's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkhan tries to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Elkhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkhan misses the target.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson rushes Elkhan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elkhan misses with the head strike.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkhan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a shot to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Elkhan lands a right hand.
Elkhan can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
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!
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Elkhan blocks an uppercut.
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elkhan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elkhan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Jackson is rocked!
Elkhan pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elkhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Elkhan lands with a short shot to the head.
Elkhan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Elkhan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Elkhan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 844 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Bosque Trabuco (ranked 113 p4p, 208 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bosque Trabuco!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trabuco clinches with his opponent.
Trabuco gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trabuco lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco has him pressed against the cage.
Trabuco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trabuco is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabuco lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Trabuco lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trabuco struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Trabuco's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trabuco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trabuco after a bit of a struggle.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco has him pressed against the cage.
Trabuco lands an elbow inside.
Trabuco lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trabuco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trabuco lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Trabuco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Trabuco.
Green is trying to pull guard but Trabuco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trabuco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabuco lands with a short shot to the head.
Green manages to pull guard.
Trabuco working some strikes from top position.
Green is rocked!
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Trabuco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trabuco stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Trabuco throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green wants to sweep here but Trabuco controlling him for the moment.
Trabuco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trabuco throws a big right hand that misses.
Trabuco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabuco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trabuco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trabuco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trabuco preventing the sweep.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trabuco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trabuco has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
Trabuco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trabuco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabuco controls the pace.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green keeping full guard, as Trabuco tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trabuco trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looking to control.
Trabuco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Trabuco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trabuco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trabuco trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trabuco won't allow Green to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trabuco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trabuco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green is looking for a triangle but Trabuco pushes his legs off easily.
Trabuco lands a couple of digs.
Trabuco stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Trabuco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trabuco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trabuco stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trabuco manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosque Trabuco dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trabuco closes the distance and clinches.
Green is working for takedown but Trabuco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trabuco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trabuco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trabuco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Trabuco is defending well.
Trabuco tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trabuco can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trabuco is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trabuco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trabuco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Trabuco is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Trabuco is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Janssen (ranked 1231 p4p, 999 weight class) and Tama Ruiha (ranked 185 p4p, 148 weight class). Ruiha has chosen Polynesian Traditional Music as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tama Ruiha was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tama Ruiha!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janssen.
A swing and a miss from Ruiha.
Janssen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiha sprawls and moves away.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Janssen moves out of range.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiha lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ruiha counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Janssen closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiha, looking for a takedown. Janssen pushes Ruiha against the cage but Ruiha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Janssen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruiha won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruiha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Janssen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Janssen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ruiha is avoiding damage well.
Janssen working the body and head with strikes.
Ruiha is not content to let Janssen control the position.
Ruiha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janssen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruiha down.
 It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruiha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Janssen throws an elbow but Ruiha slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen working the ground and pound but Ruiha is defending the strikes.
Janssen 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.
Ruiha tries to bench press Janssen off him but Janssen keeps the position.
Janssen controlling the position.
Janssen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ruiha is trying to escape and Janssen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ruiha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Janssen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 235 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 35 p4p, 158 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Watch where you're going, Needle Dick!. Needle Dick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick clobbers Honkanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dick works Honkanen's body with a nice hook.
Honkanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy uppercut
and Honkanen counters with a single leg into guard. Dick didn't expect that.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick has his hands on Honkanen's head, controlling the position.
Honkanen passes Dick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dick is defending against the submission attempts here by Honkanen.
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dick has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen is keen to just control but Dick is a slippery customer.
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Honkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dick keeps working.
Honkanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Dick is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick is staying active underneath Honkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Honkanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Honkanen is trying to control. Dick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honkanen controlling the pace.
Honkanen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Honkanen is looking for a kimura here.
Honkanen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dick to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honkanen on the ground.
Dick keeping full guard, as Honkanen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick pulls Honkanen in close to prevent any damage.
Honkanen trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Honkanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Dick lands.
It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Honkanen is out of range.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick lands a big right hand that sends Honkanen crashing to the mat! Dick stays standing though and waves Honkanen back to his feet!
 Honkanen is rocked!
Honkanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Honkanen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dick swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 636 p4p, 713 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 86 p4p, 92 weight class). Kranckx Diesel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 364 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 58 p4p, 228 weight class). Vatsadze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M.. Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Biscuit Oliva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatsadze circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze looking to score a takedown here. Oliva is defending well but Vatsadze drives through and ends up in Oliva's guard.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vatsadze throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vatsadze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva being controlled here momentarily.
Vatsadze looking for a sweep. Not yet Vatsadze, not yet.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Island project inform me that Oliva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Vatsadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Vatsadze keeps it at a distance.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses the jab.
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vatsadze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vatsadze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Vatsadze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva wants to clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Vatsadze lands with a hook. Oliva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva lands with a hook. Vatsadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva works Vatsadze's body with a nice hook.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Vatsadze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze 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.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva gets a clinch.
Vatsadze has Oliva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Vatsadze is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Oliva prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oliva pushes down on Vatsadze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vatsadze tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva not doing much here.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliva not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vatsadze's head backwards.
Vatsadze moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliva moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliva jumps guard and drags Vatsadze to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Vatsadze controlling him for the moment.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatsadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vatsadze tries to keep at a distance but Oliva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch.
Oliva gets control of Vatsadze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vatsadze is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Vatsadze tries to pass.
Vatsadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vatsadze preventing the sweep.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vatsadze manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vatsadze's guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Vatsadze's temple.
Oliva controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oliva eats them both and turns towards Vatsadze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Biscuit Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Oliva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Murtaz Vatsadze had this to say: '"How good is Torhte Finlayson? He's better than Murtaz Vatsadze that's how good he is." '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 74 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 7 p4p, 81 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by ĺ‰ç”°ĺ…„弟 Rising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Takashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takashi drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henderson uses from the top position.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Takashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takashi avoid being mounted?
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Takashi's coaches at Island project have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Takashi wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takashi tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takashi manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson postures up.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takashi defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Takashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takashi lands an overhand right.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Takashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takashi circles away.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Takashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takashi has his feet on Henderson's thighs here. He's pushed Henderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keke Kivi (ranked 164 p4p, 579 weight class) and Lucas Barbosa (ranked 22 p4p, 85 weight class). Lucas Barbosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Kivi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
Kivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Kivi cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Kivi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Barbosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kivi throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Kivi scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kivi.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Kivi as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kivi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Kivi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa cracks Kivi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keke Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kivi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kivi cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kivi.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kivi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a hook.
Keke Kivi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Kivi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by Kivi.
Barbosa throws a hook but Kivi avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Barbosa catches Kivi right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kivi.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Kivi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with a hook.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kivi lands a jab to the nose.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kivi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Kivi. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
Keke Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kivi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kivi, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kivi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kivi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Island project, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kivi is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivi keeps working.
Kivi is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Kivi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Barbosa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kivi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barbosa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kivi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barbosa lets go of the hold and Kivi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kerr (ranked 471 p4p, 101 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 70 p4p, 16 weight class). Pjetlic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Legend. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kerr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Kerr ducks right into an uppercut from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a head shot.
Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Pjetlic in a clinch.
Pjetlic works on Kerr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic is working Kerr over against the cage.
Pjetlic lands with a right to the head.
Kerr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pjetlic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Pjetlic works on Kerr's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pjetlic walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the body.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic drops Kerr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kerr looks back up at him and smiles so Pjetlic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr slips under a jab.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Pjetlic avoids it well and moves away.
Pjetlic throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Kerr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pjetlic sprawls and moves away.
Kerr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a big uppercut and Kerr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerr looks OK. Pjetlic waves Kerr back to his feet!
Kerr is rocked!
Kerr has been working on his balance at Island project, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pjetlic.
Kerr backs away from a small jab... but Pjetlic lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kerr crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pjetlic with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Maro Pjetlic! Maro Pjetlic retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Maro Pjetlic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 150 p4p, 652 weight class) and Vanna Phommathep (ranked 23 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vanna Phommathep!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phommathep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Shalashaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phommathep.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a hook but Phommathep avoids it easily.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shalashaska and move into the clinch position.
Shalashaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep moves into the clinch successfully.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Shalashaska lands with a shot to the body.
Phommathep defending well as Shalashaska loads up on a big left hand.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep drives through and clinches with Shalashaska against the cage.
Phommathep pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phommathep's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phommathep manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.
Phommathep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.
Phommathep is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shalashaska actively working from the bottom here.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shalashaska is staying active underneath Phommathep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska won't allow Phommathep to pass to mount.
Phommathep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shalashaska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from improving his position.
Phommathep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phommathep wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalashaska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phommathep perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Phommathep has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Phommathep wants to take a breather but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from improving his position.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska is looking for a sweep. Phommathep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phommathep is taking a breather. Shalashaska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phommathep trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to full guard.
Phommathep trying to control the pace.
Shalashaska is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Phommathep jumps into side control!
Phommathep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shalashaska is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shalashaska scores with a nice head shot.
Phommathep has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phommathep there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska misses with a straight right.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phommathep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phommathep takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phommathep can do to turn this around?
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phommathep tries to clinch but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Phommathep clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
A body shot lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska throws a big shot that misses.
Shalashaska fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Phommathep.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalashaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska scores with the left hand. Phommathep knows he should have avoided that one.
Phommathep dodges the punch combination from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a hook. Phommathep ducked under it nicely.
Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalashaska.
Phommathep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska scores with a body shot.
Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep slips under a jab from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Phommathep tries to clinch up but Shalashaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep clinches up against the cage.
Phommathep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
Phommathep's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shalashaska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shalashaska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shalashaska tries to throw a body punch but Phommathep avoids it by throwing Shalashaska back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch.
Phommathep moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phommathep slips a jab from Shalashaska.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalashaska. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
Phommathep slips under a jab from Shalashaska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phommathep pushes Shalashaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shalashaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phommathep moves away from the strike by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Phommathep tries to clinch there but Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska misses with a straight left.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Shalashaska keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Shalashaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phommathep avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalashaska scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phommathep in his tracks.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalashaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phommathep moves into range and clinches up with Shalashaska.
Shalashaska works on Phommathep's body with a couple of short punches.
Shalashaska scores with a shot to the side of Phommathep's head.
Shalashaska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow.
Shalashaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
A big right from Shalashaska misses.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shalashaska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Shalashaska controlling the action here for a moment.
Adam Shalashaska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep jumps guard and drags Shalashaska to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phommathep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shalashaska has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Shalashaska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shalashaska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep.
Shalashaska tries to move to mount but Phommathep blocks the move with his legs.
Shalashaska trying to control the position but Phommathep is working away.
Vanna Phommathep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shalashaska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phommathep!
Phommathep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska passes to full mount!
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!
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from taking his back.
Phommathep is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phommathep slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
Phommathep regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Hardcore Island MMA inform us that Phommathep has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shalashaska forces his way into half guard.
Shalashaska trying to pass the guard but Phommathep defending well.
Shalashaska trying to advance position but Phommathep counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phommathep is on top in guard.
Phommathep trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalashaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska keeping full guard, as Phommathep tries to pass.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska is looking for a triangle but Phommathep pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shalashaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phommathep is one step ahead there.
Phommathep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shalashaska's guard.
Phommathep wants to free his trapped foot but Shalashaska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska is not content to let Phommathep control the position.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phommathep is looking to take a break and control but Shalashaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shalashaska misses with a hook
and Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep blocks a body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow.
Shalashaska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phommathep has him pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Phommathep closes the distance and pushes Shalashaska back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska scores with a hook to the body. Phommathep takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska scores with a jab to the head.
Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Phommathep gets control of Shalashaska's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phommathep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phommathep wants to sweep here but Shalashaska controlling him for the moment.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
Phommathep 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.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska pushing down on Phommathep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Shalashaska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska is working for a kimura but Phommathep is defending it quite comfortably.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phommathep is trying to control but can't.
Phommathep gets full guard.
Shalashaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
Shalashaska trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalashaska is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalashaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Shalashaska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phommathep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phommathep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phommathep!
Phommathep just content to control the position.
Shalashaska is not content to let Phommathep control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalashaska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phommathep wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phommathep advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep trying to control but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shalashaska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska is trying to control but Phommathep passes into side control!
Shalashaska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Shalashaska cracks Phommathep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phommathep blocks a jab.
Phommathep moves into range and clinches up with Shalashaska.
Shalashaska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phommathep up against the cage.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phommathep doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska throws a lazy right hand but Phommathep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
Phommathep rushes Shalashaska and presses him up against the cage.
Phommathep blocks a body shot from Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalashaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shalashaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Phommathep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska swinging wildly here.
Phommathep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phommathep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adam Shalashaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Shalashaska won't allow it.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Shalashaska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Shalashaska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalashaska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Vanna Phommathep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shalashaska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phommathep backwards.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phommathep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalashaska smiles and moves away.
Shalashaska cracks Phommathep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Shalashaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Phommathep.
Phommathep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut. Phommathep saw that one coming.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalashaska. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalashaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Phommathep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Shalashaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalashaska, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Adam Shalashaska was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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