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KIFC 70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marten Marsi (ranked 5714 p4p, 5130 weight class) and Herman Dampfhammer (ranked 509 p4p, 490 weight class). Marten Marsi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marten Marsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herman Dampfhammer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsi misses with a two punch combination.
Marsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Dampfhammer misses.
Marsi scores with a three punch combo!
Marsi throws a lazy right hand but Dampfhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dampfhammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marsi with a body shot.
Dampfhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsi throws a series of punches but Dampfhammer avoids them all with ease.
Marsi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dampfhammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Dampfhammer lands a brutal uppercut that launches Marsi off his feet! Marsi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herman Dampfhammer!
The defeated Marten Marsi had this to say: 'yo what?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsi Harju (ranked 5075 p4p, 4240 weight class) and Boris Hornsworth (ranked 486 p4p, 454 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Hornsworth!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornsworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harju eats them both and turns towards Hornsworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hornsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hornsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harju counters with a nice leg kick.
Harju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hornsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hornsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harju is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hornsworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hornsworth's back!
Harju keeps control of the position easily here as Hornsworth tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornsworth is trying to break free.
Harju controlling from the back.
Harju seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hornsworth for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harju not allowing Hornsworth to control his hands.
That's two 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.
Harju controls the position.
Hornsworth can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harju controlling the positon.
Hornsworth tries to escape but Harju has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hornsworth trying to control the hands but Harju breaks the grip.
Hornsworth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harju's guard. Nice work there by Hornsworth.
Harju has Hornsworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Harju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hornsworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hornsworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth has gone for a leg lock! Harju slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hornsworth's guard.
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Harju lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hornsworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harju might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hornsworth has his foot on Harju's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harju works his way back into a safe position though.
Harju controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hornsworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hornsworth looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harju looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Harju passes Hornsworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harju looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hornsworth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hornsworth working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arsi Harju 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.
Harju has closed the distance and engaged Hornsworth in a clinch.
Hornsworth pulls guard.
Harju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harju chips away with some ground and pound.
Harju controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hornsworth controls Harju momentarily but Harju frees himself.
Harju content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harju stops Hornsworth from standing up.
Harju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Harju backs off Hornsworth throws a huge counter combo but Harju manages to avoid it all.
Harju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harju clinches with his opponent.
Harju decides to pull guard.
Hornsworth looking to pass the guard.
Harju has his foot on Hornsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornsworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Harju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hornsworth is one step ahead there.
Harju is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hornsworth is aware though and is defending well.
Harju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornsworth on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Harju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harju is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornsworth can do to turn this around?
Hornsworth being controlled here momentarily.
Hornsworth wants to control from the top but Harju keeps moving.
Harju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harju preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hornsworth trying to control but Harju is working from the bottom.
Harju lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth working for submissions but it's allowed Harju to get to half guard.
Hornsworth gets full guard.
Harju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hornsworth's guard.
Harju is looking to advance position but Hornsworth won't allow it.
Harju is working hard here to advance position.
Harju has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harju lands a big shot there that rocks Hornsworth but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth gets back to half guard.
Harju keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harju continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornsworth pushes Harju off but Harju dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arsi Harju dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Harju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harju takes the fight into the clinch.
Hornsworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harju controlling the action here for a moment.
Hornsworth successfully pulls guard.
Hornsworth has an active guard here but Harju has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornsworth actively working from the bottom here.
Harju keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornsworth is pressing down on Harju's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hornsworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harju gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harju's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hornsworth has momentary wrist control but Harju slips an elbow through the middle.
Hornsworth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harju stands and throws Hornsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harju lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Harju stalls from top position.
Arsi Harju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth is looking to regain half guard here but Harju keeps moving and retains side control.
Harju moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hornsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harju slows the pace down.
Harju has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornsworth tries to bench press Harju off him but Harju keeps the position.
Harju lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hornsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hornsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harju content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harju lands a big head kick that sends Hornsworth to the canvas! Harju follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsi Harju!
Arsi Harju decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 2721 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Reese Ling (ranked 311 p4p, 353 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Shakespeare!
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, Reese Ling!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling darts in trying to clinch
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Reese Ling has been cut.
Ling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Ling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ling looks to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Reese Ling's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ling is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shakespeare moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevita Maui (ranked 3029 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Donny Solade (ranked 352 p4p, 375 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maui might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turn Down For What. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tevita Maui!
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, Donny Solade!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solade fails with the takedown
and Solade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donny Solade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solade misses with a takedown
and Maui counters with a left hand that sends Solade to the canvas!
It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
Maui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maui has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Solade looking for a sweep. Not yet Solade, not yet.
Solade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solade on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Solade's guard.
Solade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maui in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solade tries to strike from the bottom.
Maui is fighting to break Solade's control of his arms but Solade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solade misses with a takedown
and Maui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tevita Maui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Solade.
Solade looks winded!
Maui keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solade with a poor takedown
and Maui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maui closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Solade out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tevita Maui!
Tevita Maui 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carter (ranked 2608 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Joao Carlos Silva (ranked 300 p4p, 314 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Carter!
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, Joao Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carlos Silva looking to stall.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlos Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carlos Silva trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carlos Silva tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carlos Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Carter wants to control from the top but Carlos Silva keeps moving.
Carlos Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
Carter stays in close to Carlos Silva's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Carter has his hands clasped together but Carlos Silva extends and breaks Carter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Carlos Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Carlos Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batara Sari (ranked 955 p4p, 1758 weight class) and David Goldberg (ranked 137 p4p, 236 weight class). Batara Sari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
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, David Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sari to the ground. Goldberg is now in Sari's guard.
Sari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sari holds on and takes a little breather.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Sari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sari content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari working for a guillotine from mount but Goldberg is in no mood to give up.
Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Sari maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Sari wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Goldberg wants to sweep but Sari has passed to side control!
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Goldberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Goldberg regains half guard.
Sari tries to pass to full mount but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari trying to control from half guard but Goldberg is working away.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg is in trouble now - Sari has advanced to mount!
Goldberg can't escape the position.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Sari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari lands a heavy elbow.
Goldberg is working to get back to half guard.
Sari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Sari has a good base and remains in mount.
Sari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position but Sari isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is looking to control Sari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldberg avoid being mounted?
Goldberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari passes into side control, despite Goldberg's attempt to control the position.
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Sari lands a nice forearm strike.
Sari taking a breather here.
Sari is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.
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.
Goldberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goldberg gets full guard.
Goldberg is pulling down on Sari's head to control his posture.
Sari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sari postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Sari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Sari postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sari or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldberg, which made it look bad.
Sari throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Batara Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldberg! But no joy.
Sari looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sari.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Sari.
Sari misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Sari didn't expect that.
Sari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari trying to control the position.
Sari keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Sari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Sari throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Sari misses with a double jab
and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Batara Sari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goldberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sari checks a leg kick.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sari.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Goldberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Sari.
Sari gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sari.
Sari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Sari preventing the sweep.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Sari is proving a slippery customer.
Sari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldberg controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sari misses with a looping right.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg feints a counter leg kick.
Sari fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sari tries to counter with a takedown but Goldberg is quick to defend against it.
Sari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Sari avoids it.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari lands the left hand.
Sari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sari looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sari throws out the jab.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sari misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sari, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Sari saw that one coming.
Goldberg misses with a body kick.
Sari throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sari.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Sari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Goldberg controls Sari momentarily but Sari frees himself.
Goldberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sari is looking to pass into half guard but Goldberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goldberg is in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari!
Batara Sari took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Andolini (ranked 599 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 48 p4p, 120 weight class). Manu has chosen Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viggo Andolini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andolini.
Andolini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manu scores with a jab to the head.
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andolini closes the distance and clinches.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
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!
Andolini has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
Andolini slows down the pace here.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andolini lands with a light punch inside.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Manu presses Andolini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andolini.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini stalling against the cage.
Andolini lands a shot to the body.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Andolini.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Andolini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manu throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andolini scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Manu closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Andolini stalling the fight.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicky Manu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Andolini as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Still in the clinch, Andolini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Andolini digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Andolini taking a breather.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini blocks an uppercut.
Andolini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andolini's elbow.
Manu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu gets through Andolini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini wants to stall.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Andolini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Manu.
Andolini lands a jab to Manu's midsection.
Andolini is looking to wear down Manu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andolini working aggressively here.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini wants to stall.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Manu on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Manu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu tries to work over Andolini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
Andolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andolini lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Manu.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu really 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.
Manu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu drives through and clinches with Andolini against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Andolini.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
Manu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andolini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manu is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Andolini fails to land.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini is looking to control Manu's arms but Manu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andolini has his back to the cage.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Andolini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Andolini misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Manu is working Andolini over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu working aggressively here.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini is pushing Manu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manu's elbow.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu cracks Andolini with a nice body shot.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andolini blocks a body shot from Manu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolini tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Andolini back against the cage.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Andolini can't find room to land a body shot as Manu controls the action.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
A right hand to the body from Andolini.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini prevents a body shot from Manu.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Andolini stalling in the clinch but Manu improves position.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu struggles to land a body shot inside as Andolini controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Manu as Andolini tries to tie him up.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Manu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Manu dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viggo Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu staying out of range there.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Andolini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andolini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manu darts in and clinches Andolini up against the cage.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu misses with a body punch.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Andolini controls the action.
Manu lands a right hand.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Manu.
Manu blocking some punches.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu lands an uppercut.
Manu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
 Andolini is rocked!
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manu pushes Andolini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andolini seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Andolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andolini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andolini tries a body shot but Manu blocks it.
Andolini tries to stall but Manu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands with a light punch inside.
Manu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Andolini tries to work over Manu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu works on Andolini's body with a couple of short punches.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Andolini throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andolini takes a shot to the head.
Andolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Andolini is working Manu over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andolinis head.
Manu blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Andolini misses with a punch to the body.
Manu prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andolini backwards.
Manu is leaning against Andolini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Manu misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Manu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manu 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 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Manu!
Nicky Manu is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicky Manu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pappalardi (ranked 737 p4p, 1776 weight class) and Zdravko Dren Jr (ranked 99 p4p, 213 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Pappalardi!
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, Zdravko Dren Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren Jr scores with a hook to the body. Pappalardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dren Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappalardi.
Pappalardi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dren Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Pappalardi counters with a right hand to the body.
Pappalardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dren Jr moves away.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Pappalardi moves out of range easily.
Dren Jr takes a swing at Pappalardi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pappalardi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dren Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pappalardi connects with a body shot.
Pappalardi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dren Jr.
Pappalardi is looking to wear down Dren Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dren Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Pappalardi scores with the left hand. Dren Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Dren Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pappalardi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappalardi.
Pappalardi lands a nice hook to Dren Jr's body. Dren Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Dren Jr misses.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dren Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Dren Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pappalardi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dren Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pappalardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pappalardi misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dren Jr misses the target.
Dren Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappalardi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dren Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dren Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pappalardi finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dren Jr's head backwards.
 Dren Jr is rocked!
Pappalardi connects with a body shot.
Pappalardi fakes the body blow, causing Dren Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dren Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
An out of breath Felix Pappalardi 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 529 p4p, 1552 weight class) and David Thompson (ranked 74 p4p, 220 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Cranberries - Zombie. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, David Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Dawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson.
Dawson is trying desperately to improve position.
Thompson with a couple of short strikes.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to finish Dawson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dawson!
 It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Thompson working Dawson over with strikes here.
Thompson breaks from Dawson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dawson is rocked!
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Dawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Dawson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Thompson!
David Thompson is the new middleweight champion!
David Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Primal amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 387 p4p, 1664 weight class) and The Wilson (ranked 57 p4p, 199 weight class). Wilson has chosen Painkiller as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jang Jai as he jumps to the side.
Jang Jai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jang Jai to the mat! Jang Jai manages to get full guard.
Jang Jai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jang Jai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson cracks Jang Jai with a solid left hand.
Jang Jai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jang Jai 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.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Jang Jai is keeping the position.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Jang Jai wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jang Jai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jang Jai scores with a shot to the body.
The Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Jang Jai counters with a nice uppercut.
Wang Jang Jai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wilson.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jang Jai defends it nicely.
Jang Jai swinging wildly here.
Wilson with the counter takedown but Jang Jai avoids it easily.
Jang Jai dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
Jang Jai cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jang Jai finish him?
Wilson is rocked!
That has opened up The Wilson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang Jai ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wilson's jaw. Wilson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jang Jai does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Wang Jang Jai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated The Wilson had this to say: 'Hard to beat a man that's 35lbs heavier than me. '.
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