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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor McSwagger (ranked 6151 p4p, 6112 weight class) and Pino Noir (ranked 599 p4p, 596 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor McSwagger!
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, Pino Noir!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir misses with a head kick.
Pino Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and McSwagger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Noir finds it's target.
Noir thows a left - swing and a miss!
McSwagger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps McSwagger's head back.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McSwagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Noir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
McSwagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
McSwagger throws a combination. Noir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir throws out a loose jab but McSwagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSwagger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSwagger avoids the body shot from Noir.
As Noir looks to move away, McSwagger throws a big counter combo but Noir just gets out of the way.
Noir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwagger.
And Noir tries to counter it with a takedown but McSwagger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noir misses with a two punch combination.
Connor McSwagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwagger ducks under a wild hook from Noir.
McSwagger throws a big counter combination but Noir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSwagger as he jumps to the side.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pino Noir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
McSwagger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
McSwagger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McSwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSwagger as he jumps to the side.
McSwagger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir takes one to the side of the head.
Noir connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Noir misses.
McSwagger looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir darts in looking for a takedown but McSwagger gets double underhooks and turns Noir into the cage.
Noir sizes up McSwagger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noir has his takedown stuffed
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSwagger but McSwagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by McSwagger.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McSwagger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Noir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir with a lazy takedown attempt
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
McSwagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from McSwagger misses the target.
Noir with a poor takedown
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSwagger's corner calls for a 1-2. McSwagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from McSwagger.
Noir scores with a hook to the body. McSwagger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McSwagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
McSwagger misses with the combination.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McSwagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noir misses with a low kick as McSwagger jumps back.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir drops his hands momentarily and McSwagger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir tries a head kick but it misses.
McSwagger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from McSwagger. No joy for Noir on that attempt.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noir.
Noir fails with the takedown
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwagger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connor McSwagger is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Noir throws a right hand that misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSwagger's waist but McSwagger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
McSwagger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor McSwagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pino Noir.
Noir swings for the body but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noir.
Noir throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
McSwagger cracks a nice hook into Noir's ribs.
McSwagger misses with a series of wild punches.
Noir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
Nice defenses there by McSwagger.
McSwagger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir throws a hook but McSwagger blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McSwagger misses the target.
Noir throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Noir.
McSwagger cracks Noir with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSwagger throws a big counter combination but Noir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McSwagger dodges the punch combination from Noir.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
McSwagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Noir fails with the takedown.
McSwagger staying out of range there.
McSwagger moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Noir misses with a hook. McSwagger ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger lands with a hook. Noir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McSwagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noir gets a double leg takedown into McSwagger's guard.
Noir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir wants to control from the top but McSwagger keeps moving.
Noir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noir postures up and lands a big shot to McSwagger's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Noir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McSwagger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McSwagger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Noir is controlling him well.
Noir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir working the head and body with strikes.
Noir throws a strike aimed at the side of McSwagger's head but McSwagger avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSwagger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noir tries for a kimura but McSwagger is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSwagger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McSwagger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McSwagger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Noir.
Noir lands a decent elbow from side control.
 McSwagger is rocked!
Noir scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McSwagger is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Noir can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pino Noir!
A victorious Pino Noir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wyatt (ranked 5115 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Justin Salazar (ranked 248 p4p, 178 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt is looking to clinch.
Wyatt has managed to clinch.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salazar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wyatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salazar smiles and moves away.
Wyatt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salazar counters with a one-two to the body.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyatt.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyatt jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is looking to control Wyatt's arms but Wyatt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salazar has his back to the cage.
Wyatt decides to pull guard.
Wyatt looking for a triangle here. Salazar is fighting it but it looks tight! Wyatt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Salazar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Kingsley (ranked 2864 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Maxwell Redmond (ranked 348 p4p, 357 weight class). Kingsley comes to the cage accompanied by Where the Streets Have No Name - U2. Maxwell Redmond will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redmond throws a jab when Kingsley was well out of range.
Kingsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Redmond is not content to let Kingsley control the position.
Kingsley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redmond keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kingsley advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Redmond 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.
Kingsley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redmond is surviving well by controlling Kingsley's body position as best he can.
Kingsley looking to secure an arm triangle but Redmond defends it well.
Kingsley fails to move to back control.
Redmond tries to reverse the position but Kingsley maintains control.
Kingsley wants to take Redmond's back here but Redmond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kingsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingsley tries to control but Redmond wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley prevents Redmond from getting the reversal.
Kingsley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redmond is looking to escape.
Redmond wants to hold on but Kingsley pushes him away.
Kingsley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redmond is holding on tight.
Kingsley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kingsley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kingsley controlling the pace for now.
Kingsley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kingsley wants to finish this one by submission but Redmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kingsley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley wants to finish this one by submission but Redmond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kingsley.
Kingsley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Redmond can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Redmond is trying desperately to improve position.
Kingsley wants to control the pace but Redmond is squirming around nicely.
Kingsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kingsley looking for a guillotine from mount but Redmond is having none of it.
Kingsley avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kingsley controlling from the full mount.
Kingsley avoids the attempt from Redmond to control.
Redmond can't escape the position.
Redmond looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kingsley working for a choke but Redmond is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redmond breaks Kingsley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Kingsley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingsley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Ben Kingsley has been cut.
Redmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redmond's guard.
Redmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kingsley has picked Redmond up and slammed him! Redmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Kingsley manages to pass to side control!
Kingsley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Redmond looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kingsley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Redmond is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kingsley lets go of the hold and Redmond can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Kingsley!
Ben Kingsley very nearly forgot to thank Island clothing lite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 2098 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Ted Aya (ranked 282 p4p, 325 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by The Cranberries - Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ted Aya!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Aya.
A big right from Aya misses.
Aya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aya sprawls and moves away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aya trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aya wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aya has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Aya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Aya is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Aya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aya wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson unloading with bombs!
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson lands a big elbow.
Aya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aya is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Aya is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aya tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Aya is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Aya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
A big strike lands for Thompson! That's really hurt Aya and he's turned his back - Thompson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Thompson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thompson!
David Thompson made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Goldberg (ranked 2552 p4p, 2308 weight class) and Jacob Riker (ranked 331 p4p, 304 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goldberg!
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, Jacob Riker!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Goldberg misses
and Riker counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldberg's hands.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riker's head.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riker defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Riker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Riker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Goldberg stalling.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riker has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg working Riker over with strikes.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riker is looking to improve his position.
Goldberg working Riker over with strikes.
We've been informed that Riker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goldberg uses his free foot to push down on Riker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riker.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Riker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Riker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Riker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Riker looks winded!
Goldberg lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Goldberg is punishing Riker with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goldberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goldberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Riker checks a leg kick.
A big left from Riker misses.
Riker misses with a hook.
Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Goldberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riker some visible discomfort.
Goldberg lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg controls the position.
Goldberg working the ground and pound but Riker is defending the strikes.
Goldberg looks up at the clock and then as Riker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goldberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riker seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldberg dominates the positioning.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Riker here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker is being controlled here.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Riker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Riker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riker is rocked!
Goldberg cracks Riker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Goldberg immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Riker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Goldberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Manu (ranked 2382 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Willie Dixon (ranked 143 p4p, 133 weight class). Manu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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19
138
4 - 1 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Manu scores with a shot to the body.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Manu defends it well.
A cross from Manu lands.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good jab.
Manu catches Dixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manu lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Manu.
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Manu - just one landing.
Manu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manu lands a jab.
Dixon needs to keep his hands up - Manu had a free shot at his head there.
Manu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Manu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Manu tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manu lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Manu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Manu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Manu's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Manu trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manu!
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Manu is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dixon looking to control but Manu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon takes Manu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Manu is in trouble.
Dixon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manu cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu with a hook.
Manu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Manu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Manu.
Manu lands an overhand right.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Manu.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicky Manu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon moves forwards but Manu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manu scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Manu finds it's way through Dixon's defenses.
Nicky Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manu throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
Manu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manu as he jumps to the side.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Manu lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manu lands with a good body shot.
Manu scores with a nice right hand.
Manu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Manu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dixon doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Manu does no damage.
Manu dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Manu throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Manu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manu. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manu scores with a nice strike.
Manu throws a lazy uppercut
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manu!
Dixon slows the pace down.
Dixon tries to move to mount but Manu blocks the move with his legs.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Manu throws a shot to the body.
Dixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manu lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu lands a head shot.
Manu scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Manu.
Manu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manu scores with a nice head shot.
Manu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manu cracks Dixon with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Manu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Manu.
Manu lands a jab to the head.
Manu connects with a nice looking jab.
Manu fails to land with a series of punches.
Manu lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Manu.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manu connects with a single shot there.
Manu throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Manu scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Manu misses with a wild combination.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Manu stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
Manu looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willie Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Davison (ranked 1912 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 167 p4p, 161 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Where the Streets Have No Name - U2. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stomp's choice of entrance music: 80/20SKYBEEF. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stomp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stomp gets a takedown into half guard.
Davison kicks off Stomp and gets to his feet.
Stomp misses with a takedown attempt
and Davison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomp needs to keep his hands up - Davison had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Davison - just one landing.
Davison throws a body shot but no joy.
Stomp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stomp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davison's half guard.
Stomp frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stomp is working for a guillotine from mount but Davison frees his head quite easily.
Stomp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp working for a submission but Davison is keeping him at bay.
Stomp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Davison is now in Stomp's guard. A big mistake from Stomp there, giving up the dominant position!
Stomp looking for a sweep. Not yet Stomp, not yet.
Stomp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davison is aware though and is defending well.
Stomp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stomp pushing down on Davison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stomp prevents Davison from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is working for a submission of some sort.
Stomp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stomp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stomp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davison sees it coming and defends easily.
Stomp is keen to just control but Davison is a slippery customer.
Davison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davison defending well though.
Stomp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stomp is working for a kimura but Davison is defending it quite comfortably.
Stomp tries to pass to full mount but Davison defends it.
Stomp is looking to stall here but Davison recovers full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stomp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stomp wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stomp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomp trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Stomp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stomp throws an elbow that misses. Davison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stomp's guard. Nice move by Davison!
Stomp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stomp looking to control.
Stomp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stomp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Stomp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stomp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davison as he avoids it easily.
Davison connects with a single shot there.
Stomp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stomp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stomp wants to work for an arm triangle but Davison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stomp on the ground.
Davison tries to get to full guard but Stomp has control of the leg.
Stomp is looking to take a break and control but Davison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Davison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stomp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davison defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davison's head.
Davison is defending against the submission attempts here by Stomp.
Stomp trying to control from half guard but Davison is working away.
Stomp is looking to advance position but Davison won't allow it.
Stomp keeps trying to improve his position.
Stomp is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Stomp is looking to take a break and control but Davison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean Stomp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stomp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stomp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stomp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davison won't allow Stomp to pass to mount.
Stomp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stomp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stomp is looking to stall here but Davison recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is pushing down on Davison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davison is fighting to maintain full guard but Stomp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
Stomp is working for a submission of some sort.
Stomp seems to be working for a kimura but Davison defends the submission attempt.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Davison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomp.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura but Davison is defending well.
Stomp wants to free his trapped foot but Davison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stomp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stomp.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davison wants to improve his position but Stomp is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stomp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stomp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stomp showed some decent athleticism there.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Davison is defending well.
Davison is looking for a sweep. Stomp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stomp.
Davison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stomp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davison looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davison prevents Stomp from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp works to advance to full mount. Davison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stomp is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davison!
Stomp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stomp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stomp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davison is aware though and is defending well.
Stomp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Davison stacks Stomp on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Davison!
Stomp tries to buck Davison off but Davison is having none of it.
Paul Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Stomp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp tries to control but Davison manages to take his back.
Stomp trying to control but not successfully.
Stomp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stomp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stomp wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp can't escape the position.
Davison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davison throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stomp because Davison loaded up on that one.
Stomp looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Davison avoids the attempt from Stomp to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davison trying to control but Stomp is having none of it.
Stomp wants to hold on but Davison pushes him away.
Stomp is working to get back to half guard.
Stomp tries to lock up and control but Davison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stomp is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Davison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stomp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stomp!
Our winner, Dean Stomp, 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.
The defeated Paul Davison had this to say: 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 493 p4p, 1619 weight class) and Viggo Andolini (ranked 38 p4p, 101 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viggo Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Andolini was well out of range.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Donk. Hitsugaya catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
Andolini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andolini is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Andolini.
Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Andolini's head.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini lands a jab to Hitsugaya's midsection.
Andolini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hitsugaya rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
Hitsugaya punishes Andolini's body with a nice straight punch.
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a body shot.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a body punch
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Hitsugaya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andolini counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini stuns Hitsugaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Andolini slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with an uppercut.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a right hand
and Andolini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitsugaya is just out of range.
Hitsugaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andolini lands a nice hook to Hitsugaya's body. Hitsugaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andolini lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viggo Andolini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andolini scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitsugaya should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Andolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitsugaya as he connects with a hook.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andolini manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hitsugaya. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Andolini should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hitsugaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitsugaya looks to land a combination. Andolini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Andolini slips under a jab.
Viggo Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitsugaya momentarily.
Andolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hitsugaya slips a straight right by Andolini.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Andolini jabs at Hitsugaya's body.
A punch lands to the side of Andolini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
Andolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andolini scores with a jab to the body.
Andolini scores with a hook to the body. Hitsugaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andolini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andolini misses the body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andolini blocks a jab.
Hitsugaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but Andolini moves out of range.
Andolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitsugaya on the side of the head.
Viggo Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya jabs Andolini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andolini circles away quickly and effectively.
Andolini scores with a shot to the body.
Andolini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini misses the jab.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
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.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini lands with a good body shot.
Hitsugaya misses with the combination.
Andolini takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Hitsugaya misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andolini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andolini moves away.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andolini doesn't seem bothered though.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitsugaya.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini sizes up Hitsugaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses the shot to the body.
Andolini lands with a right hand.
Hitsugaya is rocked!
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Hitsugaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Andolini manages to avoid it.
Andolini avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Andolini is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Andolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andolini.
Andolini steps in with a hook that catches Hitsugaya right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Andolini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hitsugaya looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!
Viggo Andolini is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 443 p4p, 822 weight class) and Jon Meril (ranked 67 p4p, 123 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Darstknasset Oystenteller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Meril!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril looks to land a combination but Oystenteller avoids it well.
Oystenteller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oystenteller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oystenteller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oystenteller motions for Meril to come forward. Oystenteller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meril thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oystenteller darts in looking for a takedown but Meril gets double underhooks and turns Oystenteller into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oystenteller.
Meril misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meril scores with a hook.
Meril throws a right and a left that Oystenteller avoids nicely.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
Oystenteller misses with a looping left.
Meril tries to move into range but Oystenteller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meril throws a good cross that connects.
Oystenteller cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Oystenteller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meril misses with a left hand
and Oystenteller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meril can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is trying to get an arm triangle but Meril is defending well.
Oystenteller advances to full mount.
Oystenteller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller throwing strikes here but Meril is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oystenteller looking to finish with strikes here!
Meril blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oystenteller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oystenteller looking to ground and pound but Meril is blocking nicely.
Oystenteller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meril is bucking up trying to escape but Oystenteller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oystenteller landing strikes from the mount and Meril is in trouble!
Meril tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Meril really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oystenteller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meril is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meril can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oystenteller unloading with bombs!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oystenteller dominating with strikes here.
Oystenteller working Meril over with strikes here.
Oystenteller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Oystenteller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oystenteller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Meril?
Meril is rocked!
Oystenteller looking to isolate an arm here. Meril doesn't see it coming and as Oystenteller extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Oystenteller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Darstknasset Oystenteller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 449 p4p, 736 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 42 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Natta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Dayton !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Dayton .
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natta pushes Dayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Natta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Dayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton 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.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta wants to get back to full guard but Dayton has mounted him!
Dayton looking to finish with strikes here!
Dayton dominating with strikes here.
Dayton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton working Natta over with strikes here.
Natta gets back to half guard.
Natta tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Natta trying to control from the bottom.
Dayton tries to pass to full mount but Natta defends it.
Natta wants to sweep but Dayton has passed to side control!
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.
Dayton seems to be working for a kimura but Natta defends the submission attempt.
Dayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Natta trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Dayton .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Natta misses with a lunging right hand
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Natta looking to control.
Dayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard.
Dayton is stalling here. Natta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dayton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Natta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Natta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Natta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is looking for a sweep.
Natta trying to control the position but Dayton is working away.
Dayton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton is not content to let Natta control the position.
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.
Dayton is being controlled here.
Dayton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Natta is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it.
Natta is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Natta can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton tries to score with some ground and pound. Natta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta tries to improve position but can't.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Natta some visible discomfort.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Natta darts in trying to clinch
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Natta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton cracks Natta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Natta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dayton off and has taken his back!
Dayton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Natta's guard. Nice work there by Dayton .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton throwing strikes but missing.
Natta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
Dayton forces his way into half guard.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Natta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Natta wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Natta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Natta trying to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natta defends it well.
Natta moves into full guard.
Natta controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Natta darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta trying to control the position.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta gets back to full guard.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dayton controls the pace.
Dayton wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard.
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.
Dayton uses his free foot to push down on Natta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Natta.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Natta looks a forlorn figure.
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Natta hang on?
Dayton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Natta is now in Dayton 's guard. A big mistake from Dayton there, giving up the dominant position!
Dayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Natta any problems.
Dayton 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.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Natta trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dayton is on top in guard.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
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.
Dayton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Natta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is trying to keep Dayton in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
and Dayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natta drives through and clinches with Dayton against the cage.
Dayton missing with knees to the body.
Dayton can't break the clinch.
A short right from Natta on the inside.
Natta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Natta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayton 's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Dayton crashes against the mat.
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton trying to control the action but Natta is working from the bottom.
Dayton wants to control for a moment but Natta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marco Natta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Natta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Natta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
Dayton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dayton trying to control the position but Natta is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dayton winds up and cracks Natta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton is trying to control. Natta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natta is trying to control but Dayton manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dayton is landing with some decent strikes but Natta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is desperately trying to improve his position but Dayton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dayton working the ground and pound effectively.
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dayton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Small Dayton , 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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