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KIFC 59- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Vermicelli (ranked 6446 p4p, 25612 weight class) and Harry Swotter (ranked 607 p4p, 618 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vermicelli might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gonna Fly Now. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Vermicelli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Swotter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swotter throws a nice looking combination but Vermicelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swotter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swotter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swotter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermicelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermicelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swotter throws a right and a left that Vermicelli avoids nicely.
Swotter lands a leg kick that knocks Vermicelli off balance momentarily.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermicelli misses with a straight right.
Swotter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermicelli on the side of the head.
Swotter throws a leg kick but Vermicelli sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Swotter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swotter scores with a head kick.
Swotter throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Swotter tenderised Vermicelli 's leg. Vermicelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swotter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Swotter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermicelli doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swotter.
Swotter walks into a left hand.
Swotter throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Swotter lands a head kick!
Swotter misses with a double jab.
Swotter misses with a straight right.
Vermicelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swotter sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
It looked like Vermicelli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swotter.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swotter.
Vermicelli throws a wild body kick that Swotter sees coming a mile off.
Swotter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swotter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swotter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
Swotter looks to throw the jab but Vermicelli is out of range.
Vermicelli misses with the combination.
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Swotter knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli scores with a three punch combo!
Swotter misses with a looping left.
Swotter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Swotter.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swotter slips a jab and a cross from Vermicelli .
Swotter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vermicelli is able to avoid easily.
Vermicelli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swotter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermicelli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harry Swotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swotter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swotter scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Swotter tenderised Vermicelli 's leg. Vermicelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swotter.
Swotter checks a leg kick.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Swotter misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Swotter looks winded!
Swotter connects with a jab.
Swotter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermicelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Swotter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vermicelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermicelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swotter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swotter scores with a head kick. Vermicelli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice cross by Swotter.
Swotter avoids the body shot from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Swotter.
Swotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swotter.
Vermicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Swotter.
Sloppy strikes from Vermicelli . Those never looked like landing.
Swotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermicelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harry Swotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swotter throws a jab when Vermicelli was well out of range.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermicelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swotter moves out of range as Vermicelli strikes.
Vermicelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swotter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swotter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermicelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Vermicelli avoids it with no problem.
Vermicelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swotter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vermicelli swinging wildly here.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermicelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vermicelli misses with the combination.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Vermicelli manages to step out the way in time.
Vermicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swotter.
Swotter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swotter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swotter throws the left hand but Vermicelli avoids the punch easily.
John Vermicelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli blocks a jab.
Vermicelli throws a right and a left that Swotter avoids nicely.
Swotter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermicelli .
Vermicelli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swotter throws a series of punches but Vermicelli moves out of range.
We've been informed that Swotter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Swotter throws a lazy right hand but Vermicelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Swotter misses its intended target.
Swotter dodges the punch combination from Vermicelli .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Swotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vermicelli can pounce on him.
Swotter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermicelli 's head.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swotter looks to land a left hand but Vermicelli moved out of range nicely.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vermicelli scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Swotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vermicelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swotter.
Swotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vermicelli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli checks a leg kick nicely.
Vermicelli throws a nice looking combination but Swotter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.
Swotter misses with a body kick.
Vermicelli misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
A solid body kick from Swotter.
A punch combination from Swotter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swotter clobbers Vermicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermicelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermicelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermicelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vermicelli .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vermicelli checks a leg kick.
As Swotter looks to move away, Vermicelli throws a big counter combo but Swotter just gets out of the way.
Vermicelli misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Vermicelli , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Swotter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Swotter.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Swotter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli throws a right and a left that Swotter avoids nicely.
Swotter with a nice calf kick.
Vermicelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Swotter moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Swotter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermicelli throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Swotter.
Swotter throws a hook but Vermicelli avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Swotter.
Vermicelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Swotter throws a hook but Vermicelli blocks it.
Harry Swotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swotter throws a front kick that sends Vermicelli stumbling back into the cage.
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Vermicelli , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swotter thumps Vermicelli with a low kick.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swotter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermicelli .
Swotter throws a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
John Vermicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermicelli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vermicelli throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Swotter throws a low kick, looking for Vermicelli 's leg but Vermicelli calmly moves out of range.
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!
Swotter misses with a leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Swotter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vermicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swotter checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Swotter.
Well Swotter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Swotter!
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Chief (ranked 6361 p4p, 25614 weight class) and Gunnar Goransson (ranked 604 p4p, 614 weight class). Island Chief had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Island Chief could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Goransson's chin.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Chief!
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, Gunnar Goransson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goransson pinned against the cage. Goransson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chief is defended easily by Goransson.
Chief tries for a takedown but Goransson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Chief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chief fails with a takedown attempt.
Chief shoots in for a double leg but Goransson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chief misses with a takedown attempt
and Goransson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chief's guard.
Chief is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson advances to half guard.
Goransson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chief tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goransson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunnar Goransson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Westlake (ranked 4250 p4p, 25419 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 443 p4p, 522 weight class). Westlake's entrance music is Tek It (Sped Up). A fine choice. Tyler Westlake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Westlake!
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, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
McConnell drives through with a takedown into Westlake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Westlake has his feet on McConnell 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell darts in looking for a takedown but Westlake gets double underhooks and turns McConnell into the cage.
McConnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westlake avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
Westlake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McConnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westlake avoids it really well and circles away.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell fails to land the takedown.
Westlake throws a series of strikes that have McConnell backpedaling.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Westlake pushes him off.
McConnell misses with a combination
and Westlake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
McConnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westlake's waist but Westlake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConnell off to one side.
It looked like Westlake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Westlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Westlake shakes him off and moves away.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell throws a nice looking combination but Westlake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westlake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Westlake stalks McConnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McConnell 's face. McConnell staggers backwards, shaken.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Westlake dodges the punch combination from McConnell .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
McConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
As McConnell looks to move away, Westlake throws a big counter combo but McConnell just gets out of the way.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
McConnell with the counter takedown but Westlake avoids it easily.
Westlake looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
McConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlake is breathing heavily.
Westlake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Westlake.
McConnell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westlake smiles and moves away.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Westlake pushes him off.
Westlake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McConnell eats them both and turns towards Westlake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McConnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westlake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConnell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Westlake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McConnell somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell dives in and grabs Westlake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westlake pushes down on McConnell 's head and hops out.
No joy there for Westlake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Westlake is working the combinations to good effect here.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Westlake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McConnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Westlake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by McConnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Westlake, which made it look bad.
As McConnell looks to move away, Westlake throws a big counter combo but McConnell just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
McConnell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Westlake shakes him off and moves away.
Westlake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westlake wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Westlake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westlake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell shoots in but Westlake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westlake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
McConnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
As Westlake backs off McConnell throws a huge counter combo but Westlake manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westlake defends it nicely.
It looked like Westlake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westlake sprawls well. Westlake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
Westlake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westlake sprawls well. Westlake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler Westlake is winning the standup battle so far.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McConnell .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Westlake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McConnell but great work by Westlake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake controls the position.
Westlake stands up.
McConnell lands with a nice combination. Westlake backs away looking to recover.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a series of strikes. Westlake will be more careful next time no doubt.
McConnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westlake pinned against the cage. Westlake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Westlake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westlake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westlake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Westlake counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Westlake to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Westlake dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Westlake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McConnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westlake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westlake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler Westlake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Westlake prevents the takedown attempt.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Westlake has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Westlake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Westlake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McConnell .
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell tries to stall but Westlake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westlake tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
McConnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westlake is defending well.
Westlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
Westlake throws a combination. McConnell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a takedown into side control.
Westlake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Westlake manages to get back to half guard.
Westlake tries to roll over but McConnell keeps him under control.
Westlake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McConnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake controlling the position well.
Westlake is trying to maintain the position but McConnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Westlake is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westlake misses with the combination.
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.
Westlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Westlake as McConnell shoots in.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westlake counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell shoots in for a double leg but Westlake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Westlake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Westlake pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Westlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westlake, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Westlake!
Tyler Westlake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Manzine (ranked 4752 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Keith Hanson (ranked 534 p4p, 518 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicolas Manzine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manzine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manzine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manzine trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Manzine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manzine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson trying to remain calm as Manzine controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manzine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manzine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanson is avoiding damage well.
Manzine just content to control the position.
Hanson stops Manzine from passing to mount.
Hanson struggling a bit here.
Manzine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanson, who protects the arm well.
Manzine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Hanson tries to bench press Manzine off him but Manzine keeps the position.
Hanson prevents Manzine from improving position.
Manzine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manzine's guard! Nice work there by Hanson!
Manzine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manzine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manzine has his feet on Hanson's thighs here. He's pushed Hanson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hanson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicolas Manzine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Smith (ranked 6053 p4p, 3520 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 267 p4p, 193 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erwin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Chinaski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chinaski defends well and Smith ends up having to push Chinaski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chinaski breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Chinaski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chinaski's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chinaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Chinaski counters with a two punch combo.
Chinaski misses with a looping right.
Chinaski lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chinaski cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chinaski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misao Shimada (ranked 25072 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Sikke Vonnegut (ranked 425 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misao Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sikke Vonnegut!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimada attempts a counter takedown but Vonnegut avoids it well and moves away.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Shimada knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
An attempted straight right counter from Shimada misses the target.
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Vonnegut throws a shot to the body.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimada feints a jab promting Vonnegut to slip. Shimada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vonnegut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Vonnegut finds it's target.
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks.
Vonnegut scores with a jab.
Shimada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada tries to move into range but Vonnegut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shimada's head.
 It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut punishes Shimada's body with a nice straight punch.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shimada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shimada looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shimada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vonnegut to the ground. Shimada is now in Vonnegut's guard.
Vonnegut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shimada throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vonnegut holds on and takes a little breather.
Shimada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shimada is in close to Vonnegut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Vonnegut is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vonnegut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada swings for the body but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Shimada loads up on a big right hand but Vonnegut slips the punch.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonnegut enables Shimada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonnegut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Shimada postures up.
Vonnegut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shimada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shimada distracts Vonnegut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vonnegut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shimada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Shimada lands a couple of elbows.
Shimada being controlled here momentarily.
Vonnegut controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
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.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Shimada ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut thuds a left hand into Shimada's body.
Shimada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Shimada.
Vonnegut connects with a body shot that sends Shimada's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut's corner calls for a 1-2. Vonnegut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shimada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Vonnegut coming out on top.
Shimada takes one on the button.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Shimada moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonnegut moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Shimada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada misses with a shot to the body
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vonnegut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada tests Vonnegut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vonnegut takes one to the side of the head.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada misses with a straight right.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shimada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut misses the jab.
Shimada misses the jab.
Vonnegut missing with a left hand there. Shimada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shimada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vonnegut lands a really nice looking cross but Shimada seems unphased.
 Shimada is rocked!
Vonnegut closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shimada! Vonnegut dives in looking to finish! Shimada is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikke Vonnegut!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lipe Ribeiro (ranked 1451 p4p, 601 weight class) and Tokoni Soaki (ranked 68 p4p, 34 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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290
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lipe Ribeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Soaki misses the target.
Soaki scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soaki postures up.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki prevents Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soaki on the ground.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Soaki in close.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been informed that Soaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribeiro is rocked!
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro wants to hit a sweep here but Soaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there!
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Soaki has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ribeiro taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki! Tokoni Soaki retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batara Sari (ranked 611 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Jack Dawson (ranked 90 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Sari can't get the takedown.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Sari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari tries to pull guard but Dawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson pushes Sari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Sari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sari is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Sari is rocked!
Dawson works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Sari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson dips a shoulder and cracks Sari with a mighty uppercut! Sari falls back against the cage and Dawson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sari is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dawson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 858 p4p, 432 weight class) and Felix Pappalardi (ranked 109 p4p, 60 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Pappalardi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jang Jai is looking to counter punch.
Pappalardi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jang Jai just misses with a punch to the body.
Jang Jai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappalardi moves away.
Pappalardi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jang Jai scores with a decent looking hook.
Pappalardi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jang Jai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jang Jai drops Pappalardi with a beautiful combination! Pappalardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jang Jai is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Felix Pappalardi has been cut.
Pappalardi lands a jab to Jang Jai's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang Jai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pappalardi sprawling to the canvas! Pappalardi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jang Jai finish him?!
 Pappalardi is rocked!
Jang Jai punishes Pappalardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Jang Jai throws a looping overhand right but Pappalardi ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappalardi throws a right hand that misses
and Jang Jai counters by clinching up.
Jang Jai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang Jai.
Pappalardi throws a head punch that misses.
Jang Jai blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardi.
A short uppercut from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi is working Jang Jai over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang Jai struggles to land a body shot inside as Pappalardi controls his hands.
A short left from Pappalardi.
Jang Jai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pappalardi misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jang Jai.
Pappalardi looks winded!
Jang Jai lands a hook that snaps the head of Pappalardi backwards.
Jang Jai doesn't land with the attempted 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!
Jang Jai works on Pappalardi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jang Jai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jang Jai lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jang Jai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardis head.
Jang Jai is working Pappalardi over against the cage.
Jang Jai tries a body shot but Pappalardi blocks it.
Jang Jai lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardi being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardi.
Jang Jai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang Jai.
Jang Jai lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jang Jai.
A short body shot lands from Jang Jai as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jang Jai.
Pappalardi blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardi fails to land.
Jang Jai lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Jang Jai.
A right hand to the body from Jang Jai.
Nice body punch from Jang Jai - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jang Jai lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappalardi blocks a body shot from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Jang Jai - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jang Jai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang Jai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jang Jai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jang Jai lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with a hook to the body.
Jang Jai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pappalardi avoids it.
Pappalardi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang Jai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardi takes a shot to the head.
Jang Jai misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Jang Jai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappalardi or not.
Jang Jai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jang Jai finish him?
Jang Jai dips a shoulder and cracks Pappalardi with a mighty uppercut! Pappalardi falls back against the cage and Jang Jai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pappalardi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jang Jai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Jang Jai 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 Jon Jackson (ranked 528 p4p, 811 weight class) and Cody Wyldin (ranked 68 p4p, 104 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
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, Cody Wyldin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyldin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wyldin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson controls Wyldin momentarily but Wyldin frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyldin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wyldin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyldin landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Wyldin controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his foot on Wyldin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyldin works his way back into a safe position though.
Wyldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wyldin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyldin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wyldin works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Wyldin distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wyldin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyldin defends it easily.
Wyldin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Wyldin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Wyldin controlling him for the moment.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyldin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Wyldin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Wyldin distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wyldin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wyldin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wyldin trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wyldin trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Wyldin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyldin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wyldin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wyldin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wyldin trying to control the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wyldin keeps moving.
Wyldin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyldin is keeping the position for now.
Wyldin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson won't allow Wyldin to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wyldin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Wyldin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wyldin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wyldin working the head and body with strikes.
Wyldin working the ground and pound.
Wyldin cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wyldin lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wyldin working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Wyldin defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wyldin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wyldin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyldin is one step ahead there.
Wyldin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wyldin is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson working for a triangle but Wyldin defends it easily.
Wyldin cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Wyldin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wyldin landing with the ground and pound.
Wyldin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wyldin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin striking from the bottom here.
Wyldin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Wyldin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wyldin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wyldin striking from the bottom here.
Wyldin trying to strike off his back.
Wyldin keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Wyldin wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Wyldin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wyldin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wyldin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wyldin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wyldin postures up.
Wyldin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson has his foot on Wyldin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyldin works his way back into a safe position though.
Wyldin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wyldin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wyldin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wyldin cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Wyldin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wyldin feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Wyldin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wyldin is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wyldin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wyldin chips away with some ground and pound.
Wyldin with a nice head shot there.
Wyldin is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wyldin works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyldin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyldin lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Wyldin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyldin defends it easily.
Wyldin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyldin is aware though and is defending well.
Wyldin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wyldin working some strikes from top position.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyldin is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wyldin scoring with some ground and pound.
Cody Wyldin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wyldin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wyldin advances position into side control!
Wyldin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wyldin working the ground and pound.
Jackson is rocked!
Wyldin working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Wyldin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wyldin off and has taken his back!
Wyldin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyldin just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Wyldin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wyldin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wyldin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Wyldin is having none of it.
Wyldin throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Wyldin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wyldin wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Wyldin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Wyldin really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wyldin shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wyldin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wyldin cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Wyldin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wyldin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wyldin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is keen to just control but Wyldin is a slippery customer.
Wyldin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to escape but Wyldin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson is trying to remain composed but Wyldin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wyldin punishes Jackson with strikes from the back mount.
Jackson turns into Wyldin and is now in his guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyldin is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wyldin is on top in guard.
Wyldin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wyldin with a nice head shot there.
Wyldin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wyldin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has his foot on Wyldin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyldin works his way back into a safe position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wyldin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wyldin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyldin lands a couple of elbows.
Wyldin lands a couple of digs.
Wyldin landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Wyldin landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wyldin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wyldin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wyldin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyldin is one step ahead there.
Wyldin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyldin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wyldin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Wyldin distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wyldin landing with the ground and pound.
Wyldin lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Wyldin slips an elbow through the middle.
Wyldin postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Wyldin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wyldin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Wyldin connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Wyldin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wyldin shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Wyldin to get to half guard.
Wyldin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wyldin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wyldin lands a big elbow - Jackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wyldin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Wyldin!
Cody Wyldin is the new welterweight champion!
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