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KIFC 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Yboy (ranked 5672 p4p, 25379 weight class) and Arsi Harju (ranked 502 p4p, 533 weight class). Yboy's entrance music is Rollin'. A fine choice. Arsi Harju has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chunk Yboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Harju.
Yboy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harju throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Chunk Yboy has been cut.
That kick from Harju tenderised Yboy's leg. Yboy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yboy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yboy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harju napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yboy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yboy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yboy lands some shots froms side control.
Harju is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yboy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yboy in side control, throwing shots but Harju defends.
Yboy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yboy throws an elbow but Harju slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harju keeps working.
Yboy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yboy working the head and body with strikes.
Yboy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harju tries to escape but Yboy is in control.
Yboy is trying to get an arm triangle but Harju is defending well.
Yboy tries to score with some ground and pound. Harju controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yboy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harju is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yboy winds up and cracks Harju with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yboy working the head and body with strikes.
Yboy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harju avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yboy.
Yboy looks to land a strike but Harju avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yboy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yboy throws a big elbow that misses.
Yboy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harju keeping moving, preventing Yboy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harju has momentary wrist control but Yboy slips an elbow through the middle.
Harju has momentary wrist control but Yboy slips an elbow through the middle.
Yboy landing with the ground and pound.
Harju is looking to stand up but Yboy isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yboy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yboy working some strikes from top position.
Harju keeping full guard, as Yboy tries to pass.
Harju can't keep his opponent in guard - Yboy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yboy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harju's head.
Yboy slows the pace down in half guard.
Harju manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yboy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yboy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yboy wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Harju as the two fighters clinch.
Yboy is working for takedown but Harju is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunk Yboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yboy is breathing heavily.
Harju can't break the clinch.
Harju gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yboy.
Yboy tries to score a body lock takedown but Harju shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harju looking to slow down the pace here.
Yboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harju stalling in the clinch but Yboy improves position.
Harju is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harju gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yboy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arsi Harju will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chunk Yboy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harju connects with a leg kick.
Yboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been informed that Harju has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yboy has his takedown stuffed
and Harju counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harju pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yboy back to the cage. Harju follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harju throws a one two combo.
Harju thuds a left hand into Yboy's body.
Arsi Harju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harju scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Harju. Beautiful body 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!
Harju batters Yboy with a massive right followed by a huge left! Yboy is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Harju lands a final crushing right hand to drop Yboy to the mat with a gruesome thud! Harju is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arsi Harju!
A very excited looking Arsi Harju rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Chunk Yboy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I? '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Cake (ranked 4647 p4p, 4430 weight class) and Thyago Borrabotas (ranked 544 p4p, 538 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Cake!
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, Thyago Borrabotas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borrabotas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borrabotas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cake leaves Borrabotas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cake throws a lazy head kick
and Borrabotas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cake looking to control.
Borrabotas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cake manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cake working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cake is staying tight to Borrabotas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cake trying to control the position but Borrabotas is working away.
Borrabotas struggling a bit here.
Borrabotas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cake's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cake! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Borrabotas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Colby Cake!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 3880 p4p, 5869 weight class) and Bobby Morrow (ranked 181 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bobby Morrow enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlinho Motosserra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow moves into the clinch.
Motosserra tries to pull guard but Morrow won't allow it.
Morrow jumps into guard, dragging Motosserra to the mat.
Morrow striking off his back but it's not causing Motosserra any problems.
Motosserra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Motosserra from controlling successfully.
Motosserra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Motosserra drops back looking for a leg! Morrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morrow manages to kick Motosserra off! Motosserra jumps back into Morrow's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Motosserra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Motosserra trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrow gets the takedown into side control.
Motosserra can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrow trying to control the action but Motosserra is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow working away.
Motosserra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Motosserra looking for submissions off his back.
Motosserra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrow pulls his head out easily.
Motosserra is trying to control but Morrow manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow looking to ground and pound but Motosserra is blocking nicely.
Motosserra wants to hold on but Morrow pushes him away.
Motosserra is trying to escape the mount.
Motosserra wants to hold on but Morrow pushes him away.
Motosserra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motosserra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Motosserra is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morrow is tapping! Great win for Motosserra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlinho Motosserra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Riker (ranked 3400 p4p, 25423 weight class) and Don Flamenco Jr (ranked 407 p4p, 542 weight class). Jacob Riker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Riker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Flamenco Jr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker walks into a stiff left hand from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Riker throwing a counter right hand but Flamenco Jr manages to avoid it.
Riker scores with a hook.
Riker avoids the body shot from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riker clobbers Flamenco Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riker's corner calls for a 1-2. Riker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riker lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flamenco Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riker catches Flamenco Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Flamenco Jr is rocked!
Riker drops Flamenco Jr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Riker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Riker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Nakamura (ranked 3819 p4p, 4049 weight class) and Kiribayama Tetsuo (ranked 175 p4p, 188 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Nakamura!
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, Kiribayama Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetsuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetsuo is in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tetsuo's guard.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Tetsuo pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Tetsuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tetsuo manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Tetsuo's guard.
Nakamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Tetsuo defends the submission attempt.
Tetsuo is trying to stand back up but Nakamura is controlling him
Nakamura working Tetsuo over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura is thwarting Tetsuo's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tetsuo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tetsuo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tetsuo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nakamura has cracked it and Tetsuo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ren Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Muramaki (ranked 3221 p4p, 25375 weight class) and Karolj Kasap (ranked 381 p4p, 533 weight class). Haruki Muramaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haruki Muramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karolj Kasap!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muramaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muramaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Kasap misses with a hook
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
Muramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muramaki drops his hands momentarily and Kasap takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasap throws out a loose jab but Muramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Muramaki misses its target.
Kasap wants to clinch up but Muramaki keeps it at a distance.
Muramaki punishes Kasap's body with a nice straight punch.
Kasap throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Muramaki counter with a right hand.
Kasap misses with a lunging right hand
and Muramaki counters with a three punch combo that has Kasap backing up. Kasap nods at Muramaki to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kasap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasap.
Kasap throws the left hand but Muramaki avoids the punch easily.
Kasap takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kasap is rocked!
Kasap connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can Muramaki finish him?
Kasap misses with a jab to the body
and Muramaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasap swings widly with a right hand
and Muramaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muramaki throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kasap stumbling backwards into the cage! Kasap bounces back off the cage towards Muramaki, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Muramaki lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Muramaki celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haruki Muramaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Tuilagi (ranked 4148 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Jonathan Jackson (ranked 524 p4p, 506 weight class). Joe Tuilagi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonathan Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Tuilagi!
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, Jonathan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi clinches.
Tuilagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuilagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuilagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuilagi.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuilagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuilagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jackson.
Tuilagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Tuilagi lands an uppercut.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuilagi after a bit of a struggle.
Tuilagi lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuilagi stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Tuilagi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi lands a shot to the body.
Tuilagi throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Tuilagi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Tuilagi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Tuilagi!
Joe Tuilagi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badig Onil (ranked 3731 p4p, 3254 weight class) and Damien Johnson (ranked 171 p4p, 159 weight class). Onil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pretty Boy by M2M. 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badig Onil!
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, Damien Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Onil as Johnson shoots in.
Onil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
 It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Onil counters with a big uppercut that knocks Johnson off his feet! Onil dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Onil cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Onil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Onil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Onil wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Onil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onil tries to get out of the position.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Onil is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Onil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Onil's head.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onil tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onil to the ground. Onil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Onil is looking for a counter combo.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Onil sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil circles away easily
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Onil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Onil throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Onil clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Onil gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to drag Onil to the mat but Onil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil manages to get underhooks.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onil.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Onil. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Onil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Onil defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Onil tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Onil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onil swivels and escapes.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Onil counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Onil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Onil misses the target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Onil counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Onil sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Onil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Onil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Onil pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Onil is stalling here.
Onil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Onil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Onil rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onil slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Onil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Badig Onil is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onil but Onil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onil's waist but Onil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Onil counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Onil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onil lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson letting Onil take a breather here.
Onil tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Onil effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is working for takedown but Onil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onil jumps guard.
Johnson stands up out of Onil's guard for a moment - Onil manages to land a nice upkick.
Onil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onil keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Damien Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Onil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Onil is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Onil taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Onil there.
Badig Onil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onil did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Onil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Onil is trying to stand.
Onil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badig Onil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Onil, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badig Onil!
A very excited looking Badig Onil 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Muvaka (ranked 2951 p4p, 3593 weight class) and Reese Ling (ranked 308 p4p, 373 weight class). Ben Muvaka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Muvaka!
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, Reese Ling!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling missing with a left hand there. Muvaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch but Muvaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muvaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ling fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muvaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ling fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
We've been told by Muvaka's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ling tries to clinch but Muvaka moves out of range.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muvaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ling tries to clinch but Muvaka is having none of it.
Ling tries to clinch up but Muvaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muvaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muvaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ling wants to clinch.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Muvaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ling wants to clinch up but Muvaka keeps it at a distance.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ben Muvaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling moves in looking to clinch but Muvaka pushes him off.
Ling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muvaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ling has managed to clinch.
Ling lands an elbow inside.
Ling creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muvaka's defenses.
Ling goes for a takedown attempt but Muvaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ben Muvaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reese Ling.
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muvaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muvaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ling moves in looking to clinch but Muvaka pushes him off.
Ling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ling tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling drives through and clinches with Muvaka against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muvaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ling doesn't manage to clinch there - Muvaka circles away.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
Muvaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ling tries to clinch up.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
Ling tries to clinch but Muvaka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muvaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ling is looking to clinch but Muvaka is avoiding it.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reese Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muvaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ling wants to clinch up but Muvaka keeps it at a distance.
Ling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch but Muvaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling doesn't manage to clinch there - Muvaka circles away.
Muvaka is looking to counter the offense by Ling and move into the clinch.
Ling clinches up with Muvaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Muvaka tries to break the clinch but Ling is controlling the position.
Muvaka blocks an elbow strike.
Muvaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ling.
It looks like Ben Muvaka has been cut.
Ling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ling misses with an elbow strike.
Ling throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muvaka blocks the elbow strike.
Muvaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Ling.
Muvaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muvaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Muvaka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling is looking to clinch but Muvaka is avoiding it.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Ling wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling wants to clinch.
Muvaka tries to counter by clinching up but Ling breaks away and moves out of range.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch but Muvaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
Ling wants to clinch.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muvaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Muvaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muvaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling tries to clinch up but Muvaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Ling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muvaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Ling tries to clinch but Muvaka moves out of range.
Ling tries to clinch up but Muvaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Muvaka is looking to counter the offense by Ling and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling tries to clinch there but Muvaka circles away.
Muvaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ling can do to turn this around?
Ling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is looking to clinch but Muvaka is avoiding it.
Ling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muvaka tries to avoid it but Ling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muvaka to the ground. Muvaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ling throws a solid leg kick but Muvaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ling.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muvaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ling moves in looking to clinch but Muvaka pushes him off.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ling tries to clinch there but Muvaka circles away.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ben Muvaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Ling is looking to clinch but Muvaka is avoiding it.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Ling doesn't manage to clinch there - Muvaka circles away.
Ling is looking to clinch but Muvaka is avoiding it.
As Ling tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ling manages to avoid the attempt.
Ling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ling has Muvaka pressed against the cage, preventing Muvaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Ling.
Ling lands a damaging elbow.
Muvaka breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ling wants to clinch.
Reese Ling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muvaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muvaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Ling.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ling wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muvaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muvaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ling manages to circle out of the way.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muvaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muvaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch but Muvaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muvaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ben Muvaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ling throws a low kick, looking for Muvaka's leg but Muvaka calmly moves out of range.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Muvaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muvaka, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Muvaka!
A very excited looking Ben Muvaka 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doja Cee (ranked 1315 p4p, 974 weight class) and Killer Mike (ranked 184 p4p, 136 weight class). The key to victory for Doja Cee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doja Cee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Mike!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Cee counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Cee scores with a nice head shot.
Cee ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Cee lands a big uppercut and Mike crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mike looks OK. Cee waves Mike back to his feet!
Mike is rocked!
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!
Mike circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cee. Mike falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doja Cee!
Doja Cee is the new light heavyweight champion!
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