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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pat Risher (ranked 6314 p4p, 5644 weight class) and Mark Hamald (ranked 311 p4p, 287 weight class). Hamald has chosen Drunken Sailor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pat Risher had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Hamald!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamald has time to react.
Risher with a jab.
Hamald throws a lazy head kick
and Hamald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Risher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamald throws a series of punches but Risher avoids them all with ease.
Risher instigates a clinch.
Hamald tries to break free but Risher pushes him back against the cage.
Risher lands with a light punch inside.
 Hamald is rocked!
Hamald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamald is still on wobbly legs! Can Risher finish him?
Risher pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Risher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamald is aware though and is defending well.
Hamald is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Risher has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hamald is looking to defend but Risher has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hamald! Risher pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hamald taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pat Risher!
The defeated Mark Hamald had this to say: 'Time to forget this day happened with a beer or two...or three'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lenar (ranked 3802 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 503 p4p, 510 weight class). Werner Heisenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Lenar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenar throws a series of punches but Heisenberg avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Lenar keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Lenar controls the action.
Lenar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lenar has Heisenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Lenar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lenar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lenar manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenar avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heisenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lenar.
Heisenberg misses with a left hand
and Lenar counters with a one-two to the body.
Heisenberg cracks Lenar with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenar misses with a body shot.
Heisenberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lenar's head.
 It looks like Bruce Lenar has been cut.
Heisenberg misses with a double jab.
Lenar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lenar checks a low kick from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg scores with a nice head shot.
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lenar tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heisenberg! But no joy.
Lenar is looking to clinch.
Heisenberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Lenar is rocked!
Lenar tries to clinch there but Heisenberg circles away.
Heisenberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lenar with a body shot.
Oh Lenar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Heisenberg.
Lenar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lenar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Heisenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lenar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lenar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg sends Lenar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heisenberg is motioning to the referee to let Lenar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
BOOM! Heisenberg lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lenar. Lenar tries to recover but Heisenberg is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lenar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werner Heisenberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grow Up (ranked 2848 p4p, 3471 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 385 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grow Up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Up rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Up definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke pulls Up into guard.
Locke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Up has passed into side control.
Up wants to control but Locke is keeping him busy.
Up is really struggling to control Locke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Locke tries to buck Up off but Up is having none of it.
Locke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Locke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Up's best efforts.
Up trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
Locke tries to get to full guard but Up has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Up pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Up wants to control the pace but Locke is squirming around nicely.
Locke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Up takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Up pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Locke is trying desperately to improve position.
Up looking to control but Locke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke is working to get back to half guard.
Up looking for a guillotine from mount but Locke is having none of it.
Locke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Locke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Up's arms.
Up is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Locke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Locke for a finish.
Up is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Locke rolls, trying to escape but Up keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Up's guard. Nice work there by Locke.
Up keeping full guard, as Locke tries to pass.
Up pulls Locke in close to his closed guard and prevents Locke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Up has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.
Locke has gone for a leg lock! Up slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.
Up advances to half guard.
Up is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Up is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Up to get the leverage.
Locke actively working from the bottom here.
Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke is still trying to improve position.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke missing with punches from the bottom.
Up is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grow Up 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.
Up closes the distance and clinches.
Locke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Up utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Up is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Up is trying to keep Locke in close.
Up seems keen to control Locke's posture.
Up is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands a couple of digs.
Locke stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Up has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Locke manages to get his head free but now Up has transitioned to an armbar! Locke grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Up! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grow Up!
Grow Up was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smile Telheiras (ranked 2221 p4p, 3090 weight class) and Matthew Maddison (ranked 270 p4p, 381 weight class). Maddison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Central Cee - 6 For 6. Matthew Maddison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smile Telheiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Maddison!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telheiras drives through and clinches with Maddison against the cage.
Maddison wants a takedown but no success here.
Maddison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maddison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Telheiras on the inside.
Maddison goes for a takedown attempt but Telheiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Telheiras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Telheiras on the inside.
Telheiras breaks the clinch.
Maddison with a poor takedown
and Telheiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smile Telheiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Maddison.
Nice shot by Telheiras.
Telheiras lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telheiras clinches up against the cage.
Telheiras manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Telheiras being controlled here, momentarily.
Maddison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Telheiras's face as Maddison controls the position.
Telheiras stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it.
Telheiras is holding Maddison down, trying to stall.
Telheiras has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it.
Telheiras controls the position for a moment.
Telheiras tries to bench press Maddison off him but Maddison keeps the position.
Telheiras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Telheiras tries to get out of the position.
Telheiras stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Telheiras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Telheiras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Telheiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Telheiras is trying to control Maddison's posture but Maddison avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Telheiras works Maddison's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice shot lands for Telheiras.
Telheiras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maddison.
Maddison shoots in but Telheiras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Telheiras pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maddison back to the cage. Telheiras follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maddison is rocked!
 It looks like Matthew Maddison has been cut.
Telheiras clinches up with Maddison and pushes him back against the cage.
Telheiras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Telheiras manages to break the clinch.
Telheiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telheiras has managed to clinch.
Telheiras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telheiras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddison.
Maddison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Telheiras connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Maddison to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Telheiras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smile Telheiras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Mourao (ranked 1787 p4p, 2042 weight class) and Santiago Ponziabo (ranked 231 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Mourao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santiago Ponziabo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponziabo stuffs the takedown.
Ponziabo gets the takedown into side control.
Ponziabo wants to control but Mourao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mourao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponziabo pulls his head out easily.
Mourao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mourao is trying to maintain the position but Ponziabo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo is looking for a kimura but Mourao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ponziabo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mourao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Ponziabo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo.
Ponziabo is looking to advance position but Mourao won't allow it.
Ponziabo is taking a breather. Mourao 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mourao!
Mourao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mourao tries to roll over but Ponziabo keeps him under control.
Ponziabo is trying to control. Mourao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponziabo.
Ponziabo is working for a kimura but Mourao is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ponziabo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mourao is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ponziabo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mourao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponziabo, which made it look bad.
Ponziabo leaves Mourao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponziabo sprawls well. Ponziabo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mourao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponziabo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ponziabo wants to take a breather but Mourao is having none of it.
Santiago Ponziabo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ponziabo is keen to just control but Mourao is a slippery customer.
Ponziabo tries to pass to full mount but Mourao defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mourao is pressing down on Ponziabo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ponziabo controlling from the top position.
Ponziabo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponziabo has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Ponziabo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mourao is on top in guard.
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo trying to control the position.
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponziabo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mourao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponziabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ponziabo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mourao content to stall in guard here.
Ponziabo keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo working for a triangle but Mourao defends it easily.
Ponziabo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mourao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mourao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four 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.
Mourao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ponziabo's guard.
Mourao is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponziabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponziabo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mourao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mourao drops an elbow to the side of Ponziabo's head.
Ponziabo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo tries to get to full guard but Mourao has control of the leg.
Mourao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponziabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ponziabo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponziabo trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Ponziabo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mourao misses with a takedown attempt - Ponziabo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponziabo as he jumps to the side.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponziabo passes Mourao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ponziabo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao won't allow Ponziabo to pass to mount.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mourao is just riding it out for now. Ponziabo eventually gives up the hold.
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Ponziabo seems to be working for a kimura but Mourao defends the submission attempt.
Mourao tries to get to full guard but Ponziabo has control of the leg.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mourao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mourao is trying to get back to full guard.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ponziabo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao actively working from the bottom here.
Mourao is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponziabo from advancing to side control.
Ponziabo is thwarting Mourao's attempts to control the position.
Ponziabo stalling away here and it's allowed Mourao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ponziabo pushing down on Mourao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Mourao is defending well.
Mourao wants to improve his position but Ponziabo is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourao trying to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Mourao is looking for a sweep. Ponziabo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourao manages to get to full guard.
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Joaquim Mourao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Ponziabo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ponziabo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ponziabo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Ponziabo!
An out of breath Santiago Ponziabo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 623 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Gael Grappler (ranked 94 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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 The Island, Ebubekir Siddik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gael Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siddik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grappler moves into the clinch successfully.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Siddik effectively controlling the action here.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Siddik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grappler working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddik.
Grappler goes for a takedown attempt but Siddik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siddik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grappler's guard.
Siddik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Siddik 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.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Siddik cracks Grappler with a solid left hand.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
Siddik stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Siddik controlling him for the moment.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Grappler has control of Siddik's left arm, preventing Siddik from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grappler rushes Siddik and presses him up against the cage.
Siddik goes for a takedown attempt but Grappler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Grappler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grappler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Siddik.
Siddik shoots in and bounces Grappler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Siddik postures up.
Grappler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siddik has passed into side control.
Grappler wants to control but Siddik postures up.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Grappler tries to bench press Siddik off him but Siddik keeps the position.
Grappler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddik's best efforts.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Grappler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Siddik is nestled in close to Grappler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siddik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grappler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappler is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grappler pushes Siddik up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grappler down to the mat. Grappler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grappler wants to clinch.
Siddik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grappler rushes Siddik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siddik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Siddik dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Siddik 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grappler blocking some punches.
Siddik blocks an elbow strike.
Siddik lands a right hand.
Siddik wants to take the fight to the mat but Grappler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik has Grappler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grappler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Siddik has clasped his hands together around Grappler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siddik working away.
Grappler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siddik.
Grappler prevents Siddik from improving position.
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siddik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Siddik scoring with strikes but Grappler is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik lands with some strikes.
Grappler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grappler is trying to maintain the position but Siddik is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Grappler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to lock up and control but Siddik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grappler can do to turn this around?
Siddik landing strikes from the mount.
Siddik prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Siddik breaks from Grappler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siddik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Siddik unloading with bombs!
Grappler is rocked!
It looks like Gael Grappler has been cut.
Siddik lands a big elbow - Grappler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grappler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 1711 p4p, 878 weight class) and Doraku Niten (ranked 251 p4p, 127 weight class). The key to victory for Matthew Quigley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doraku Niten!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Quigley misses.
Quigley connects with a right hand. Niten shakes it off.
It looks like Doraku Niten has been cut.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Niten's head but Niten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quigley drops Niten with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Niten! Quigley dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Boy (ranked 780 p4p, 1491 weight class) and Otto Blatz (ranked 115 p4p, 231 weight class). Otto Blatz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Blatz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Blatz avoids it well and moves away.
Blatz throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy gets a takedown into half guard.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blatz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blatz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blatz tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Blatz is defending well.
Boy is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is working for a kimura but Blatz is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy is working for a kimura but Blatz is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blatz is trying to get back to full guard.
Blatz keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Blatz is defending well.
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blatz is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy.
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blatz trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Blatz is defending against the submission attempts here by Boy.
Boy throwing shots but Blatz is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blatz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blatz trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Boy is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Blatz is trying to get back to full guard.
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blatz is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Boy prevents Blatz from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Boy 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.
Blatz missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Blatz sprawls well.
Blatz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blatz throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Blatz avoids it well and moves away.
Blatz misses the jab.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blatz.
Boy feinted with a counter takedown.
Blatz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blatz's guard.
Blatz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blatz can do to turn this around?
Blatz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blatz pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blatz stops a takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blatz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Blatz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blatz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blatz is looking for a sweep.
Boy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boy swings around for an armbar but Blatz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boy's guard.
Jhonny Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blatz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blatz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boy 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.
Blatz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blatz is sitting in close to Boy's body. Boy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blatz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blatz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jhonny Boy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Damien (ranked 474 p4p, 696 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 73 p4p, 104 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winters's choice of entrance music: All Along the Watchtower. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Damien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien gets the takedown into side control.
Winters looks to move to half guard but instead Damien has passed into mount! Damn!
Winters is looking to improve his position but Damien isn't that keen on the idea.
Damien tries to control but Winters wriggling away.
Winters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winters is trying to reverse the position but instead Damien has taken his back - oops!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Winters has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Damien has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Winters taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Damien doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Damien!
Jake Damien retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Savage Opress (ranked 389 p4p, 913 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 64 p4p, 133 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210
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210
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 The Island, Savage Opress!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opress lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Opress.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Opress misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Opress counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Opress.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Opress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Veainu catches Opress right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Savage Opress has been cut.
Opress throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Opress's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Opress misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opress throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Opress.
Opress moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Opress lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage Opress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opress misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Opress counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Opress misses the target.
Opress moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Opress is controlling him.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Opress.
Opress tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Opress uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opress blocking some punches.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Opress.
Opress misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opress lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opress.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opress working aggressively here.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Opress misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Opress lands with a right to the head.
Opress tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Opress fails to land.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opress tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opress tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opress misses with a punch on the inside.
Opress lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Opress.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opress blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Opress lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opress tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Opress's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Opress creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opresss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opress.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Opress working aggressively here.
Opress is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savage Opress. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu pushes Opress back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Opress.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savage Opress dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Savage Opress'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.
Opress missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Opress misses with a straight right.
Opress misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage Opress is winning the standup battle so far.
Opress moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Opress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Opress counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Opress is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opress avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Opress swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Opress is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Opress getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Opress is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Opress. That one must have hurt.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu slips a straight right by Opress.
A swing and a miss from Opress.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Opress.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Opress misses with a straight right.
Opress throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Opress is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opress throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opress.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Opress scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Opress, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opress rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Opress glances at the clock... BAM! Veainu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Opress crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Opress is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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