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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Brooks's belly button to the back.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Brooks shoots in.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith catches Brooks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice hook to Brooks's body. Brooks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Brooks takes one to the side of the head.
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Brooks is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks working Smith over with strikes.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
Smith tries to reverse the position but Brooks maintains control.
Brooks working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brooks! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Calvin Brooks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Calvin Brooks made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jilly Bean McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Born - 5FDP. Louis Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jilly Bean McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by McQueen and move into the clinch.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
It looks like Jilly Bean McQueen has been cut.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
McQueen tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McQueen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that McQueen shrugs off.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow just above McQueen 's eye.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQueen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McQueen blocks an elbow strike.
McQueen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McQueen misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McQueen tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon keeps control of McQueen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McQueen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
McQueen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon is pressed up against the cage. McQueen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gordon down to the mat. Gordon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Louis Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jilly Bean McQueen.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow just above McQueen 's eye.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jilly Bean McQueen's cut even more.
McQueen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
McQueen is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now McQueen has his back to the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
McQueen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped McQueen in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McQueen stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
McQueen blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McQueen wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Jilly Bean McQueen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McQueen blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen takes an elbow to the temple.
McQueen is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now McQueen has his back to the cage.
McQueen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McQueen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gordon has denied him.
Gordon stalling in the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon lands an elbow just above McQueen 's eye.
Gordon tries to work over McQueen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQueen's brow.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQueen's defenses.
McQueen tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
McQueen blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
McQueen tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that McQueen shrugs off.
Jilly Bean McQueen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McQueen is trying to drag Gordon to the mat but Gordon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards McQueen's brow.
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!
McQueen avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
McQueen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McQueen working hard to break the clinch.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jilly Bean McQueen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Gordon!
Louis Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jilly Bean McQueen had this to say: 'OH my!! What a tussle'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunaidi Pakpahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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217 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Hate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bunaidi Pakpahan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hate throws a head kick that misses.
Hate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pakpahan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pakpahan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hate to keep the fight standing.
Pakpahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pakpahan has a couple of punches blocked by Hate.
Hate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pakpahan slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pakpahan gets control of Hate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pakpahan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hate won't allow Pakpahan to sweep him here.
Pakpahan has a closed guard, preventing Hate from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pakpahan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hate is looking to defend but Pakpahan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hate! Pakpahan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hate taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bunaidi Pakpahan!
After winning the bout, Bunaidi Pakpahan 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idriz Enveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Idriz Enveri!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enveri takes the fight into the clinch.
Enveri tightens his grip and picks Carvalho up, before dumping him to the ground. Carvalho manages to land in guard.
Enveri wanted to stand there but Carvalho had control of the position.
Carvalho has his foot on Enveri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enveri works his way back into a safe position though.
Carvalho 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.
Enveri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho pulls Enveri in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enveri throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enveri trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enveri is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Enveri wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Enveri is aware though and is defending well.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enveri trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Enveri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Enveri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Enveri moves out of range.
Enveri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Enveri tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carvalho regains half guard.
Carvalho trying to hold on to Enveri's head to control him but Enveri postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enveri wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Enveri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Enveri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enveri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Enveri is working for a submission of some sort.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Carvalho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Enveri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Enveri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enveri trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho controls Enveri momentarily but Enveri frees himself.
Enveri has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Carvalho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Enveri is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Carvalho pulls down on the head and he's put Enveri to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sniper One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sniper One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnolf Karstark!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One throws a wild body kick that Karstark sees coming a mile off.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karstark.
Karstark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
One takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
One scores with a hook to the body. Karstark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
One throws an overhand right that lands on Karstark's shoulder, as Karstark tries to avoid the shot.
Karstark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by One.
Karstark drops One with a straight left! Oh this is bad for One! Karstark dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnolf Karstark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Judkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockheart comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Ocean Planet. On his way into the cage it seems that Rufus Lockheart has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rufus Lockheart seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rufus Lockheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Judkins!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lockheart but Lockheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lockheart defends it nicely.
Lockheart cracks Judkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Dave Judkins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockheart connects with a looping right hand.
Lockheart lands with a straight right. Judkins didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Lockheart as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Lockheart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rufus Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Judkins.
Judkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockheart pushes Judkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Lockheart.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lockheart.
Judkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Judkins can't break the clinch.
Lockheart lands a nice uppercut.
Judkins is rocked!
Lockheart has a couple of punches blocked by Judkins.
Judkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockheart finish him?
Lockheart throws a head punch that misses.
Lockheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judkins seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Lockheart on the inside.
Lockheart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lockheart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockheart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lockheart misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockheart has double underhooks.
Judkins tries to work over Lockheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judkins blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lockheart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judkins is trying to pull guard but Lockheart has him pressed against the cage.
Lockheart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judkins backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lockheart.
Judkins tries to throw a body punch but Lockheart avoids it by throwing Judkins back against the cage.
Lockheart lands a nice uppercut.
Lockheart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lockheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lockheart lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lockheart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Judkins with a big uppercut! Judkins tries to clinch up but Lockheart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Judkins to the mat! Judkins covers up and Lockheart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rufus Lockheart!
Rufus Lockheart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Drake acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Drake!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake takes a swing at Bob Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob Bob is looking for a counter combo.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Bob Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob Bob manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bob Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Bob Bob.
Drake connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
Bob Bob stops Drake from passing to mount.
Drake 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.
Drake has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bob Bob is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Drake yanks on the arm and Bob Bob is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Drake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neil Drake!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Franks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold scores with a push kick.
Franks shoots in for a double leg but Arnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnold closes the distance and clinches.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Franks.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Franks.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Arnold.
Arnold lands a shot to the body.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Tom Franks has been cut.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Franks's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franks prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
Franks looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold presses Franks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankss head.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franks avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Franks is rocked!
Arnold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franks is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnold pushes Franks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Arnold pushes Franks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
Arnold throws an elbow but it misses.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Franks blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Arnold.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Franks avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arnold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Franks controls his hands.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Franks dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Franks takes a shot to the head.
Arnold pushes Franks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franks blocking some punches.
Arnold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franks or not.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Franks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Franks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
Franks throws a nice looking combination but Arnold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franks's head.
Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but Franks blocks it.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
Franks blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Franks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Franks managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a hook 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!
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Arnold lands a nice elbow.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Franks is blocking nicely.
Franks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold presses Franks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
Arnold lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Arnold digs a right hand into Franks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franks's gas tank.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold lands a big right hand that drops Franks! The killer instinct kicks in and Arnold finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Arnold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
An out of breath BJ Arnold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Vader has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renato Laranja's chin.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader lands the left hand.
Vader cracks Laranja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vader has managed to clinch.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Vader .
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laranja or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laranja.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader scores with a hook to the body.
Laranja prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laranja stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laranja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Laranja.
Vader has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laranja seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vader can turn it around.
Vader works on Laranja's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Vader .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Vader as the two fighters clinch.
Laranja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Laranja is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Laranja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vader misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Vader .
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laranja seems to have got his legs back now.
Vader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laranja or not.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laranjas head.
Laranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Laranja avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vader .
Laranja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laranja up against the cage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Laranja's ribcage. Laranja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vader pushes Laranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Vader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vader as Laranja tries to tie him up.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laranja tries to stall but Vader uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vader misses with a low kick.
Vader drives through and clinches with Laranja against the cage.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Laranja.
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laranja blocking some punches.
Darth Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laranja.
Laranja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laranja's elbow.
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Laranja's head.
Laranja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laranja has been working on his balance at Top Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vader .
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Laranja tries to pull guard but Vader holds him up against the cage and eventually Laranja drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laranja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader cracks Laranja with a nice body shot.
Vader lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader breaks from the clinch.
Vader scores with a sloppy right hand. Laranja should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader cracks Laranja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vader lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vader .
Nice shot by Vader .
Laranja avoids the body shot from Vader .
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laranja's hands.
Laranja just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader looks to land a left hand but Laranja moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Vader .
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader throws a leg kick but Laranja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darth Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Laranja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vader with a hook.
Laranja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vader . Vader obviously looking to wear him down.
Vader throws a head kick but Laranja moves out of range.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Laranja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laranja looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
Laranja fails to land the takedown.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Laranja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laranja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laranja.
Laranja attempts a counter takedown but Vader avoids it well and moves away.
Laranja dives in and grabs Vader 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes down on Laranja's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vader lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Laranja fails to land the takedown.
Vader follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laranja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown but Vader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laranja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laranja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laranja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vader finds it's way round the side to connect with Laranja's head.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader throws a hook but Laranja avoids it easily.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laranja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vader counters with a low kick, right behind Laranja 's knee.
Vader throws a hook but Laranja avoids it easily.
Laranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vader .
Vader scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja checks a leg kick nicely.
Laranja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Laranja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja checks a leg kick.
Laranja tries to counter with a takedown but Vader is quick to defend against it.
Vader has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Laranja blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Vader .
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Laranja.
Laranja tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Laranja's ribcage. Laranja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laranja stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader tries a body shot but Laranja blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laranja working hard to break the clinch.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Laranja uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader breaks from the clinch.
Laranja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Vader .
Laranja tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Laranja backing away here, and Vader unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vader throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laranja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vader is fending him off so far but Laranja persists. Nope, Vader circles away and we're back to standing.
Laranja has his takedown stuffed
and Vader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vader lands with a nice body kick.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Laranja counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vader won't be happy with that.
Laranja swings around for an armbar but Vader sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laranja's guard.
Laranja trying to keep a closed guard but Vader is proving a slippery customer.
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is in close to Laranja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laranja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vader defends well.
Vader is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vader not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laranja working for a triangle but Vader defends it easily.
Laranja has his foot on Vader 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vader works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laranja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vader 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Laranja has momentary wrist control but Vader slips an elbow through the middle.
Laranja is looking for a triangle but Vader pushes his legs off easily.
Vader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vader works over Laranja with some ground and pound from guard.
Renato Laranja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vader doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vader manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader postures up and lands a big shot to Laranja's brow.
Vader looking to sit in guard and control but Laranja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laranja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vader looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vader looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vader !
Vader working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laranja keeps working.
Vader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laranja some visible discomfort.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Vader seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader moves into full mount!
Laranja is desperately trying to improve his position but Vader has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader 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!
Vader throws a solid leg kick but Laranja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vader .
Laranja fails with a takedown attempt.
Laranja misses with a hook.
Vader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laranja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laranja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laranja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Laranja slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laranja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vader as he avoids it easily.
Laranja blocks a head kick by Vader .
Laranja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader .
Laranja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laranja avoids the head kick by Vader .
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Laranja attempts a counter takedown but Vader avoids it well and moves away.
Laranja ducks right into an uppercut from Vader .
Vader gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader lands a body punch.
Laranja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Laranja.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Vader circles away easily
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader scores with a head kick. Laranja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Vader .
Vader connects with a body shot.
Vader scores with a hook.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vader as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vader tries a body shot but Laranja blocks it.
Vader is pressed up against the cage. Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vader down to the mat. Vader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Vader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laranjas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vader throws a head kick that Laranja semi-blocks.
Vader is looking to slow Laranja down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laranja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laranja lands a slapping body shot.
Laranja swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader cracks Laranja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laranja counters with a single leg into guard. Vader didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vader 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 42:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 42:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Darth Vader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Renato Laranja was interviewed post fight and said 'I dint eat enouf frui and vegtables. Thats verr importint'.
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