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VFC 49 New Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vick Jarzen (ranked 3514 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Shinichiro Tomonaga (ranked 375 p4p, 481 weight class). Shinichiro Tomonaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vick Jarzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shinichiro Tomonaga!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomonaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomonaga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomonaga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarzen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomonaga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jarzen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jarzen tries to pull guard but Tomonaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarzen avoiding damage as Tomonaga throws knees to the body.
Tomonaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Jarzen is trying to break the clinch but Tomonaga has him pressed against the cage.
Tomonaga throws an elbow that misses.
Tomonaga trying to land knees to the body.
Tomonaga lands an elbow just above Jarzen 's eye.
 It looks like Vick Jarzen has been cut.
Jarzen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jarzen blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarzen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomonaga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomonaga lands a good knee to the midsection. Jarzen won't want to take too many of those.
Tomonaga tries to land a knee to the head but Jarzen blocks with his arms.
Tomonaga lands an elbow that stopped Jarzen in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomonaga throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarzen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomonaga is keeping busy.
Jarzen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Jarzen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomonaga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tomonaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jarzen's defenses.
Tomonaga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomonaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jarzen's defenses.
Nice elbow from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tomonaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jarzen's defenses.
Tomonaga lands an elbow just above Jarzen 's eye.
Tomonaga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tomonaga gets underhooks to prevent Jarzen's takedown attempt.
Tomonaga lands a good knee to the midsection. Jarzen won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomonaga lands an elbow just above Jarzen 's eye.
 Jarzen is rocked!
Jarzen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Jarzen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarzen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomonaga lands an elbow just above Jarzen 's eye.
Tomonaga jerks Jarzen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jarzen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tomonaga goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tomonaga because Jarzen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
A victorious Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Digby Moss (ranked 6448 p4p, 3279 weight class) and Izzy Innouhe (ranked 640 p4p, 405 weight class). Digby Moss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Izzy Innouhe's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Digby Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izzy Innouhe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innouhe misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Innouhe scores with the left hand. Moss knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Digby Moss has been cut.
Moss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Innouhe throws a right hand that Moss ducks under and follows up with a left that Moss also avoids with ease.
Innouhe connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Moss! He's out on his feet! Innouhe rushes in and drops Moss with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Izzy Innouhe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 2017 p4p, 4289 weight class) and Marco Rodrigues (ranked 218 p4p, 386 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Schultz!
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, Marco Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Schultz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schultz won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schultz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Schultz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schultz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schultz gets the takedown into side control.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep.
Schultz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schultz 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.
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz lands some shots froms side control.
Schultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
Schultz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigues wants to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz takes a little break here. Rodrigues wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Schultz.
Schultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rodrigues is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Schultz yanks on the arm and Rodrigues is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Schultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aki Muhammad (ranked 2071 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 120 p4p, 177 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aki Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad has managed to clinch.
Muhammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilton Jr slips a straight right by Muhammad.
Hilton Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhammad defends it well.
Muhammad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilton Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muhammad lands a body shot.
Hilton Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hilton Jr has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Hilton Jr keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass.
Muhammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hilton Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhammad stays in close to Hilton Jr's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muhammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muhammad wants to pass the guard but Hilton Jr is keeping the position.
Muhammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hilton Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muhammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muhammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muhammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muhammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad lying in Hilton Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hilton Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Muhammad taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davey Hilton Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagull (ranked 2186 p4p, 2900 weight class) and Son Islander (ranked 128 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Seagull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Islander!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Islander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seagull tries to clinch up
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seagull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seagull tries to clinch up
and Islander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Islander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seagull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Seagull throws a sloppy body shot
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islander manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Islander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Islander as Seagull shoots in.
Seagull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islander! But no joy.
Seagull misses with a right hand
and Islander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Islander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagull.
Islander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seagull throws a sloppy body shot
and Islander counters with a straight right hand.
Seagull wants to clinch but Islander slips to the side
and Islander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seagull is rocked!
Seagull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Islander counters with a crisp right that sends Seagull to the canvas! Islander follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Islander!
Son Islander 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Broder Alert (ranked 1882 p4p, 2299 weight class) and Mancha Aisland (ranked 229 p4p, 278 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broder Alert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alert.
Aisland throws a wild body kick that Alert sees coming a mile off.
Aisland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alert defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alert is defended easily by Aisland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aisland wants to counter the offense by Alert and move into the clinch position.
Alert dives in and scores a takedown into Aisland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Alert preventing the sweep.
Alert wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Alert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aisland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aisland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aisland!
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alert wants to control but Aisland postures up.
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aisland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alert defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aisland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aisland cracks Alert with a big elbow.
Aisland working away.
Alert gets back to half guard.
Aisland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alert defending well though.
Aisland trying to control the action but Alert is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is trying to control. Alert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alert trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Alert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aisland manages to pass to mount!
Alert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alert shrugs it off.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alert wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aisland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aisland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alert tries to counter with a takedown but Aisland is quick to defend against it.
Aisland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aisland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aisland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert tries for a takedown but Aisland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aisland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aisland's waist but Aisland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alert off to one side.
Aisland misses with a leg kick.
Alert drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alert is sitting in close to Aisland's body. Aisland has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aisland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mancha Aisland!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank French (ranked 1569 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 92 p4p, 107 weight class). Joaquim Caetano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank French!
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, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French throws a poor cross that misses
and Caetano counters with a takedown into side control.
Caetano tries for a kimura but French is defending well.
Caetano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... French is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 705 p4p, 2546 weight class) and The Islander (ranked 89 p4p, 266 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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143
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Islander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Islander looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Islander misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Islander both land. Nice combination.
Islander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Despite the aggression on Islander's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Islander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Islander throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
As Islander tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Islander manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Islander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Islander throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander fails to land with a series of punches.
Islander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Islander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Islander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Elite Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Islander!
Hall wants to control the pace but Islander is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islander wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Islander is trying desperately to improve position.
Islander has given up his back here. Will Hall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Islander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for the RNC.
Islander rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
Hall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Islander is trying to defend against the choke here but Hall has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hall Tightens the hold and Islander taps out furiously! Hall displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 747 p4p, 1315 weight class) and Ryder Stephens (ranked 96 p4p, 177 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirata Hitoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Stephens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitoshi.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Hitoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Hitoshi as Stephens shoots in.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
A jab from Hitoshi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens blocks a jab.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Hitoshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stephens wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stephens down.
Hitoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 Stephens is rocked!
Hitoshi crunches a massive hammerfist down on Stephens - he's out! Hitoshi Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Hirata Hitoshi 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 600 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Colby Brown (ranked 36 p4p, 73 weight class). Soto comes into the arena with Death con carne by - SEPULTURA blaring out of the sound system. Colby Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 The Island, Rafael Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position.
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
Soto wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
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.
Soto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.
Soto passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Soto trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to improve his position but Soto is controlling well.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to keep Soto in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown darts in and clinches Soto up against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soto is looking for a kimura here.
Brown trying to control here.
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Soto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Soto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control.
Soto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soto trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
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.
Brown wants to control but Soto postures up.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soto is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soto to get the leverage.
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is controlling Soto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soto has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Soto manages to pass to side control!
Soto gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Soto forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown instigates a clinch.
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Soto can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soto avoid being mounted?
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soto defending well though.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Soto is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is looking to improve his position.
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Soto defends the submission attempt.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is looking to improve his position.
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head.
That's four 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.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soto is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soto tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Soto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
Brown is pressing down on Soto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Soto stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown tries to roll over but Soto keeps him under control.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soto is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soto pulls his head out easily.
Soto 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.
Soto is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Soto seems to be looking for submissions.
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto had his way with Colby Brown in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soto instigates a clinch.
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Rafael Soto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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