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TR39: Orchestral Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 3789 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Dawah Ohno (ranked 486 p4p, 558 weight class). Dawah Ohno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dawah Ohno!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli slips under a jab from Ohno.
Ohno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonioli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohno.
Ohno digs a good hook to Tonioli's body.
Tonioli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ohno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ohno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohno takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses.
Ohno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ohno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ohno throws out a loose jab but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohno.
Ohno misses the body punch
and Tonioli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonioli jabs Ohno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonioli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonioli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Ohno misses with a hook to the body
and Tonioli counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonioli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Ohno.
A little feinted left hand from Tonioli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonioli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonioli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohno misses with a hook.
Tonioli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohno.
A big right from Ohno misses.
Tonioli is looking to counter the offense by Ohno and move into the clinch.
Ohno misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonioli moves into the clinch.
Tonioli tries to work over Ohno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohno letting Tonioli take a breather here.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli tries to work over Ohno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohno taking a breather.
Ohno misses with the head strike.
Tonioli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonioli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohno presses Tonioli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tonioli working aggressively here.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohno can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Ohno is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ohno has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Ohno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Ohno works on Tonioli's body with a couple of short punches.
Ohno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ohno fails to land.
Tonioli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ohno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohno misses with some punches.
Tonioli stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Tonioli avoiding damage.
Ohno throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli.
Ohno misses with the head strike.
Ohno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohno misses with some punches.
Ohno misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonioli lands with a left to the head.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Tonioli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohno swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonioli.
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohno lands a body punch.
Ohno struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonioli controls his hands.
Ohno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohnos head.
A short right from Tonioli.
Ohno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonioli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohno.
Ohno is trying to push Tonioli away but Tonioli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Ohno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohno breaks the clinch.
Tonioli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonioli slips under a jab.
Tonioli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ohno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Vinicius Tonioli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ohno misses with a jab to the body
and Tonioli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ohno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohno misses with a body punch
and Ohno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonioli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonioli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohno.
Tonioli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohno.
Tonioli rushes Ohno and presses him up against the cage.
Tonioli is pushing Ohno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tonioli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohno's elbow.
Tonioli takes a shot to the head.
Ohno lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohno controls his hands.
Tonioli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohno backwards.
Tonioli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohno.
A shot in the inside from Ohno.
Ohno swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohnos head.
Ohno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonioli slowing the pace effectively.
Tonioli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Ohno.
Tonioli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohno's elbow.
Ohno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonioli's elbow.
Tonioli scores with a shot to the side of Ohno's head.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohno blocks a body shot from Tonioli.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohno backwards.
Tonioli lands a right hand.
Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli lands a body shot.
Tonioli cracks Ohno with a nice body shot.
Tonioli is trying to stall.
Tonioli gets through Ohno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohno or not.
Tonioli can't find room to land a body shot as Ohno controls the action.
Tonioli tries a body shot but Ohno blocks it.
Tonioli pushes Ohno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonioli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohno's elbow.
Ohno misses with the head strike.
Ohno gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ohno fails to land.
Tonioli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ohno is breathing heavily.
Tonioli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohno misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tonioli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohnos head.
A short right from Tonioli.
Tonioli tries a body shot but Ohno blocks it.
Ohno lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ohno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonioli is pushing Ohno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ohno prevents a body shot from Tonioli.
Ohno digs a right hand into Tonioli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonioli's gas tank.
Tonioli tries to work over Ohno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Ohno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli tries to work over Ohno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohno swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli has Ohno pushed against the cage.
Ohno tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohno swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonioli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ohno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohno throws a head punch that misses.
Tonioli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohno or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonioli.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Ohno misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ohno misses with a right hand
and Tonioli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tonioli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ohno lands with a light punch inside.
Ohno lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli stalling.
Tonioli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonioli works on Ohno's body with a couple of short punches.
Tonioli blocks a body shot from Ohno.
Ohno swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohno lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonioli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonioli tries a body shot but Ohno blocks it.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohno's elbow.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohno has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohno.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Ohno pushes Tonioli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohno misses with the head strike.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli pushes Ohno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ohno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonioli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohno prevents a body shot from Tonioli.
Ohno has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Tonioli tries a body shot but Ohno blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonioli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonioli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tonioli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawah Ohno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohno throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Tonioli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Tonioli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ohno lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Ohno throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli.
Vinicius Tonioli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonioli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ohno backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonioli.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Ohno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonioli lands a shot to the body.
Ohno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohno tries to throw a body punch but Tonioli avoids it by throwing Ohno back against the cage.
Tonioli lands a right hand.
Ohno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohno throws a head punch that misses.
Tonioli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohno letting Tonioli take a breather here.
Ohno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tonioli on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonioli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tonioli takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonioli.
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonioli lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonioli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Ohno.
Ohno misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tonioli.
A nice left hand lands by Tonioli.
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonioli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohno.
Ohno tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tonioli on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohno throws a head punch that misses.
Tonioli gets through Ohno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohno can do to turn this around?
Tonioli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tonioli as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tonioli.
Tonioli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonioli scores with a shot to the side of Ohno's head.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Tonioli digs a right hand underneath Ohno's ribcage. Ohno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Ohno avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tonioli.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonioli stalling in the clinch.
Ohno tries to throw a body punch but Tonioli avoids it by throwing Ohno back against the cage.
Tonioli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vinicius Tonioli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Ohno fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Tonioli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonioli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Tonioli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moses Schrute (ranked 4869 p4p, 4446 weight class) and Dexter Jones (ranked 535 p4p, 508 weight class). Dexter Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moses Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Schrute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrute definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schrute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moses Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute misses the shot to the body.
Schrute lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schrute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schrute misses with the combination.
Schrute throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Schrute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schrute wants it to stay on the feet.
Schrute lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Schrute throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrute throws a head kick that half lands.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Schrute avoids the punch easily.
Schrute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Schrute.
Schrute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schrute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Schrute's shoulder, as Schrute tries to avoid the shot.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Schrute saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moses Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Jones.
Schrute throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schrute.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with the left hand. Schrute knows he should have avoided that one.
Schrute cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Schrute moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Schrute throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Schrute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Schrute lands with a shot to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Schrute.
A jab from Jones misses.
As Jones backs away, Schrute returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schrute swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schrute swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute slips a jab from Jones.
Schrute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Schrute throws a head kick that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in but Schrute avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schrute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schrute is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schrute tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moses Schrute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schrute slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Schrute counters with a stiff right hand.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones with the counter takedown but Schrute avoids it easily.
Schrute throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Schrute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schrute is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Schrute circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Jones looks to move away, Schrute throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schrute had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schrute is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Schrute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schrute's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Schrute.
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 Moses Schrute will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schrute misses with a straight right.
Jones slips under a jab from Schrute.
Jones connects with a jab.
Schrute throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute tries a head kick but it misses.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Moses Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrute throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones lands with a hook. Schrute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schrute just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones with the counter takedown but Schrute avoids it easily.
Schrute blocks a jab.
Schrute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Schrute counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Schrute saw that one coming.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schrute.
Schrute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Schrute attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Schrute finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Schrute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moses Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Schrute sprawls well.
Schrute throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schrute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schrute's head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Schrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schrute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones avoids the body shot from Schrute.
Schrute misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Schrute's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schrute on the side of the head.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones lands with a hook. Schrute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Moses Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Schrute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones moves out of range as Schrute strikes.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Schrute misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Schrute.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Schrute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schrute throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schrute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Schrute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schrute misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moses Schrute will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones slips a straight right by Schrute.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schrute as he avoids it easily.
Schrute loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schrute. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schrute!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schrute on the side of the head.
Schrute throws a lazy head kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Schrute had a free shot at his head there.
Schrute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Schrute pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Schrute.
Moses Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schrute throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schrute stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Schrute tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Schrute pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schrute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses the jab.
Schrute is looking for a counter combo.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Schrute, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Schrute against the cage but Schrute circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schrute staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Jones is rocked!
Schrute misses with a double jab
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Schrute finish him?
Schrute walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Schrute swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jones's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Schrute!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Archer (ranked 4047 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Rajko Mijatovic (ranked 483 p4p, 473 weight class). Rajko Mijatovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fergus Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rajko Mijatovic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mijatovic works the jab nicely.
Mijatovic moves away from the strike by Archer.
A jab from Mijatovic finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Fergus Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mijatovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mijatovic works Archer's body with a nice hook.
Mijatovic digs a good hook to Archer's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mijatovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Mijatovic pushes him off.
Mijatovic scores with a jab. Archer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Archer throws a hook but Mijatovic avoids it easily.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Mijatovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mijatovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mijatovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mijatovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Mijatovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mijatovic lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Mijatovic slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mijatovic! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Mijatovic. That snapped Archer's head back.
Mijatovic scores with a hook.
Mijatovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mijatovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Archer off the cage and back into range.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mijatovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mijatovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Mijatovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mijatovic clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Archer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Archer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mijatovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Mijatovic lands the left hand.
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Mijatovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Mijatovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Mijatovic.
Archer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Archer is rocked!
Mijatovic cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer walks into a left hand.
Archer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mijatovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Archer. Mijatovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rajko Mijatovic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smif Thibodeaux (ranked 2639 p4p, 5768 weight class) and Taedin Richards (ranked 270 p4p, 457 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smif Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taedin Richards!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards gets to his feet. Thibodeaux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thibodeaux defends it well.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richards under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Smif Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taedin Richards.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Thibodeaux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thibodeaux cracks Richards with a hook to the temple - Richards is on wobbly legs here! Thibodeaux swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Richards falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thibodeaux wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Smif Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Smif Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Thibodeaux (ranked 3262 p4p, 3177 weight class) and Darjus Nikolaichev (ranked 344 p4p, 338 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamal Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darjus Nikolaichev!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux jabs at Nikolaichev's body.
Nikolaichev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Darjus Nikolaichev has been cut.
Nikolaichev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaichev avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikolaichev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Nikolaichev ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikolaichev doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamal Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darjus Nikolaichev.
Thibodeaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolaichev.
Nikolaichev misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Nikolaichev with that takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolaichev at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaichev shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Nikolaichev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaichev shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaichev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux leaves Nikolaichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaichev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikolaichev in his tracks.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Nikolaichev shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolaichev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikolaichev tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikolaichev looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux jabs at Nikolaichev's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaichev tries to clinch up.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Nikolaichev's defenses.
Nikolaichev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux is pressed up against the cage. Nikolaichev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thibodeaux down to the mat. Thibodeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Nikolaichev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikolaichev is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Nikolaichev didn't see that one coming.
Nikolaichev is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolaichev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolaichev walks into a left hand.
Nikolaichev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolaichev finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Thibodeaux's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Nikolaichev falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 2076 p4p, 2682 weight class) and Patrick Deringer (ranked 122 p4p, 162 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iwaga Genochin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Majinahanashi. Patrick Deringer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Deringer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deringer tries to clinch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Deringer keeps the fight on the outside.
Deringer clinches up against the cage.
Iwaga Genochin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deringer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iwaga Genochin blocks it with crossed arms.
Deringer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iwaga Genochin misses with the head strike.
Deringer can't find room to land a body shot as Iwaga Genochin controls the action.
Iwaga Genochin misses with the head strike.
Deringer tries to work over Iwaga Genochin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iwaga Genochin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deringer's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deringer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deringer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deringer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iwaga Genochin up against the cage.
Deringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwaga Genochin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin prevents a body shot from Deringer.
Deringer misses with some punches.
Iwaga Genochin working aggressively here.
Deringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Deringer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iwaga Genochin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Iwaga Genochin controls his hands.
Iwaga Genochin takes a shot to the head.
Deringer connects with a knee to the head.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deringer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deringer lands a shot to the body.
Iwaga Genochin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deringer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwaga Genochin manages to avoid it.
Deringer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Deringer misses the target.
Iwaga Genochin tries to clinch but Deringer is having none of it.
Iwaga Genochin takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Deringer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Deringer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deringer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iwaga Genochin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwaga Genochin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patrick Deringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwaga Genochin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deringer lands a nice looking body shot.
Deringer checks a leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin takes one to the side of the head.
Iwaga Genochin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deringer is out of range.
Deringer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwaga Genochin tries to clinch up.
Deringer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin tries to clinch but Deringer moves out of range.
Deringer misses with a hook. Iwaga Genochin ducked under it nicely.
Deringer checks a leg kick.
Deringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Deringer does it's job there.
Deringer misses with a wild body shot.
Deringer throws a lazy right hand but Iwaga Genochin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Deringer misses.
Deringer connects with a single shot there.
Deringer misses with a straight left.
Iwaga Genochin staying out of range there.
Iwaga Genochin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a low kick.
Deringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Deringer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deringer.
Deringer misses with a hook.
Deringer has closed the distance and engaged Iwaga Genochin in a clinch.
Deringer misses with a body punch.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control the position but instead, Deringer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iwaga Genochin into the cage.
Iwaga Genochin managing to block the knees to the body from Deringer.
Iwaga Genochin letting Deringer take a breather here.
Iwaga Genochin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iwaga Genochin missing with knees to the body.
Deringer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iwaga Genochin jumps guard and drags Deringer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwaga Genochin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Deringer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deringer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a shot to the body.
Iwaga Genochin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deringer misses with a straight left.
Deringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwaga Genochin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deringer is out of range and Iwaga Genochin settles back down.
Iwaga Genochin just misses with a punch to the body.
Iwaga Genochin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Iwaga Genochin slips under a jab from Deringer.
Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deringer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwaga Genochin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deringer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Iwaga Genochin with a body shot.
Deringer misses with a straight left.
Deringer throws a poor cross that misses
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deringer digs a good body shot into Iwaga Genochin's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwaga Genochin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iwaga Genochin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patrick Deringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iwaga Genochin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deringer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iwaga Genochin scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin rushes Deringer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deringer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Iwaga Genochin jumps guard and drags Deringer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Iwaga Genochin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iwaga Genochin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwaga Genochin is working hard here to advance position.
Iwaga Genochin is pulling down on Deringer's head. It's preventing any offense from Deringer, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deringer trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin has control of Deringer's left arm, preventing Deringer from doing any damage.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin is pulling down on Deringer's head to control his posture.
Iwaga Genochin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deringer is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iwaga Genochin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwaga Genochin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deringer avoids the head kick by Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iwaga Genochin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deringer lands a glancing blow to the side of Iwaga Genochin's head.
Iwaga Genochin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deringer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deringer is being controlled here.
Deringer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deringer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iwaga Genochin throws a sloppy head kick and Deringer moves out of range easily.
Deringer connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iwaga Genochin is defended easily by Deringer.
Deringer just misses with a punch to the body.
Deringer scores with a shot to the body.
Iwaga Genochin slips under a jab.
Iwaga Genochin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deringer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patrick Deringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Iwaga Genochin.
Deringer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iwaga Genochin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deringer blocks a low kick nicely.
Deringer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deringer throws a looping overhand right but Iwaga Genochin ducks down to avoid it.
Iwaga Genochin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin tries to clinch but Deringer moves out of range.
Deringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwaga Genochin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deringer throws a hook but Iwaga Genochin avoids it easily.
Deringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwaga Genochin manages to avoid it.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to counter the offense by Deringer and move into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iwaga Genochin moves away from the strike by Deringer.
Iwaga Genochin looks to land a body kick but Deringer moved away.
Iwaga Genochin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deringer.
Deringer misses with a looping left.
Deringer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deringer. Iwaga Genochin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to clinch.
Deringer lands a jab.
Iwaga Genochin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deringer manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deringer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Deringer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iwaga Genochin clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deringer stalling.
Deringer stalling in the clinch but Iwaga Genochin improves position.
Deringer tries to throw a body punch but Iwaga Genochin avoids it by throwing Deringer back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deringer taking a breather.
Iwaga Genochin manages to pull guard.
Deringer trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Deringer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
Iwaga Genochin pulls Deringer in close to his closed guard and prevents Deringer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deringer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iwaga Genochin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Iwaga Genochin is pressing down on Deringer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deringer is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iwaga Genochin is working for a kimura but Deringer is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Iwaga Genochin seems content to control.
Iwaga Genochin lands strikes from half guard.
Deringer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iwaga Genochin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwaga Genochin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iwaga Genochin uses his free foot to push down on Deringer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deringer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin.
I think Iwaga Genochin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Lemons (ranked 1701 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 211 p4p, 213 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bradley Lemons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost jumps guard but Lemons stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemons was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Lemons saw that one coming.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lemons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lemons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Lemons digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Lemons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
It looks like Dennis Frost has been cut.
Frost cracks Lemons with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost clinches.
Lemons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a body punch but Lemons moves out of range.
Lemons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Lemons counters with a straight right hand.
Lemons swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks to clinch
and Lemons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Lemons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Lemons misses its target.
Jab from Lemons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemons cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frost looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemons finish him?
Frost is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemons cracks Frost with a left hook right on the temple and Frost goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lemons lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Frost is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Lemons!
Our winner, Bradley Lemons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Boy (ranked 1080 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Fotu Veainu (ranked 165 p4p, 197 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotu Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Fotu Veainu has been cut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy wants to clinch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Island Boy has been cut.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Boy.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Boy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Boy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veainu tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Boy.
Veainu takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Fotu Veainu's cut even more.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Boy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly.
Veainu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Veainu is tightening it up a little... Boy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fotu Veainu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tempest Frank (ranked 767 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 21 p4p, 37 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tempest Frank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erwin Schrodinger!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank misses with a hook
and Schrodinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tempest Frank has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
Frank closes the distance and pushes Schrodinger back into the cage.
Schrodinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Schrodinger blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schrodinger.
Schrodinger misses with a punch to the body.
Schrodinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schrodinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schrodinger digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrodinger misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schrodinger fails to land.
Schrodinger cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Schrodinger avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Schrodinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Schrodinger has a couple of punches blocked by Frank.
Schrodinger misses with a body punch.
Schrodinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schrodinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Schrodinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses the body punch
and Schrodinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank takes a swing at Schrodinger's ribcage but misses.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank misses with a jab to the body
and Schrodinger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frank! Schrodinger lets Frank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Frank is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Schrodinger counters with a huge right that knocks Frank out cold! Schrodinger is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erwin Schrodinger!
Erwin Schrodinger is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Erwin Schrodinger 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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