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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 2500 p4p, 5045 weight class) and Jon Adams (ranked 322 p4p, 526 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Epolito!
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, Jon Adams!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Epolito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Epolito.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Adams is rocked!
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Adams has Epolito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epolito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Epolito lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body.
Adams jumps guard but Epolito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Epolito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Epolito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adams is hanging on to Epolito's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epolito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Epolito is defending well though. Adams let's go of the attempt for now.
Epolito fending off the submission attempt from Adams.
Epolito defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epolito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Adams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Epolito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Epolito for a finish.
Adams looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for the RNC.
Epolito is trying to break free.
Epolito trying to control the hands but Adams breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Epolito escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Epolito in particular looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Epolito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epolito throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up but Epolito circles away and keeps his distance.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams checks it well.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Epolito cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito jabs at Adams's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Epolito lands.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epolito.
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Epolito tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epolito.
A right hand to the body from Epolito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Epolito to the mat.
Epolito controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Epolito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Epolito counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Adams! He's just covering up as Epolito starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Issac Field (ranked 1868 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Cristy Pitts (ranked 188 p4p, 298 weight class). Issac Field has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Issac Field!
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, Cristy Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitts slips under a jab from Field.
Pitts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Field.
Pitts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Field connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitts scrambles back to his feet.
Field misses with a low kick.
Pitts shoots and misses
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitts misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Field on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitts throws a jab but it's blocked by Field.
Field tries to bum rush Pitts with a series of wild strikes but Pitts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Field throws out a loose jab but Pitts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Pitts finds it's way through Field's defenses.
Issac Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field misses with a left hand
and Pitts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitts swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Field was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitts's head backwards.
Pitts is rocked!
Pitts walks straight into a right hand from Field - that's dropped him! Field jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pitts from any more punishment! Pitts complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Issac Field!
Issac Field thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 1813 p4p, 3022 weight class) and Babareens Kiely (ranked 56 p4p, 91 weight class). Babareens Kiely has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mfer Phol!
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, Babareens Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely connects with a single shot there.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Phol misses with a hook.
As Phol backs off Kiely throws a huge counter combo but Phol manages to avoid it all.
Phol cracks Kiely with a good jab.
Kiely looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Kiely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phol throws a hook but Kiely blocks it.
Kiely is looking for the big counter here.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kiely was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Kiely saw that one coming.
Kiely misses with a hook. Phol ducked under it nicely.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Phol.
Kiely is looking for the big counter here.
Kiely misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phol is looking to clinch but Kiely is avoiding it.
Kiely swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiely's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phol under the eye.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Kiely.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phol tries to clinch up but Kiely circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Phol swings for the body but Kiely moves out of range.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
It looked like Phol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phol's head backwards.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol slips a jab from Kiely.
Kiely throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Kiely blocks a jab.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
As Kiely tries to get set, Phol tries to push him back and clinch up but Kiely manages to avoid the attempt.
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Kiely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Kiely looks winded!
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Kiely is rocked!
Phol throws a big uppercut that drops Kiely! More strikes from Phol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kiely lies dazed against the cage as Phol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gael Grappler (ranked 2041 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Arthur Kraag (ranked 302 p4p, 283 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gael Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Kraag !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler has managed to clinch.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kraag gets through Grappler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Grappler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kraag regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now.
Kraag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraag keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Kraag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grappler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up in Kraag 's guard and throws a big left but Kraag blocks it.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraag controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Grappler prevents Kraag from getting back to his feet.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Kraag is keeping the position.
Grappler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kraag pushes Grappler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kraag misses.
Grappler rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grappler wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kraag throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Grappler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kraag avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag .
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kraag has a couple of punches blocked by Grappler.
Grappler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraag controls his hands.
Grappler misses with the head strike.
Grappler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kraag swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grappler missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grappler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraag 's efforts to push away.
Grappler misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraag .
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kraag misses with a body punch.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Grappler has the dominant position.
Kraag takes an elbow to the temple.
Kraag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grappler is working for takedown but Kraag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag wants to break free but Grappler has control.
Grappler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Kraag blocks an elbow strike.
Grappler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kraag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grappler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kraag can turn it around.
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grappler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kraag .
Grappler instigates a clinch.
Grappler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grappler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grappler forces Kraag back against the cage and clinches.
Kraag avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Kraag is trying to break the clinch but Grappler has him pressed against the cage.
Kraag avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Grappler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.
Grappler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kraag tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grappler manages to move to mount!
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grappler raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag tries to hold on but Grappler postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grappler landing punches.
Kraag wants to hold on but Grappler pushes him away.
Grappler controlling his opponent.
Grappler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grappler lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grappler lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag is rocked!
Grappler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kraag covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
Our winner, Gael Grappler, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizark Coleman (ranked 1527 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 44 p4p, 71 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by The Roid Rage Holla. Frank Blank 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mizark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blank leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank throws a shot to the body.
Blank misses with a body shot.
Blank throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman postures up in Blank's guard and throws a big left but Blank blocks it.
Blank pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Blank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman 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.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blank has passed into side control.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blank gets to mount! Coleman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Blank tries to control but Coleman wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to get to half guard.
Blank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coleman is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is squirming around, avoiding Blank's attempts to control the action.
Coleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blank prevents Coleman from getting the reversal.
Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position.
Coleman regains half guard.
Blank wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Coleman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coleman seems keen to control Blank's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Coleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coleman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Coleman 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blank to regain full guard.
Coleman throws a strike but Blank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Blank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blank counters with a series of strikes. Coleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Blank scores with a four punch combination!
Blank lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blank.
Blank is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Blank blocks an elbow strike.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
Coleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Blank's head.
 It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Mizark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Blank's hands, connecting with Blank's forehead.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots but Blank is blocking nicely.
Blank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The cut above Frank Blank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Blank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mizark Coleman!
After the fight, Mizark Coleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Boy (ranked 828 p4p, 1006 weight class) and Doraku Niten (ranked 127 p4p, 150 weight class). Doraku Niten has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jhonny Boy's chin.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doraku Niten!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niten gets a double leg takedown into Boy's guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niten is one step ahead there.
Boy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Niten is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boy.
Niten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Boy wants to improve his position but Niten is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep but Niten has passed to side control!
Niten scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niten avoids the strikes from the bottom by Boy.
Niten advances to mount.
Boy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Niten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Boy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Niten around the waist but Niten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Niten is the winner by TKO! Niten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doraku Niten!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Luciano (ranked 437 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Barry Bonon (ranked 60 p4p, 145 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Bonon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano drops Bonon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bonon looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bonon is rocked!
Luciano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bonon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Luciano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bonon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano 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 Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 510 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 54 p4p, 116 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneakers lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Sneakers.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Sneakers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sneakers lands a jab to Targaryen's midsection.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen is looking to clinch but Sneakers is avoiding it.
Targaryen wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Sneakers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneakers misses the target.
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a right hand to the body.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Targaryen looking to score a takedown here. Sneakers is defending well but Targaryen drives through and ends up in Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is pulling down on Targaryen's head to control his posture.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneakers is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sneakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Targaryen throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sneakers. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
Targaryen tries to move into range but Sneakers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Sneakers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneakers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Sneakers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers lands the left hand.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Sneakers scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sneakers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen walks into a left hand.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Targaryen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sneakers defends it well.
Sneakers misses with a wild combination.
Sneakers throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sneakers is looking for a counter combo.
Sneakers lands a nice looking body shot.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Sneakers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
Targaryen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sneakers throws a good cross that connects.
Sneakers lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Sneakers.
Targaryen feints a counter leg kick.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Sneakers.
Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a huge right that knocks Targaryen out cold! Sneakers is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new featherweight champion!
Squeaky Sneakers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 775 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Zhang Wei (ranked 111 p4p, 194 weight class). Zhang Wei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Zhang Wei!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei lands the left hand.
 It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Behnder closes the distance and pushes Wei back into the cage.
Behnder wants a takedown.
Behnder goes for a takedown attempt but Wei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wei misses with a looping right.
Behnder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder is looking to stall here but Wei recovers full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Wei controlling the position.
Behnder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Behnder looking to sit in guard and control but Wei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Behnder is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wei has his hands clasped together but Behnder extends and breaks Wei's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Behnder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
A victorious Marcus Behnder 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 Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 288 p4p, 997 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 17 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai scores with a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld controls Yuudai momentarily but Yuudai frees himself.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shoenfeld seems keen to control Yuudai's posture.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Shoenfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shoenfeld sprawls well. Shoenfeld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Yuudai has hold of one of Shoenfeld's legs. Shoenfeld is fighting the takedown attempt but Yuudai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yuudai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai drops back looking for a leg! Shoenfeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoenfeld manages to kick Yuudai off! Yuudai jumps back into Shoenfeld's guard.
Shoenfeld is pulling down on Yuudai's head. It's preventing any offense from Yuudai, at least for the moment.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Shoenfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoenfeld as he avoids it easily.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Shoenfeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Shoenfeld shoots in but Yuudai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld goes for a double leg but Yuudai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuudai continues to drive forward.
Yuudai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shoenfeld is trying to defend but Yuudai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoenfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai shows good takedown defense.
Shoenfeld gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yuudai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shoenfeld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuudai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuudai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai forces his way into half guard.
Yuudai is keen to just control but Shoenfeld is a slippery customer.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yuudai postures up.
That's two 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
Shoenfeld has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai advances to half guard.
Yuudai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shoenfeld tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Takeshi Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shoenfeld is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Yuudai sits in half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control from the bottom.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoenfeld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yuudai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoenfeld sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoenfeld keeps working.
Yuudai prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.
Shoenfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai 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.
Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yuudai uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Yuudai shoots in and gets a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard.
Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yuudai escapes and throws Shoenfeld's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yuudai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoenfeld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shoenfeld is not content to let Yuudai control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shoenfeld sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoenfeld manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yuudai manages to get to full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Yuudai working a defensive guard but Shoenfeld manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Yuudai tries to buck Shoenfeld off but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yuudai!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar but Yuudai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yuudai.
Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Shoenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuudai's guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shoenfeld passes into side control.
Shoenfeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yuudai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brett Shoenfeld just about did enough to take it.
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.
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shoenfeld, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai has a couple of punches blocked by Shoenfeld.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shoenfeld wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuudai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Yuudai won't allow it.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Yuudai stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuudai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yuudai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yuudai controls Shoenfeld momentarily but Shoenfeld frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuudai working for a triangle but Shoenfeld defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuudai working for a triangle but Shoenfeld defends it easily.
Shoenfeld forces his way into half guard.
Shoenfeld passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld working for a guillotine from mount but Yuudai is in no mood to give up.
Yuudai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Yuudai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuudai actively working from the bottom here.
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Yuudai is having none of it.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yuudai!
Yuudai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Shoenfeld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Yuudai tries to pass.
Yuudai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai trying to move into half guard but instead Shoenfeld has managed to sweep!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai had his way with Brett Shoenfeld in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai tries to bench press Shoenfeld off him but Shoenfeld keeps the position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
Yuudai is trying to control Shoenfeld's posture but Shoenfeld avoids it.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld tries for a kimura but Yuudai is defending well.
Yuudai wants to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai tries to improve position but can't.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position but Yuudai is working away.
Yuudai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Yuudai is defending well.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yuudai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuudai can't escape the position.
Shoenfeld moves to the back position.
Shoenfeld working for the choke.
Shoenfeld is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yuudai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yuudai for a finish.
Yuudai prevents Shoenfeld from getting a body triangle.
Yuudai just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yuudai fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yuudai wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shoenfeld's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yuudai tries to escape but Shoenfeld has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shoenfeld keeps control of the position easily here as Yuudai tries to buck him off.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuudai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yuudai trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Shoenfeld tries to keep control of the position but Yuudai is staying busy.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuudai just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuudai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Takeshi Yuudai 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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