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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Onana (ranked 303 p4p, 758 weight class) and Ardbeg Islay (ranked 35 p4p, 103 weight class). Onana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outstanding - The Gap Band. 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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Onana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardbeg Islay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islay misses with a combination
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ardbeg Islay has been cut.
Islay closes the distance but Onana moves to the side
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islay goes for a double leg but Onana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Onana continues to drive forward.
Islay gets a double leg takedown into Onana's guard.
Islay 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.
Islay throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana 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.
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Islay defends easily.
Islay throws an elbow that misses. Onana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islay's guard. Nice move by Onana!
Islay controls Onana momentarily but Onana frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Onana wants to stand but Islay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Onana controlling from the top position.
Islay controls Onana momentarily but Onana frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay looking for a sweep. Not yet Islay, not yet.
Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Islay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay is trying to keep Onana in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Islay looking for a takedown.
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Islay has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Islay blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Onana breaks the clinch.
Islay misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Onana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Islay shoots in and drives through. Onana sprawls well.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onana wants to get back to full guard but Islay has mounted him!
Onana tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay thowing shots but they're missing.
Onana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Islay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Islay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Onana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Onana misses the target.
Islay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onana but Onana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Islay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Onana!
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
Onana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Islay's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islay is nestled in close to Onana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Onana trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
Islay passes to side control.
Onana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay controls the position from side control.
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
Onana struggling a bit here.
Onana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Islay.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onana is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Onana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Islay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay rushes Onana and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Onana.
Onana breaks from the clinch.
Onana lands a lovely overhand right.
Onana digs a good body shot into Islay's ribs.
Onana slaps away a takedown attempt from Islay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana connects with a looping right hand.
Islay is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffery Onana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Onana is predictable there
and Islay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Onana won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onana tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
Islay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Onana down.
Islay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Onana tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Onana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Islay moves out of range as Onana throws a body kick.
Islay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Onana finds it's way round the side to connect with Islay's head.
Islay doesn't manage to clinch there - Onana circles away.
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Onana tries to kick Islay off in order to stand up. Islay Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Onana prevents Islay from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Islay crashes against the mat.
Onana can't do much from the bottom here.
Islay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay in side control, throwing shots but Onana defends.
Islay taking a breather here.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Islay cracks Onana with a big right hand but Onana just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Onana sneaks back into half guard.
Islay slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onana trying to control here.
Onana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Onana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Islay is aware though and is defending well.
Onana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Islay feints a jab promting Onana to slip. Islay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Onana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onana misses with a looping right.
And Islay tries to counter it with a takedown but Onana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Islay misses with a takedown
and Onana counters with a straight right hand.
Onana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay fails with the takedown
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onana.
And Islay tries to counter it with a takedown but Onana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Onana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay tries to clinch up.
Onana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Islay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Onana is trying to defend but Islay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Onana 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!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay trying to control the action but Onana just sinks the hooks in.
Onana biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jeffery Onana did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Islay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Islay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Islay connects with a nice short shot to Onana's temple.
Islay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Islay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana is looking to improve his position.
Islay drops an elbow to the side of Onana's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Onana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Islay is keen to just control but Onana is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Onana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Onana being controlled here, momentarily.
Islay trying to control but Onana is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Onana scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Onana avoids it really well and circles away.
Onana swings for the body but Islay moves out of range.
Islay tries to clinch up.
Onana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Onana.
Islay lands a body shot.
Islay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Onana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Islay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Onana pulls Islay in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay is stalling in the full guard.
Onana has control of Islay's left arm, preventing Islay from doing any damage.
Onana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onana managing to control the position.
Islay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Islay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Onana prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Islay tries to score a body lock takedown but Onana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeffery Onana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Islay.
A little feinted left hand from Onana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Islay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Onana tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Islay throwing strikes but Onana manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Islay is trying to improve his position.
Onana working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is not content to let Onana control the position.
Islay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay tries to roll over but Onana keeps him under control.
Islay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Islay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Islay.
Onana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Islay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Islay wants to sweep here but Onana controlling him for the moment.
Islay trying to keep a closed guard but Onana is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay wants to clinch.
It looked like Onana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onana looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay dives in for a single leg takedown but Onana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onana misses with a wild body shot.
Islay moves to clinch but Onana breaks away
and Onana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana throws an off balance right hand
and Islay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Islay looking to sit in guard and control but Onana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Islay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onana manages to get himself to full guard.
Onana wants to control the position but Islay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Onana is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardbeg Islay.
I think Islay 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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