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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rutbane Blight (ranked 1925 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Johel Yomero (ranked 238 p4p, 327 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blight might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tom MacDonald - "sheeple". The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rutbane Blight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johel Yomero!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blight lands with a nice body kick.
Blight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yomero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yomero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yomero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blight throws a head kick that misses.
Blight scores with a takedown into Yomero's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yomero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yomero looking for a sweep. Not yet Yomero, not yet.
Yomero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blight has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blight is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yomero!
Blight controlling from the full mount.
Yomero tries to hold on but Blight postures up.
Blight wants to control the pace but Yomero is squirming around nicely.
Yomero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yomero throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yomero has gone for a leg lock! Blight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yomero's guard.
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Blight preventing the sweep.
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Blight being controlled here momentarily.
Blight trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yomero trying to control the position.
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yomero looking for subs off his back but Blight has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yomero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blight tries to pass to full mount but Yomero defends it.
Yomero is not content to let Blight control the position.
Blight content to control rather than advance.
Yomero wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yomero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yomero keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rutbane Blight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blight.
Yomero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blight as he jumps to the side.
Blight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blight looks to land a body kick but Yomero moved away.
Yomero shoots in for a double leg but Blight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blight tries a head kick but it misses.
Blight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yomero throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Blight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yomero can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blight. That's going to slow Yomero down.
Yomero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yomero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blight sprawls well initially but Yomero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yomero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blight's head.
Blight is refusing to be controlled, as Yomero sits in half guard.
Johel Yomero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yomero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blight wants to improve his position but Yomero is controlling well.
Yomero is taking a breather. Blight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomero misses with a head shot. Blight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yomero throwing strikes from guard but Blight blocks nicely.
Blight trying to keep a closed guard but Yomero is proving a slippery customer.
Yomero trying to control but Blight is working from the bottom.
Yomero throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yomero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blight has escaped and now he's on top!
Yomero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Blight doesn't defend quickly enough and Yomero has managed to lock this one up! Can Blight escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yomero on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johel Yomero!
Johel Yomero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Rutbane Blight spoke after the fight, saying '...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 1586 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Finley Costa (ranked 193 p4p, 266 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Twist might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to tony twist fights, enjoy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Finley Costa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Twist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa thows a body kick. Twist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Costa throws a jab when Twist was well out of range.
Twist moves out of range of the body kick from Costa.
Twist throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Twist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa throws a leg kick but Twist moved away.
It looked like Twist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Twist scores with a nice right hand.
Costa 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twist ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Twist throws a counter high kick but Costa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Twist's head but Twist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Twist.
Twist attempts a counter takedown but Costa avoids it well and moves away.
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Twist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costa under the eye.
 It looks like Finley Costa has been cut.
Costa throws a leg kick but Twist moved away.
Costa jabs Twist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Twist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Twist down.
Twist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa throws a body punch but Twist moves out of range.
Twist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costa just manages to avoid it.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Twist blocks a leg kick.
Twist moves away from the strike by Costa.
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!
Good work by Twist as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Twist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costa works over Twist's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Tony Twist has been cut.
Nice body punch from Costa.
A good leg kick by Twist.
Twist misses the shot to the body.
Costa moves out of range as Twist strikes.
Twist lands a left and a right that sends Costa crashing to the canvas! Twist dives into mount looking to finish!
Costa tries to hold on but Twist postures up.
Costa holds on for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist looking to control but Costa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Twist avoids the attempt from Costa to control.
Twist dominating with strikes here.
Costa wants to control but Twist is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Twist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Costa takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Twist's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Twist!
Tony Twist bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arsi Kuja (ranked 1507 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Jackson Grant (ranked 190 p4p, 184 weight class). Grant has chosen Ain't It Funny as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arsi Kuja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Grant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kuja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant swings for the body but Kuja moves out of range.
Kuja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuja throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuja avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kuja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuja.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuja rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kuja.
Kuja works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuja is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuja.
 Grant is rocked!
Kuja pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuja finish him?
Kuja creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grant with a big uppercut! Grant tries to clinch up but Kuja pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grant to the mat! Grant covers up and Kuja unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arsi Kuja!
During a confident post fight interview, Arsi Kuja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ardbeg Islay (ranked 1333 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Adan Rollins (ranked 171 p4p, 211 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adan Rollins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ardbeg Islay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adan Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Islay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Islay thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Islay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins wants to clinch but Islay slips to the side
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay walks into a jab.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.
Islay throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Rollins.
Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islay has passed into side control.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rollins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rollins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Islay presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rollins regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Islay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Islay's back!
Rollins is trying to stick to Islay's back but Islay is turning into Rollins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rollins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rollins 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.
Islay distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Islay looking to pass the guard.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rollins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Islay has picked Rollins up and slammed him! Rollins can't keep hold of the triangle and Islay manages to pass to side control!
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Islay is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rollins regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Islay.
Islay working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Islay is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Islay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islay won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Islay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islay manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Rollins's guard.
Islay working some strikes from top position.
Rollins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Islay defends it easily.
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is positioning himself well to prevent Rollins advancing to mount.
Islay tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Islay defends it.
Islay is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Islay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islay's head.
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Islay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
Islay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.
Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.
Islay 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollins there!
Rollins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Rollins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Rollins is trying to break free.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Islay is working the ground and pound. Can Rollins escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Islay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Islay has the hooks in. Rollins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rollins is looking for a way out.
Islay connects with a big shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is taking a good look at Rollins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Islay!
Rollins tries to escape but Islay has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Rollins right now.
Rollins breaks Islay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins being controlled here momentarily.
Rollins passes into half guard.
Rollins is looking to pass Islay's guard but actually Islay recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Islay misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.
Islay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looks to move to half guard but instead Islay has passed into mount! Damn!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rollins's face.
Islay unloading with bombs!
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay working Rollins over with strikes here.
Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Islay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rollins is rocked!
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay not doing much here.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollins actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Islay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rollins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Islay breaks from Rollins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Islay prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Islay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 593 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Bojan Lukic (ranked 74 p4p, 307 weight class). Ben Barnes 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Lukic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Lukic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lukic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lukic.
Lukic scores with a decent looking hook.
Lukic throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lukic.
Ben Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Lukic counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Lukic's ribs.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Lukic counter with a right hand.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Lukic counters with a straight right hand.
Lukic looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Lukic moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Barnes is rocked!
Barnes drops his hands momentarily. Lukic doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Barnes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Barnes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bojan Lukic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry (ranked 1516 p4p, 1667 weight class) and Javon Jefferson (ranked 192 p4p, 207 weight class). Jefferson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zoey Dollaz - It's Ok (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javon Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Javon Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fry throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Fry misses
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
and Fry counters with a thumping low kick.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Fry counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses
and Fry counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Javon Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fry in his tracks.
Fry swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Fry avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Fry avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Fry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fry jabs at Jefferson's body.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Fry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Fry.
It looked like Fry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fry throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Fry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fry cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
letting Fry counter with a right hand.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fry misses the target.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fry counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fry lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jefferson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fry dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Fry 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pate Boxeri (ranked 627 p4p, 3697 weight class) and Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 58 p4p, 279 weight class). Haalvisto has chosen Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Boxeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haalvisto tries to keep at a distance but Boxeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxeri blocking some punches.
Boxeri lands a nice uppercut.
Boxeri works on Haalvisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haalvisto's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boxeri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boxeri pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haalvisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Haalvisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haalvisto is trying to break free.
Boxeri lands a shot to the body.
Boxeri lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Boxeri.
I was talking to Boxeri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boxeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haalvisto up against the cage.
Haalvisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxeri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxeri lands with a light punch inside.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haalvisto misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boxeri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boxeri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Haalvisto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haalvisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxeri effectively controlling the action here.
Boxeri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haalvisto.
Boxeri pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Boxeri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haalvisto looks winded!
Boxeri scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxeri lands an uppercut.
Boxeri lands with a left to the head.
Haalvisto has a couple of punches blocked by Boxeri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Good body shot from Boxeri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Boxeri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boxeri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri digs a right hand underneath Haalvisto's ribcage. Haalvisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Boxeri.
Boxeri lands an uppercut.
Haalvisto is rocked!
Boxeri lands a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxeri finish him?
Boxeri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxeri throws a big uppercut that drops Haalvisto! More strikes from Boxeri and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haalvisto lies dazed against the cage as Boxeri celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Boxeri!
A very excited looking Pate Boxeri 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.
The defeated Pekka Haalvisto had this to say: 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Williamson (ranked 990 p4p, 996 weight class) and Space Herpes (ranked 121 p4p, 123 weight class). Herpes has chosen Space Herpes as his entrance music. Space Herpes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marion Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williamson looks to land a right hand but Herpes moved out of range.
Herpes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Herpes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Williamson misses.
Herpes lands a right hook to the body.
Herpes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Herpes's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williamson slips a jab from Herpes.
Williamson missing with a left hand there. Herpes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herpes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williamson.
Williamson is looking to clinch but Herpes is avoiding it.
Williamson slips a straight right by Herpes.
Williamson misses with a hook to the body
and Herpes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Marion Williamson has been cut.
Williamson drives through and clinches with Herpes against the cage.
Williamson digs a right hand into Herpes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herpes's gas tank.
Herpes looks winded!
Williamson pushes Herpes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williamson.
Herpes throws a punch but it's blocked by Williamson.
Williamson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herpes backwards.
Herpes prevents a body shot from Williamson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williamson.
Williamson cracks Herpes with a nice body shot.
Williamson misses with a body punch.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williamson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson prevents Herpes from breaking the clinch.
Herpes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herpes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson cracks Herpes with a nice body shot.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Herpes is rocked!
Williamson pushes Herpes against the cage. Williamson is working some dirty boxing. Williamson pushes off with a quick right hook! Herpes goes down! Herpes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Williamson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marion Williamson!
During a confident post fight interview, Marion Williamson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Space Herpes was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight. You!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shot Of Coke (ranked 455 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Aoatea Nuku (ranked 55 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shot Of Coke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoatea Nuku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Coke throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Of Coke missing with a left hand there. Nuku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nuku blocks a jab.
Nuku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nuku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Coke sizes up Nuku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Of Coke connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Of Coke jabs Nuku right on the nose. Nuku blinks but takes it well.
Of Coke misses with a left hand
and Nuku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Coke lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Of Coke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Of Coke misses with an uppercut
and Nuku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nuku moves away from the strike by Of Coke.
Of Coke throws a hook but Nuku blocks it.
Nuku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Coke.
Of Coke misses with a hook. Nuku ducked under it nicely.
Nuku tries to move into range but Of Coke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuku ducks under a wild hook from Of Coke.
Of Coke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nuku throws a right hand that Of Coke ducks under and follows up with a left that Of Coke also avoids with ease.
Nuku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Of Coke looks to land a right hand but Nuku moved out of range.
Nuku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Coke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuku.
Of Coke misses with a body shot.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Of Coke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Coke tries to clinch up but Nuku circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Coke scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
Nuku tests Of Coke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Coke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nuku's hands.
Of Coke wants to clinch but Nuku slips to the side
and Nuku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Coke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nuku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuku lands a jab to the head.
Of Coke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Of Coke cracks Nuku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Coke.
Of Coke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Of Coke looks to land a right hand but Nuku moved out of range.
Of Coke throws a hook but Nuku blocks it.
Of Coke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nuku.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Nuku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Nuku lands a jab to the nose.
Nuku is looking to slow Of Coke down with leg kicks.
Nuku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Of Coke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuku misses with a hook.
Of Coke throws a right hand that misses
and Nuku counters with a series of strikes. Of Coke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Of Coke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Of Coke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuku circles away quickly and effectively.
Of Coke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Coke blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Of Coke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Coke throws a big shot that misses.
Nuku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nuku lands a nice looking body shot.
Of Coke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Coke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Coke.
Nuku defending well as Of Coke loads up on a big left hand.
Of Coke checks a leg kick.
Of Coke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nuku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Of Coke misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Coke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nuku momentarily.
Of Coke wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Coke closes the distance but Nuku moves to the side
and Nuku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nuku scores with a decent looking hook.
Of Coke misses the shot to the body.
Nuku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Coke looks to land a combination but Nuku avoids it well.
Nuku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Of Coke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Of Coke misses.
Nuku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Coke tries to clinch but Nuku moves away
and Nuku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuku moves out of range as Of Coke strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Coke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuku lands a glancing blow to the side of Of Coke's head.
Nuku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Of Coke's head backwards.
Nuku lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoatea Nuku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nuku lands with a straight right. Of Coke didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuku.
Of Coke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shot Of Coke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Coke misses with a hook.
Of Coke missing with a left hand there. Nuku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nuku! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Of Coke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Coke sizes up Nuku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Of Coke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuku counters with a low kick, right behind Of Coke 's knee.
Of Coke swings widly with a right hand
and Nuku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Of Coke throws a lazy right hand but Nuku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Of Coke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Coke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Coke misses with an uppercut
and Nuku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Of Coke.
Nuku with a nice cross.
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!
Nuku drops Of Coke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Of Coke looks back up at him and smiles so Nuku waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Of Coke is rocked!
Nuku defending well as Of Coke loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Of Coke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuku lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aoatea Nuku!
Aoatea Nuku is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Aoatea Nuku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikodem Kowalczyk (ranked 473 p4p, 833 weight class) and Jeffery Onana (ranked 63 p4p, 111 weight class). Onana has chosen Outstanding - The Gap Band as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikodem Kowalczyk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Onana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onana ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Onana tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onana scores with a shoulder strike.
Onana lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Onana misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana won't allow it.
A short right from Onana.
It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Onana.
A short right from Onana on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onana prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalczyk with a jab.
Onana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onana working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onana lands a nice uppercut.
Onana misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onana.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Onana works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches.
Onana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Onana misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Onana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
Onana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Onana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Onana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Kowalczyk decides to pull guard.
Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Onana from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Onana controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onana moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Onana.
Onana moves forwards but Kowalczyk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee.
Onana connects with a high kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onana.
Onana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalczyk blocks it well.
Onana connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk avoids the head kick by Onana.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Onana is working Kowalczyk over against the cage.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left hand lands to the body for Onana.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Onana.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Onana lands with a nice body kick.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut.
Onana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Onana misses the shot to the body.
Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Onana scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana has him pressed against the cage.
Onana lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalczyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Onana misses its intended target.
Onana moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk walks into a jab.
Onana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana with a jab.
Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is getting worse.
Kowalczyk lands a nice hook to Onana's body. Onana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffery Onana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk swings widly with a right hand
and Onana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Onana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Onana trying to stall but Kowalczyk improves his position.
Onana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Onana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk jumps guard and drags Onana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kowalczyk is in close to Onana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk stops Onana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalczyk darts in trying to clinch
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Onana.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onana lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Onana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Onana is just out of range.
Onana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Onana moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Onana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalczyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee.
Onana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Onana lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onana taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Onana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow.
Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana stands there with Kowalczyk around his waist. Kowalczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalczyk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kowalczyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kowalczyk keeping full guard, as Onana tries to pass.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice shot.
Onana trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalczyk, not yet.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana 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.
Kowalczyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalczyk tries to get out of the position.
Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onana is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Onana moved out of range.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana counters with a one-two to the body.
Onana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Onana manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Onana's ribcage but misses.
Onana lands the left hand.
Onana throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Onana strikes.
Onana lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalczyk off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Onana.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Onana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Onana.
Onana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalczyk's sensitive parts.
Onana tries to move into range but Kowalczyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Onana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
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.
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Onana's belly button to the back.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Onana up against the cage.
Onana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Onana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Onana is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kowalczyk has denied him.
Onana breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk has closed the distance and engaged Onana in a clinch.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Onana.
Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Onana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Onana with a nice calf kick.
Onana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Onana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Onana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikodem Kowalczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onana blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onana takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Onana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Onana misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Onana finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Onana defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana feints and then cracks Kowalczyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalczyk down.
Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Onana pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onana with a nice calf kick.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Onana misses.
Kowalczyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Onana throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onana avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Onana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Onana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Onana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Onana misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalczyk counters by clinching up.
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Onana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Onana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kowalczyk backs off Onana throws a huge counter combo but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it all.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onana manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Onana - just one landing.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onana.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch.
Kowalczyk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOnana.
Kowalczyk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Onana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Onana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana scores with a shot to the body.
Onana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onana moves away.
Onana tries a quick counter leg kick but Kowalczyk is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Onana's head back.
A nice leg kick from Onana, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Onana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalczyk drops his hands momentarily and Onana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Onana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onana cracks Kowalczyk with an open hand slap.
Onana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big left from Onana misses.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Onana avoids it easily.
Onana scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Onana throws out a counter right but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Onana.
Kowalczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Onana's body.
Jeffery Onana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Onana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Onana!
Jeffery Onana is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jeffery Onana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nikodem Kowalczyk spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Jeffery, thanks for the fight. If I couldn't beat you today, I'll never catch up to you. It's time for a changing of the guard. Today's performance showed that you have everything it takes to hold onto that belt for a long time. Good luck in your career, your time has come!'.
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