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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sayid Jarrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sayid Jarrah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sayid Jarrah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarrah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jarrah won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here.
Del Norte is looking to stand up but Jarrah isn't so interested in that idea.
Del Norte trying to keep a closed guard but Jarrah is proving a slippery customer.
Jarrah trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarrah throws a strike but Del Norte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Del Norte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Norte throws an elbow that misses. Jarrah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Norte's guard. Nice move by Jarrah!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jarrah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Jarrah postures up.
Jarrah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jarrah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Norte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Del Norte is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
Jarrah is looking to pass into half guard but Del Norte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Del Norte is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte stands and throws Jarrah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Del Norte goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jarrah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Del Norte but great work by Jarrah.
You can see the frustration on Del Norte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Norte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jarrah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Norte defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Norte is concentrating on defense, preventing Jarrah from advancing position.
Del Norte wants to get back to full guard but Jarrah has mounted him!
Jarrah has control of Del Norte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Del Norte regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jarrah looking for a guillotine from mount but Del Norte is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte avoids a strike by Jarrah and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jarrah's guard! Fantastic escape!
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarrah keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte won't allow Jarrah to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Jarrah is keeping the position.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte is pushing down on Jarrah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jarrah is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Norte has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jarrah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarrah defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarrah tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Jarrah gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Norte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarrah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jarrah shoots in for a takedown but Del Norte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Norte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sayid Jarrah has been cut.
Jarrah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Del Norte counters with a left to the body.
Del Norte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Del Norte.
Jarrah fails with the takedown
letting Del Norte counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayid Jarrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarrah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Jarrah moves out of range.
Del Norte throws a sloppy head kick and Jarrah moves out of range easily.
Sayid Jarrah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarrah sprawls well. Jarrah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Norte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarrah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Norte gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Del Norte to work.
Del Norte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte throws a sloppy head kick and Jarrah moves out of range easily.
Del Norte misses with a double jab.
Del Norte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Norte misses with a head kick.
Del Norte moves in looking to clinch but Jarrah pushes him off.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Jarrah moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte misses with a two punch combination.
Jarrah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Del Norte as Jarrah shoots in.
Jarrah has a takedown stuffed.
Jarrah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jarrah showed some decent athleticism there.
Del Norte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Del Norte kicks off Jarrah and gets to his feet.
Del Norte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarrah.
Jarrah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarrah avoids the head kick by Del Norte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jarrah.
Jarrah blocks a head kick by Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Jarrah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Norte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Norte tries to clinch but Jarrah moves out of range.
Jarrah blocks a head kick by Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Norte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Norte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarrah looks for a takedown but Del Norte sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Del Norte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah works Del Norte's body with a nice hook.
Del Norte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Norte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarrah.
Jarrah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Norte swivels and escapes.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Jarrah.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarrah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Norte tries to avoid it but Jarrah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Norte to the ground. Del Norte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarrah dives in and grabs Del Norte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Norte pushes down on Jarrah's head and hops out.
Jarrah shoots in for a double leg but Del Norte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte stalks Jarrah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jarrah's face. Jarrah staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sayid Jarrah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarrah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Jarrah.
Del Norte tries to bum rush Jarrah with a series of wild strikes but Jarrah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarrah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Norte thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarrah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Jarrah moves out of range.
Del Norte drives through and clinches with Jarrah against the cage.
Del Norte has Jarrah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarrah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Norte tightens his grip and picks Jarrah up, before dumping him to the ground. Jarrah manages to land in guard.
Del Norte gets to his feet - Jarrah follows without any prompting.
Del Norte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarrah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarrah blocks a head kick by Del Norte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah avoids the head kick by Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a push kick but Jarrah slaps the foot to one side.
Jarrah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayid Jarrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Norte.
Del Norte throws a leg kick but Jarrah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Norte shoots in for a double leg but Jarrah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jarrah throws the left hand but Del Norte avoids the punch easily.
Del Norte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jarrah closes the distance and clinches up with Del Norte, looking for a takedown. Jarrah pushes Del Norte against the cage but Del Norte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Norte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Norte as he avoids it easily.
Del Norte jabs at Jarrah's body.
Del Norte misses with a head kick.
Jarrah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarrah wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Norte feints and as Jarrah raises his hands in defense, Del Norte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Norte gets to his feet - Jarrah follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Del Norte.
Jarrah throws a series of punches but Del Norte moves out of range.
Jarrah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Norte throws a head kick that misses.
Jarrah slips a jab and a cross from Del Norte.
Del Norte scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jarrah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Del Norte's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Norte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Norte wants to stand but Jarrah is controlling the position.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Jarrah postures up.
Del Norte pulls Jarrah in to control the position.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Jarrah postures up.
Del Norte wants to stand up but Jarrah is controlling him.
Jarrah pushes down on Del Norte's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Del Norte wants to get back to full guard.
Del Norte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantinaz Del Norte has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarrah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Jarrah from controlling successfully.
Jarrah postures up in Del Norte's guard and throws a big left but Del Norte blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Jarrah from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sayid Jarrah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Norte is looking to clinch.
Del Norte misses with a low kick.
That kick from Del Norte tenderised Jarrah's leg. Jarrah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Norte moves into range and clinches up with Jarrah.
Del Norte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarrah blocks it with crossed arms.
Jarrah wants to take the fight to the mat but Del Norte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Del Norte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarrah shoots in for a takedown but Del Norte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Norte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarrah.
Jarrah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Del Norte pulls Jarrah in close to his closed guard and prevents Jarrah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jarrah trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
Del Norte wants to stand and escape but Jarrah is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Del Norte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Norte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Del Norte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarrah's sensitive parts.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jarrah but Jarrah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Del Norte stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayid Jarrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah feints and as Del Norte raises his hands in defense, Jarrah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Norte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jarrah!
Del Norte throwing strikes here but Jarrah is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jarrah is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarrah holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Del Norte tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Del Norte trying to control but Jarrah is having none of it.
Del Norte thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte goes for an armbar but Jarrah turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jarrah.
Jarrah looking to sit in guard and control but Del Norte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte stands and steps away. Jarrah gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Del Norte instigates a clinch.
Del Norte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarrah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Norte.
Jarrah misses with a takedown attempt - Del Norte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jarrah slips a jab and a cross from Del Norte.
A punch combination from Del Norte misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte throws a head kick but Jarrah moves out of range.
Jarrah shoots in but Del Norte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Del Norte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sayid Jarrah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Norte is looking to clinch.
Del Norte lands with a good body shot.
Del Norte throws a series of punches but Jarrah avoids them all with ease.
Jarrah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Norte counters with a low kick, right behind Jarrah 's knee.
Some wild striking there from Del Norte.
Del Norte moves into the clinch.
Del Norte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Norte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Del Norte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte throws a right and a left that Jarrah avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Jarrah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte throws a nice looking combination but Jarrah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrah shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Norte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Norte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jarrah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Norte.
Del Norte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarrah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayid Jarrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Norte lands a high kick!
Jarrah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Jarrah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Norte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarrah somewhat.
Del Norte misses with a wild body shot.
Del Norte tries to clinch
and Jarrah counters with a takedown into side control.
Del Norte tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarrah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Norte keeps working.
Del Norte is looking to regain half guard here but Jarrah keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Norte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jarrah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Norte preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Del Norte manages to get to full guard.
Del Norte wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Norte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sayid Jarrah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantinaz Del Norte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Norte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarrah wants to get back to full guard.
Del Norte throwing shots but Jarrah is blocking nicely.
Del Norte slows the pace down in half guard.
Jarrah looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fantinaz Del Norte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Norte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte is the new bantamweight champion!
Fantinaz Del Norte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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