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ICE3: First Champion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bennett (ranked 2573 p4p, 2580 weight class) and Udonis Okoro (ranked 96 p4p, 74 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by The Heresy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Okoro's choice of entrance music: The HU - Sad But True. Bennett is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Udonis Okoro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro clinches.
Bennett fails to pull guard.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoro throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Okoro.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.
Okoro tries to break free but Bennett pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoro swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro forces Bennett back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Okoro fails to land.
Okoro lands a nice uppercut.
Okoro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Okoro thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Okoro pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro moves in looking to clinch but Bennett pushes him off.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro darts in and clinches Bennett up against the cage.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Bennett tries to counter with a takedown but Okoro is quick to defend against it.
Okoro throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro moves into the clinch.
Okoro working aggressively here.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Okoro gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Udonis Okoro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoro thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okoro tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro clinches.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoro.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Okoro is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro wants to clinch.
Okoro clinches.
Okoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okoro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Bennett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Okoro is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro misses with the head strike.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro lands a jab to the nose.
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Okoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Udonis Okoro 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! This is the final round!
Okoro tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Okoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoro gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoro misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Okoro avoids it well and moves away.
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro clinches up with Bennett and pushes him back against the cage.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Okoro.
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoro.
Bennett tries to counter with a takedown but Okoro is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okoro clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udonis Okoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoro moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Bennett feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro gets a clinch.
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro has managed to clinch.
Udonis Okoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okoro is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro has Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udonis Okoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okoro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udonis Okoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnathan (ranked 4266 p4p, 4071 weight class) and Super Special (ranked 527 p4p, 516 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Johnathan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Special!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnathan staying out of range there.
Johnathan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Special fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnathan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Special is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnathan with a body shot.
Special has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Special connects with a body shot that sends Johnathan's belly button to the back.
Special just misses with a punch to the body.
Special misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Special.
A jab lands there for Special.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Special misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Special. No joy for Johnathan on that attempt.
Special is looking for the big counter here.
Johnathan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Special's corner calls for a 1-2. Special obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Special does no damage.
Special feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Special misses the jab.
Special lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Johnathan goes down and covers up as Special starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Special!
Super Special is the new middleweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 5477 p4p, 3731 weight class) and Booker Tillman (ranked 574 p4p, 491 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Booker Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tillman on his heels. He'll look to pass Tillman's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Tillman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving.
Tillman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tillman is retaining full guard.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tillman has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tillman.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Jackson distracts Tillman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillman is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tillman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson works over Tillman with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tillman!
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillman keeps working.
Jackson staying calm.
Tillman taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Tillman is looking for a sweep.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson trying to control the action but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Tillman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tillman wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Tillman trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Jackson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tillman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Tillman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tillman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tillman tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tillman is breathing heavily.
Jackson cracks Tillman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
 Tillman is rocked!
Tillman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tillman is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Tillman taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Tillman trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Tillman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tillman some visible discomfort.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tillman struggling a bit here.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Tillman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Jackson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tillman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tillman wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman is trying to control Jackson 's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Tillman seems to have recovered his senses.
Tillman is being controlled here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Tillman's hands, connecting with Tillman's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson winds up and cracks Tillman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tillman! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Levi Fleming (ranked 4069 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Phillip Morningstar (ranked 463 p4p, 365 weight class). Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by F*ck You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Fleming!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Morningstar.
Morningstar lands a nice shot that snaps Fleming's head back.
Fleming tries to clinch up.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morningstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar slips a straight right by Fleming.
Morningstar misses with a body kick.
Fleming fails with the takedown
and Morningstar counters with a two punch combo.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Morningstar. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming rushes Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morningstars head.
Fleming tries to stall but Morningstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fleming smiles and moves away.
Morningstar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fleming under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleming.
Morningstar throws a body kick that misses.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleming checks a leg kick.
Fleming appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Morningstar scores with a body shot.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morningstar tries to bum rush Fleming with a series of wild strikes but Fleming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morningstar avoids the head kick by Fleming.
Morningstar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morningstar lands a high kick!
Morningstar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleming.
As Fleming backs off Morningstar throws a huge counter combo but Fleming manages to avoid it all.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morningstar throws a series of punches but Fleming avoids them all with ease.
Fleming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morningstar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
Fleming moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves away
and Morningstar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morningstar lands a head kick!
Morningstar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morningstar wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but Morningstar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morningstar throws a wild body kick that Fleming sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Morningstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleming tries to clinch up
letting Morningstar counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming closes the distance but Morningstar moves to the side
and Morningstar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morningstar tries to work over Fleming's front leg with a kick but Fleming checks it.
A left lands for Morningstar.
Morningstar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morningstar lunges at Fleming with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fleming's hand.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Fleming blocks the leg kick.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morningstar wants to slow Fleming down by chopping away at his legs.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar throws the kick towards the body but Fleming avoids it.
Fleming tries to sprawl but Morningstar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to kick Morningstar off but Morningstar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morningstar controlling the action here.
Fleming is trying to stand back up but Morningstar is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morningstar lands a nice short elbow.
Morningstar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morningstar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morningstar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morningstar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming is trying to stand.
Morningstar is trying to control. Fleming wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morningstar controlling the action here.
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. Morningstar connects with a nice short shot to Fleming's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar 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.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morningstar defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Morningstar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morningstar wants a takedown but no success here.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fleming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming prevents Morningstar from breaking the clinch.
Morningstar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fleming prevents it.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Fleming with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morningstar tries to score a body lock takedown but Fleming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar wants to break free but Fleming has control.
Fleming lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleming.
Fleming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Fleming is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morningstar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming with a knee to the head.
Levi Fleming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleming.
A right hand to the body from Fleming.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fleming lands a knee to the head.
Fleming lands a good knee to the midsection. Morningstar won't want to take too many of those.
Fleming scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Fleming.
Fleming lands an elbow just above Morningstar 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fleming.
Fleming wants to stall.
Fleming is struggling to control the position.
Fleming scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fleming.
Morningstar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fleming trying to stall but Morningstar improves his position.
Fleming stops a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Morningstar's ribcage.
Fleming content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleming scores a nice knee to the body.
Fleming lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleming.
Fleming keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morningstar's efforts to push away.
Fleming lands a left hand.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
Fleming lands an elbow just above Morningstar 's eye.
Fleming lands an elbow inside.
Fleming creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morningstar's defenses.
Fleming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Nice elbow from Fleming.
Morningstar slows down the pace here.
Fleming lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar takes an elbow to the temple.
Fleming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming lands with a right to the head.
Fleming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fleming lands an elbow that stopped Morningstar in his tracks for a moment.
Fleming blocks an uppercut.
Fleming dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fleming wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morningstar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleming is looking to escape.
Morningstar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Fleming dominated that second 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.
Morningstar shoots in and drives through. Fleming sprawls well.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleming moves in looking to clinch but Morningstar pushes him off.
And Morningstar responds with a good body kick, but Fleming manages to step out the way in time.
Levi Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morningstar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morningstar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morningstar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillip Morningstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar tried to score with a low kick but Fleming checks it.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Morningstar misses.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but Morningstar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleming leaves Morningstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fleming takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleming tries to bum rush Morningstar with a series of wild strikes but Morningstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morningstar fails with a takedown attempt.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar feints the counter takedown.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morningstar throws a fast counter high kick but Fleming manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleming fails with the takedown.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleming takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleming avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
Fleming is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming wants to clinch
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morningstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fleming checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar misses with a low kick as Fleming jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
Fleming is looking to clinch.
Morningstar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fleming checks it well.
Fleming moves into the clinch successfully.
Morningstar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fleming.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Fleming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Morningstar tries to break the clinch but Fleming is controlling the position.
Fleming is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Fleming won't allow it.
Morningstar is trying to maintain a safe position but Fleming gets an underhook and turns Morningstar into the cage.
Morningstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fleming looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar goes for a takedown attempt but Fleming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morningstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fleming looks to clinch
and Morningstar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fleming thinking.
Morningstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morningstar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Morningstar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morningstar is looking to land body kicks.
Fleming seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morningstar keeps the fight on the outside.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Morningstar misses with a two punch combination.
Fleming is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morningstar.
Morningstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but Morningstar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morningstar tries to pull guard but Fleming won't allow it.
Fleming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morningstar fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Fleming.
Still in the clinch, Fleming scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fleming. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar jumps guard and drags Fleming to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming stands up and waves to Morningstar to follow him.
Fleming checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morningstar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming checks a leg kick nicely.
Fleming tries to counter by clinching up but Morningstar breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
Morningstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morningstar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fleming counters with a straight right hand.
Morningstar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fleming is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillip Morningstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morningstar trying to control the action but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Morningstar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Morningstar 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.
Check out the look on Morningstar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleming keeps working.
Fleming is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morningstar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morningstar works to advance to full mount. Fleming defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morningstar controlling his opponent.
Fleming taking shots to the head.
Morningstar trying to control but Fleming is having none of it.
Morningstar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fleming can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fleming's face.
Morningstar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morningstar controlling the position easily from mount.
Morningstar tries to control but Fleming wriggling away.
Morningstar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fleming looks a forlorn figure.
Fleming squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morningstar with good strikes from the mount here!
Morningstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morningstar won't let Fleming get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Morningstar dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morningstar motions for Fleming to come forward. Morningstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Fleming wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.
Fleming wants to clinch but Morningstar slips to the side
and Morningstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Morningstar lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Fleming gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming has Morningstar pushed against the cage.
Morningstar wants to break free but Fleming has control.
Fleming working Morningstar over with knees to the body.
Fleming lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fleming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morningstar.
Fleming stalling in the clinch but Morningstar improves position.
Morningstar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fleming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Fleming prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morningstar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fleming has him pressed against the cage.
Morningstar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levi Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Morningstar.
Morningstar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morningstar is trying to break free.
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Morningstar's ribcage.
Fleming tries to stall but Morningstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morningstar takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Phillip Morningstar has been cut.
Fleming lands an elbow that stopped Morningstar in his tracks for a moment.
Fleming is looking to control Morningstar's arms but Morningstar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fleming has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Fleming tries to tie him up.
Morningstar goes for a takedown attempt but Fleming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morningstar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Fleming tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Morningstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Morningstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorningstar.
Morningstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Morningstar.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morningstar stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Morningstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Fleming should have avoided that one.
Morningstar tries a low kick but Fleming avoids it.
Morningstar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fleming backs up against the cage.
Morningstar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Morningstar circles away.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Morningstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleming wants to clinch
and Morningstar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morningstar trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Morningstar postures up in Fleming's guard and throws a big left but Fleming blocks it.
Morningstar controlling from the top position.
Morningstar throwing strikes from guard but Fleming blocks nicely.
Morningstar won't allow Fleming to get back to his feet.
Levi Fleming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar postures up and lands a big shot to Fleming's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Morningstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morningstar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Morningstar!
Phillip Morningstar is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Basham (ranked 5470 p4p, 6128 weight class) and Bo Hell (ranked 524 p4p, 558 weight class). Shaun Basham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Hell's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Basham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Hell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Basham defends well and Hell ends up having to push Basham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hell misses with a head kick.
Basham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Basham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Basham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaun Basham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Hell.
Basham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Bo Hell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hell shoots and misses
and Basham counters with a nice right hand that sends Hell toppling to the canvas! Hell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Basham finish him?!
Hell is rocked!
Shaun Basham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell misses with a takedown attempt
and Basham counters with a huge right that knocks Hell out cold! Basham is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Basham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Pearce (ranked 3707 p4p, 5511 weight class) and Felix Silver (ranked 438 p4p, 528 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Silver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pearce looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silver moves into full mount!
Silver controlling his opponent.
Pearce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pearce tries to hold on but Silver pushes him away.
Silver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pearce hang on?
Silver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silver lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Pearce is rocked!
 It looks like Jonathan Pearce has been cut.
Silver loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pearce scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Silver land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Silver stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Silver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jackson (ranked 6342 p4p, 6188 weight class) and Robert LeBiest (ranked 566 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert LeBiest enters the cage!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert LeBiest!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBiest looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but LeBiest drives through and ends up in Jackson 's guard.
LeBiest controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeBiest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
LeBiest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
LeBiest wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeBiest on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBiest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
LeBiest looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
LeBiest trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but LeBiest presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
LeBiest controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeBiest looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead LeBiest has taken his back!
LeBiest is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jackson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but LeBiest has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jackson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. LeBiest doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert LeBiest!
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