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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ardbeg Islay (ranked 313 p4p, 562 weight class) and Jeffery Onana (ranked 37 p4p, 68 weight class). Onana has chosen Outstanding - The Gap Band as his entrance music. 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 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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardbeg Islay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Onana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onana looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
Onana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Onana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islay.
Onana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Islay's hands.
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.
Onana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay defending well as Onana loads up on a big left hand.
Islay tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Onana counters with a right hand to the body.
Onana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islay doesn't seem bothered though.
Islay moves into range and clinches up with Onana.
Onana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Islay breaks from the clinch.
Islay digs a good body shot into Onana's ribs.
Islay is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Onana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Islay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Onana.
It looks like Ardbeg Islay has been cut.
Onana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onana just misses with a punch to the body.
Islay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Onana.
Onana cracks a nice hook into Islay's ribs.
Onana misses with a double jab
and Islay counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onana 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 trying to control the position but Onana is working away.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
Onana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Islay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Onana wants to get back to full guard.
Onana looking for submissions off his back.
Onana wants to control the action here but instead Islay manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay looking to control but Onana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Islay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Islay prevents Onana from getting the reversal.
Onana is still trying to improve position.
Onana tries to hold on but Islay pushes him away.
Islay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Islay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Onana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onana tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Onana working to try and regain half guard.
Onana gets back to half guard.
Onana wants to get back to full guard.
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Onana tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Onana stuffs the takedown attempt from Islay. Islay gets slowly back to his feet.
Islay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onana to the mat! Onana manages to get full guard.
Onana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onana is looking for a triangle here but Islay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay trying to control the position but Onana is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay controlling the position.
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.
Onana is trying to improve his position.
Onana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Onana is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Onana taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Islay scoring with punches from side control.
Onana is trying to improve his position.
Islay trying to control the action but Onana is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
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Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
The referee asks Islay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Islay prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana regains half guard.
Islay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Onana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islay is working away from the top position though.
Onana is trying to stand back up but Islay is controlling him
Islay trying to control from half guard but Onana is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Islay pulls his head out easily.
Onana is looking to improve his position.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Islay tries to clinch but Onana moves out of range.
Jeffery Onana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana connects with a right hand. Islay shakes it off.
Jab by Onana.
Islay clobbers Onana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Onana throws a lazy right hand but Islay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Islay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Onana sprawls and moves away.
Islay shoots in and bounces Onana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Islay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Onana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Islay has managed to get both his arms back between Onana's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
That's time! Islay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Islay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Islay wants to control from the top but Onana keeps moving.
Onana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Islay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onana looking for a guillotine here but Islay defends easily.
Onana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Islay is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onana is looking for a triangle but Islay pushes his legs off easily.
Islay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Islay slips nicely into half guard.
Onana is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.
Islay is thwarting Onana's attempts to control the position.
Islay prevents Onana from improving his position.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Islay wants to control but Onana is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onana is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Islay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Islay misses with a hook
and Onana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Onana's half guard.
Onana trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay wants to take a breather but Onana is having none of it.
Islay working the head and body with strikes.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onana can do to turn this around?
Islay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onana keeps working.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is keen to just control but Onana is a slippery customer.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Onana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Onana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay clearly takes that round.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onana lands a really nice looking cross but Islay seems unphased.
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.
Islay avoids the head kick by Onana.
Islay is looking to clinch.
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onana circles away.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Onana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Onana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Islay with a body shot.
Onana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Onana! But no joy.
Islay fails with the takedown
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay darts in looking for a takedown but Onana gets double underhooks and turns Islay into the cage.
Onana breaks from the clinch.
Islay forces Onana back against the cage and clinches.
Onana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islay checks a low kick from Onana.
Onana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Onana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay moves away from the strike by Onana.
Islay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Onana sprawls well. Onana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Islay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Onana.
Islay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay has Onana up against the cage in a clinch.
Islay wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay wants a takedown.
Islay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Islay feints and as Onana raises his hands in defense, Islay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islay landing some decent shots from guard.
Onana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Islay is controlling him.
Onana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Islay stands and throws Onana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay working the ground and pound.
Onana wants to control but Islay postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Islay cracks Onana with a big elbow.
Islay in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onana is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Onana is trying to control Islay's posture but Islay avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ardbeg Islay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Islay fails with the takedown.
Onana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Islay blocks it well.
Onana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Islay momentarily.
Islay shoots and misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand.
Islay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Islay shoots for a takedown but Onana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay misses with a body shot.
Onana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Onana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay blocks the body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Onana lands a lovely overhand right.
Islay tries to clinch up but Onana circles away and keeps his distance.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Onana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Islay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Onana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Islay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Islay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islay is defended easily by Onana.
Onana lands a nice shot that snaps Islay's head back.
Jeffery Onana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffery Onana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onana.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onana manages to avoid it.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onana lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Onana has his foot on Islay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Islay works his way back into a safe position though.
Onana wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Onana trying to control the position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from Onana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onana is looking for a triangle but Islay pushes his legs off easily.
Islay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Onana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Islay connects with a couple of short punches.
Islay distracts Onana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onana controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffery Onana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Ardbeg Islay retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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