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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsi Harju (ranked 25467 p4p, 4571 weight class) and Chris Carter (ranked 538 p4p, 442 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Carter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harju throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Harju throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Arsi Harju has been cut.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Harju.
Arsi Harju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harju throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Harju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harju shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carter eats them both and turns towards Harju to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harju misses with a series of wild punches.
Harju tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
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!
Carter closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Harju out cold! Harju corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Carter!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Carter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Arsi Harju spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't understand anything..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Island One (ranked 4152 p4p, 3295 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 336 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Shadow Island One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One closes the distance and pushes Stomp back into the cage.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stomp trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One working for a triangle but Stomp defends it easily.
Stomp trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One working for a triangle but Stomp defends it easily.
Stomp stopping the sweep attempt from One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp slips nicely into half guard.
One looking for submissions off his back.
Stomp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. Stomp eventually gives up the hold.
Stomp is looking for a kimura here.
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Stomp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
One wants to improve his position but Stomp is controlling well.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stomp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stomp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stomp advances to half guard.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stomp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One makes his way to full guard. A much better position for One.
Stomp passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stomp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
One is trying to control but Stomp manages to pass to mount!
Stomp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. One can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stomp goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now One is on top in guard.
Stomp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! One has picked Stomp up and slammed him! Stomp can't keep hold of the triangle and One manages to pass to side control!
We've been informed that Stomp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Stomp's face as One controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomp tries to bench press One off him but One keeps the position.
Stomp keeps trying to improve his position.
One trying to control the action but Stomp is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stomp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stomp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but One presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp tries to hold on but One postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shadow Island One dominated that round.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stomp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from One with a body shot.
One drives through and clinches with Stomp against the cage.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stomp walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
One tries to clinch but Stomp moves out of range.
One tries to clinch up.
Stomp swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Stomp rushes One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomp to keep the fight standing.
Stomp throws a head punch that misses.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
One jumps guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stomp misses with a punch on the inside.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stomp working aggressively here.
One is trying to pull guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
One blocking some punches.
Stomp misses with a punch to the body.
One successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One can't keep his opponent in guard - Stomp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stomp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stomp seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.
One slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomp drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Stomp off! Stomp jumps back into One's guard.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomp is aware though and is defending well.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stomp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stomp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stomp slips nicely into half guard.
Stomp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
Stomp is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stomp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shadow Island One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One is looking to control Stomp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
Stomp is pressing down on One's thigh, looking to free his foot. One is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
One works his way to full guard. Good work.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stomp defends well.
Stomp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and One dives on top into guard.
Stomp can't keep his opponent in guard - One advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stomp is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stomp is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Stomp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
One staying out of range there.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stomp.
Stomp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shadow Island One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stomp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One wants to clinch up but Stomp keeps it at a distance.
Stomp misses with a jab, cross combination.
One gets a clinch.
One is trying to pull guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stomp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stomp scores with a shoulder strike.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stomp misses with a body punch.
One is trying to pull guard but Stomp has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomp to keep the fight standing.
Stomp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
Stomp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stomp just stands there and leans against the cage.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
Stomp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One tries to roll over but Stomp keeps him under control.
One trying to hold on to Stomp's head to control him but Stomp postures up.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
Stomp seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stomp prevents One from improving his position.
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
One regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stomp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Stomp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
One looking for a guillotine here but Stomp defends easily.
Stomp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! One is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! One has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. One stacks Stomp on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by One!
Stomp is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him!
Stomp is just holding on here. One manages to take his back.
Stomp looking very determined here, making life difficult for One.
One is not going to allow Stomp to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One has the hooks in. Stomp is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stomp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stomp tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stomp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
One is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp trying to control the hands but One breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dean Stomp just about did enough to take it.
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.
One moves into the clinch.
One fails to pull the fight into his guard.
One jumps guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One jumps guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stomp just stands there and leans against the cage.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp holds him up against the cage and eventually One drops back down to his feet.
One is trying to pull guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stomp fails to land.
A short left from Stomp.
Stomp lands with a light punch inside.
Dean Stomp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp misses with a short punch on the inside.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomp to keep the fight standing.
One jumps guard but Stomp stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stomp has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One is trying to pull guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stomp lands a nice uppercut.
Stomp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
Stomp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stomp misses with the head strike.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One blocking some punches.
Stomp misses with some punches.
Stomp tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomp to keep the fight standing.
Stomp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stomp effectively controlling the action here.
Stomp tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Stomp back against the cage.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One jumps guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stomp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stomp misses with the head strike.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
One prevents a body shot from Stomp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomp.
Stomp lands a body shot.
Stomp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
One fails to pull guard.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomp to keep the fight standing.
Stomp swings wildly with an uppercut but One uses good head movement to avoid it.
One pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomp advances position into side control!
Stomp advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp wants to control the pace but One is squirming around nicely.
Stomp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stomp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but One manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stomp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One is looking for a sweep.
Stomp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One stops Stomp from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One tries to buck Stomp off but Stomp is having none of it.
Stomp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stomp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stomp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One sneaks back into half guard.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stomp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stomp dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stomp throws a nice looking combination but One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
One tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stomp manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One is looking to clinch.
One tries to clinch but Stomp is having none of it.
One tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stomp swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Stomp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stomp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
A punch combination from Stomp misses.
Stomp fails to land with a series of punches.
One tries to keep at a distance but Stomp has taken the fight into the clinch.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stomp walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One moves out of range as Stomp strikes.
One is looking to clinch.
Stomp misses the jab.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
One moves into range and clinches up with Stomp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One tries to pull guard but Stomp holds him up against the cage and eventually One drops back down to his feet.
One jumps guard but Stomp stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stomp just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stomp fails to land.
Come on Stomp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stomp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stomp.
Stomp misses with a short punch on the inside.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stomp walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
One moves out of range as Stomp strikes.
Stomp lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Stomp misses its intended target.
One wants to clinch.
Dean Stomp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stomp is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
One wants to clinch.
Stomp pushes One up against the cage in a clinch.
One pulls guard successfully.
Stomp controlling from the top position.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomp is aware though and is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
One can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stomp controls the pace.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stomp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomp is aware though and is defending well.
Stomp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stomp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stomp content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One managing to control the position.
Stomp is pushing down on One's leg trying to pass to half guard. One is fighting to maintain full guard but Stomp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stomp is taking a breather. One says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp slows the pace down in half guard.
Shadow Island One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Stomp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stomp 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:49
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 47:48
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stomp!
A victorious Dean Stomp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Zeus (ranked 2355 p4p, 4212 weight class) and Ammad Ominateu (ranked 112 p4p, 194 weight class). Ominateu has chosen Top G as his entrance music. Titan Zeus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titan Zeus!
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, Ammad Ominateu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ominateu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeus as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Zeus misses its target.
We've been told by Zeus's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ominateu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeus throwing a counter right hand but Ominateu manages to avoid it.
Ominateu tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ominateu throws a sloppy head kick
and Zeus counters with a left to the body.
Ominateu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zeus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Titan Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ammad Ominateu.
Ominateu looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ominateu fails with the takedown
and Zeus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ammad Ominateu has been cut.
Ominateu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zeus counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ominateu misses with a takedown attempt
and Zeus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ominateu! Zeus lets Ominateu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ominateu misses with a takedown
and Zeus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ominateu wants to clinch
and Zeus counters with a nice body shot.
Ominateu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ominateu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ominateu misses with a takedown attempt
and Zeus counters with a nice right hand that sends Ominateu toppling to the canvas! Ominateu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zeus finish him?!
Ominateu shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeus sprawls well. He's pushed Ominateu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ominateu with a poor takedown
and Zeus counters with a right hand from hell and Ominateu is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Zeus!
Titan Zeus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phoenix Island, into his post fight interview.
Ammad Ominateu spoke after the fight, saying 'What just happened?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Edwards (ranked 2072 p4p, 2818 weight class) and Roid Rager I (ranked 266 p4p, 341 weight class). Roid Rager I will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernard Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager I!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rager I's head backwards.
Rager I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Rager I throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Rager I throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rager I.
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Rager I fails to land.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rager I working hard to break the clinch.
Edwards digs a right hand underneath Rager I's ribcage. Rager I let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager I wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rager I takes a shot to the head.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Rager I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rager I is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rager I up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Rager I jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Rager I around his waist. Rager I gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rager I tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rager I or not.
Edwards digs a right hand into Rager I's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rager I's gas tank.
Rager I looks winded!
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards lands a jab to Rager I's midsection.
Jab from Edwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Roid Rager I has been cut.
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Rager I back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rager I wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rager I tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edwards pushes Rager I back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Rager I stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Rager I being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edwards for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bernard Edwards.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rager I moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards misses with a hook. Rager I ducked under it nicely.
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Rager I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rager I throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Rager I throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Roid Rager I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rager I.
Rager I throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rager I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards slips a jab from Rager I.
A big left from Rager I misses.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rager I wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards throws the left hand but Rager I avoids the punch easily.
Rager I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rager I takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rager I throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Rager I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Rager I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roid Rager I's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Rager I.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rager I was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards connects with a body shot that sends Rager I's belly button to the back.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rager I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rager I misses the target.
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards works on Rager I's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Bernard Edwards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rager I is breathing heavily.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
Edwards is pushing Rager I up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Rager I's head.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rager I backwards.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rager I backwards.
Rager I being controlled against the cage.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rager I to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rager I looks to clinch but Edwards throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rager I taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bernard Edwards!
A very excited looking Bernard Edwards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Meril (ranked 2851 p4p, 2244 weight class) and Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 365 p4p, 295 weight class). Daisuke Toshimichi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Meril's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Meril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daisuke Toshimichi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meril looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Meril misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshimichi! But no joy.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril doesn't manage to clinch there - Toshimichi circles away.
Meril misses with a body punch
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meril tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it.
Meril has closed the distance and engaged Toshimichi in a clinch.
Toshimichi lands a shot to the body.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Toshimichi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meril.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Toshimichi tries to tie him up.
Toshimichi misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril manages to break the clinch.
Toshimichi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Toshimichi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Toshimichi.
Meril connects with a jab.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril throws a one two combo.
Toshimichi cracks Meril with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Toshimichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meril fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toshimichi tries to keep at a distance but Meril has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meril up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meril lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toshimichi slips a straight right by Meril.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshimichi can do to turn this around?
Toshimichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but Toshimichi ducks down to avoid it.
Meril sets himself, and Toshimichi steps forward looking for the clinch! Meril avoids it this time.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshimichi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Toshimichi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Toshimichi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshimichi lands an overhand right.
Meril scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meril closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toshimichis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Meril blocks it.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Toshimichi fails to land.
Meril working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril misses with some punches.
Meril tries a body shot but Toshimichi blocks it.
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshimichi controls his hands.
Good body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Meril controls the action.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril has Toshimichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshimichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Meril.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meril.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to break the clinch but Meril is controlling the position.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi lands a body punch.
Toshimichi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon Meril has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril slips under a jab from Toshimichi.
Meril rushes Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi pushes Meril back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meril swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Toshimichi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
Toshimichi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Toshimichi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toshimichi or not.
Toshimichi lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshimichi misses with the head strike.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi lands an uppercut.
Meril stalling.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to circle away but Meril has him pinned against the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meril's elbow.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Uray (ranked 2263 p4p, 2732 weight class) and Lucky Lemon (ranked 298 p4p, 351 weight class). Uray comes into the arena with Dangerous blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Uray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lemon but Lemon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking for a triangle but Uray pushes his legs off easily.
Lemon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uray rolls with it to try and escape but Lemon cranks on the arm and Uray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blormarbius Goostain Runkums (ranked 1851 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Tokoni Soaki (ranked 88 p4p, 130 weight class). Soaki has chosen Shepherds Reign - Le Manu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blormarbius Goostain Runkums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Goostain Runkums manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goostain Runkums - the referee stops the clock and Soaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goostain Runkums. Soaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goostain Runkums loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Soaki checks a leg kick.
Soaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums takes one to the chin there.
Soaki motions for Goostain Runkums to come forward. Soaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goostain Runkums misses with an uppercut. Soaki saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goostain Runkums. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soaki has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Soaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums is trying to break the clinch but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.
Soaki has Goostain Runkums pressed against the cage, preventing Goostain Runkums from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goostain Runkums up against the cage.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch but Soaki improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums breaks the clinch.
Soaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Goostain Runkums pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soaki has closed the distance and engaged Goostain Runkums in a clinch.
Soaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch.
Goostain Runkums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.
Soaki has clasped his hands together around Goostain Runkums's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Goostain Runkums tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Soaki looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki controlling the position well here. Goostain Runkums rolled but Soaki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Goostain Runkums right now.
Soaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goostain Runkums has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goostain Runkums tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soaki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goostain Runkums rolls, trying to escape but Soaki keeps control of the position.
Soaki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goostain Runkums's body.
It looks like Soaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soaki has the hooks in. Goostain Runkums is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Soaki passes his arm under Goostain Runkums's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Goostain Runkums taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tokoni Soaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokoni Soaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kerzie Scaggs (ranked 2003 p4p, 2846 weight class) and Dakoda Wyatt (ranked 271 p4p, 374 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kerzie Scaggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakoda Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scaggs thuds a left hand into Wyatt's body.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Scaggs's shoulder, as Scaggs tries to avoid the shot.
Scaggs looks to land a left hand but Wyatt moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Scaggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt throws a hook but Scaggs blocks it.
Scaggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Wyatt - just one landing.
Wyatt misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Scaggs.
Scaggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wyatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Wyatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Scaggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scaggs defending well as Wyatt loads up on a big left hand.
Scaggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyatt misses with a hook
and Scaggs moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Scaggs.
Wyatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scaggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Scaggs lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaggs misses with a punch to the body.
Scaggs stalling in the clinch but Wyatt improves position.
Scaggs keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scaggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyatt's efforts to push away.
Scaggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scaggs misses with some punches.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Scaggs keeps him there for the moment.
Scaggs jumps guard but Wyatt stands there with Scaggs around his waist. Scaggs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wyatt blocks a body shot from Scaggs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Scaggs - that landed with a thud.
Scaggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Scaggs won't allow it.
Scaggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Scaggs has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Scaggs has the dominant position.
Wyatt is trying to push Scaggs away but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyatt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage.
Scaggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wyatt uses from the top position.
Wyatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaggs keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully.
Wyatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scaggs seems keen to control Wyatt's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaggs trying to keep a closed guard but Wyatt is proving a slippery customer.
Wyatt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Wyatt 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scaggs misses with a straight left.
Scaggs tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wyatt 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.
Wyatt lands a jab to the head.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Scaggs's shoulder, as Scaggs tries to avoid the shot.
Scaggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Scaggs misses.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaggs manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Scaggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Scaggs's head back.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaggs.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scaggs.
Wyatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scaggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Wyatt throws a good cross that connects.
Scaggs wants to clinch.
Wyatt tests Scaggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scaggs.
Scaggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scaggs sizes up Wyatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scaggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dakoda Wyatt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scaggs tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt dips to his left and cracks Scaggs with an uppercut!
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Wyatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scaggs connects with a jab.
Wyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyatt misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaggs manages to avoid it.
Dakoda Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyatt lands a nice hook to Scaggs's body. Scaggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scaggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Scaggs should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scaggs under the eye.
Scaggs catches Wyatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scaggs moves into the clinch.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Scaggs won't allow it.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scaggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Scaggs.
Scaggs lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyatt is trying to break the clinch but Scaggs is controlling him.
Scaggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Scaggs lands an uppercut.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Scaggs has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Scaggs fails to land.
Scaggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Scaggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyatt.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Scaggs prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Scaggs keeps control of Wyatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scaggs prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Scaggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scaggs pulls guard effortlessly.
Scaggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scaggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wyatt manages to get himself to full guard.
Scaggs passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaggs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wyatt is trying to get back to full guard.
Wyatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scaggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scaggs controlling the action here.
Wyatt has his hands clasped together around Scaggs's back. He's all about the action.
Scaggs content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaggs uses his free foot to push down on Wyatt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wyatt.
Wyatt wants to hold on but Scaggs pushes him away.
Scaggs tries to control but Wyatt wriggling away.
Wyatt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wyatt tries to lock up and control but Scaggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scaggs content just to control the position here.
Scaggs continues to stall.
Wyatt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scaggs tries to control but Wyatt wriggling away.
Kerzie Scaggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wyatt has given up his back here. Will Scaggs look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wyatt can't escape the position.
Scaggs slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Scaggs looking for the choke but no joy.
Scaggs trying to control momentarily.
Wyatt is taking damage to the body and head.
Wyatt is trying to break free.
Wyatt trying to control the action but Scaggs just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kerzie Scaggs 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. And we move into the final round!
Donk. Scaggs catches Wyatt right on the button with a cross.
Scaggs drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt connects with a jab.
Scaggs slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Scaggs misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyatt! But no joy.
Scaggs throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Scaggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scaggs has closed the distance and engaged Wyatt in a clinch.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Scaggs has the dominant position.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Scaggs has double underhooks.
Scaggs lands an uppercut.
Wyatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaggs throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Scaggs throws a hook to the side of Wyatt's head but Wyatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaggs slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Scaggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaggs moves away.
Scaggs drives through and clinches with Wyatt against the cage.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Scaggs is controlling the position.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scaggs has him pressed against the cage.
Scaggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Scaggs has him pinned against the cage.
Scaggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyatt blocks an uppercut.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Wyatt working hard to break the clinch.
Wyatt tries to circle away but Scaggs has him pinned against the cage.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Wyatt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaggs has closed the distance and engaged Wyatt in a clinch.
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaggs.
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scaggs.
Wyatt connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaggs misses the jab.
Scaggs misses with a double jab.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Scaggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Scaggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scaggs looks to land a left hand but Wyatt moved out of range nicely.
Wyatt staying out of range there.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wyatt.
Scaggs swings widly with a right hand
and Wyatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Scaggs misses with a hook. Wyatt ducked under it nicely.
Scaggs drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt moves away from the strike by Scaggs.
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Wyatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wyatt throws a jab when Scaggs was well out of range.
Wyatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaggs misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Scaggs.
Scaggs throws a body punch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Scaggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Scaggs's head but Scaggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Scaggs ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Wyatt catches Scaggs right on the button with a cross.
Wyatt slips under a jab from Scaggs.
Scaggs misses with a body shot.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scaggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wyatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Scaggs's head.
Scaggs looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range.
Scaggs throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyatt throws out a counter right but Scaggs avoids it with no problem.
Wyatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wyatt, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Wyatt - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt lands a right hook to the body.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Scaggs moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wyatt.
Scaggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
A cross from Wyatt lands.
Wyatt slips a straight right by Scaggs.
Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scaggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scaggs misses with a hook to the body
and Wyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaggs.
Wyatt connects with a body shot.
Wyatt works Scaggs's body with a nice hook.
Wyatt throws a shot from downtown. Scaggs moves away and avoids it.
Wyatt misses with a left hand
and Scaggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakoda Wyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wyatt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakoda Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Island Sparbot (ranked 1795 p4p, 1793 weight class) and Deacon Jenkins (ranked 243 p4p, 242 weight class). The Island Sparbot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Island Sparbot!
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, Deacon Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparbot scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Sparbot.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a one-two to the body.
Sparbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Sparbot thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparbot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Jenkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparbot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sparbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Sparbot misses.
Sparbot scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparbot counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Sparbot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jenkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sparbot misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparbot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Island Sparbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Sparbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
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!
Jenkins wants to stall.
Sparbot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sparbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins keeps control of Sparbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparbot is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparbot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparbot escapes and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sparbot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sparbot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Sparbot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparbot with a nice cross.
Sparbot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sparbot scores with a shot to the body.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
The fighters circling - Sparbot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparbot scores with a jab.
Sparbot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Island Sparbot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparbot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sparbot counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Sparbot's head coaches at Elite Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sparbot ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sparbot misses its intended target.
Jenkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sparbot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparbot misses with a combination
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like The Island Sparbot has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Sparbot circles away.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins has Sparbot pressed against the cage, preventing Sparbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sparbot tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Sparbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Sparbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Sparbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sparbot.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparbot wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Sparbot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sparbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins 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.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sparbot controls the action.
Jenkins prevents Sparbot from breaking the clinch.
Sparbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparbot's efforts to push away.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Sparbot blocks it.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sparbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Sparbot improves position.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins tries to work over Sparbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins keeps control of Sparbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot can't break the clinch.
Sparbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparbot blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparbot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparbot has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Sparbot blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins jumps guard but Sparbot stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Island Sparbot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sparbot lands a nice looking body shot.
The Island Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Sparbot is out of range.
Sparbot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sparbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sparbot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Island Sparbot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Sparbot does no damage.
Jenkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Sparbot.
Sparbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sparbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparbot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Sparbot's body.
Sparbot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Sparbot tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot blocking some punches.
Sparbot blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Sparbot tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Sparbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Sparbot tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparbots head.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Sparbot gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins has Sparbot pressed against the cage, preventing Sparbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins keeps control of Sparbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Sparbot tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins tries to work over Sparbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sparbot is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparbot is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Jenkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins prevents Sparbot from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sparbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparbot blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
Sparbot blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Sparbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Sparbot wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Jenkins.
Sparbot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Jenkins!
Deacon Jenkins gave a mention to Primal in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 1204 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Franco Fajardo (ranked 162 p4p, 255 weight class). Franco Fajardo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wee Ning !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franco Fajardo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fajardo quickly recovers to half guard.
Ning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Ning keeps him under control.
Fajardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Ning there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fajardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fajardo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ning uses it to pass to side control.
Fajardo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fajardo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is not content to let Ning control the position.
The ground and pound from Ning seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ning tries for a kimura but Fajardo is defending well.
Ning wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fajardo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ning is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fajardo tries to bench press Ning off him but Ning keeps the position.
Ning tries to advance to mount but Fajardo denies him.
Ning lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fajardo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo struggling a bit here.
Ning looking to control but instead Fajardo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fajardo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fajardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ning takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Ning is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fajardo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ning escapes and throws Fajardo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fajardo dodges the ground and pound from Ning .
Ning is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ning cracks Fajardo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ning motions for Fajardo to come forward. Ning throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fajardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ning defends it nicely.
Ning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fajardo manages to avoid it.
Fajardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ning is looking to clinch but Fajardo is avoiding it.
Ning blocks a jab.
Ning feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ning connects with a body shot.
Ning lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning tries to clinch but Fajardo moves out of range.
Ning tries to land a leg kick but Fajardo saw it coming and moves away.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Ning avoids it easily.
Ning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ning throws a front kick aimed at Fajardo's knee but Fajardo avoids it well.
Ning throws a body shot but no joy.
Wee Ning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning throws a body shot but no joy.
Fajardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ning misses the target.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Ning avoids it easily.
Ning moves in looking to clinch but Fajardo pushes him off.
Ning misses with a hook.
Fajardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Fajardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fajardo somewhat.
Wee Ning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
Ning throws a right hand that Fajardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fajardo also avoids with ease.
Fajardo shoots for a takedown but Ning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fajardo moves away from the strike by Ning .
Fajardo with a poor takedown
and Ning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fajardo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ning is not content to let Fajardo control the position.
Ning is trying to get back to full guard.
Fajardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fajardo is working away from the top position though.
Ning is not content to let Fajardo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ning gets back to full guard.
Fajardo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fajardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Ning controls Fajardo momentarily but Fajardo frees himself.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fajardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ning has wrist control.
Ning keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fajardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ning shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ning showed some decent athleticism there.
Ning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fajardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fajardo with the active half guard here but Ning passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo tries to bench press Ning off him but Ning keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning grinds an elbow into Fajardo's temple.
Fajardo is trying to control Ning 's posture but Ning avoids it.
Ning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ning working away.
Fajardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ning working the ground and pound but Fajardo is defending the strikes.
Fajardo manages to get back to half guard.
Ning throwing shots but Fajardo is blocking nicely.
Fajardo is trying to control but can't.
Ning is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ning throws a series of punches but Fajardo avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Fajardo with that takedown attempt.
Ning closes the distance and pushes Fajardo back into the cage.
Ning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fajardo can do to turn this around?
Ning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fajardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fajardo blocks an elbow strike from Ning .
Fajardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ning prevents it.
Ning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ning is trying to push Fajardo away but Fajardo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ning tries to circle away but Fajardo has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fajardo as Ning tries to tie him up.
Fajardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ning looking for a takedown.
Fajardo blocks an uppercut.
Ning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fajardo's elbow.
Fajardo lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ning tries a body shot but Fajardo blocks it.
Ning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ning is trying to break the clinch but Fajardo is controlling him.
Ning wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ning avoids the damage to the body.
Ning tries to throw a body punch but Fajardo avoids it by throwing Ning back against the cage.
Fajardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ning gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ning throws out a leg kick but Fajardo moves out of range and Ning only half commits.
Ning slaps away a takedown attempt from Fajardo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Fajardo misses its intended target.
Ning motions for Fajardo to come forward. Ning throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ning wants to clinch.
Ning throws a looping overhand right but Fajardo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo blocks a low kick nicely.
Fajardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ning tries to clinch there but Fajardo circles away.
Fajardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wee Ning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajardo fails with the takedown.
Fajardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fajardo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ning clinches with his opponent.
Fajardo goes for a takedown attempt but Ning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fajardo is defended easily by Ning .
Ning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ning wants to control from the top but Fajardo keeps moving.
Ning advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ning seems to be working for a kimura but Fajardo defends the submission attempt.
Ning thows a huge punch but Fajardo dodges it nicely.
Ning wants to take a breather but Fajardo is having none of it.
Fajardo wants to control but Ning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fajardo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A low kick from Ning is predictable there
and Fajardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fajardo.
Ning keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Ning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fajardo is aware though and is defending well.
Ning wants to control but Fajardo passes easily into half guard.
Wee Ning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fajardo winds up and cracks Ning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo is taking a breather. Ning says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning had his way with Franco Fajardo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ning thuds his right hand into Fajardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fajardo throws a hook to the side of Ning 's head but Ning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ning throws a shot from downtown. Fajardo moves away and avoids it.
Ning looks to land a right hand but Fajardo moved out of range.
Fajardo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fajardo darts in looking for a takedown but Ning gets double underhooks and turns Fajardo into the cage.
Ning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fajardo shoots for a takedown but Ning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fajardo shoots for a takedown but Ning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wee Ning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
Ning darts in and clinches Fajardo up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo blocks an elbow strike.
Fajardo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ning misses with the head strike.
Fajardo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ning after a bit of a struggle.
Fajardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ning cracks Fajardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ning instigates a clinch.
Ning struggles to land a body shot inside as Fajardo controls his hands.
Fajardo dodges an elbow strike from Ning .
Fajardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ning prevents it.
Fajardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ning fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ning misses with a low kick as Fajardo jumps back.
Fajardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ning sprawls well. He's pushed Fajardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ning just misses with a punch to the body.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Ning avoids it easily.
Ning wants to clinch.
Franco Fajardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ning misses with a straight right.
Ning throws a jab when Fajardo was well out of range.
Ning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fajardo moves away.
Ning wants to slow Fajardo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ning tries to clinch there but Fajardo circles away.
Ning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ning passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fajardo is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ning has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fajardo wants to hold on but Ning pushes him away.
Ning lands a heavy elbow.
Fajardo is working to get back to half guard.
Fajardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fajardo is squirming around, avoiding Ning 's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fajardo regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wee Ning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ning 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wee Ning !
Wee Ning retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Wee Ning thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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