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KIFC 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pontimonious Symphony (ranked 5848 p4p, 24985 weight class) and Misao Shimada (ranked 367 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pontimonious Symphony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misao Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symphony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symphony has closed the distance and engaged Shimada in a clinch.
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symphony moves into the clinch.
Symphony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.
Symphony breaks the clinch.
Symphony drives through and clinches with Shimada against the cage.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada letting Symphony take a breather here.
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symphony lands a head shot.
Shimada checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Symphony looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Symphony with a poor takedown
and Shimada counters with a stiff right hand.
Symphony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symphony ducks right into an uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a hook. Symphony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symphony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Symphony lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Symphony sprawls well initially but Shimada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shimada throws a strike but Symphony avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Shimada throws an elbow that misses. Symphony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shimada's guard. Nice move by Symphony!
Shimada looking to control.
Symphony postures up in Shimada's guard and throws a big left but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symphony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shimada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Symphony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symphony stands and steps away. Shimada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shimada misses with an uppercut
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Shimada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Symphony walks into a jab.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Symphony misses
letting Shimada counter with a right hand.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Symphony moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Symphony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimada's waist but Shimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Symphony off to one side.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
Symphony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Good shot there by Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Symphony is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shimada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimada is fending him off so far but Symphony persists. Nope, Shimada circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Symphony's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Symphony swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symphony circles away quickly and effectively.
Symphony misses with a wild body shot.
Shimada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Symphony throws out a leg kick but Shimada moves out of range and Symphony only half commits.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Symphony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misao Shimada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Symphony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Symphony clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Symphony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symphony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimada finds it's way round the side to connect with Symphony's head.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symphony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symphony doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimada circles away.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
Shimada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony swinging wildly here.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Shimada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Jab, jab by Shimada - just one landing.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Symphony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimada tries to avoid it but Symphony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimada to the ground. Shimada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimada defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Shimada catches Symphony right on the button with a cross.
Symphony slips under a jab from Shimada.
Symphony throws a big counter combination but Shimada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimada throws a good cross that connects.
Shimada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Misao Shimada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony avoids it easily.
Shimada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symphony counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimada lands with a straight right. Symphony didn't see that one coming.
Symphony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada scores with a nice head shot.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Symphony is out of range.
Shimada misses with a left hand
and Symphony counters with a three punch combo that has Shimada backing up. Shimada nods at Symphony to acknowledge the strikes.
 It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Symphony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Shimada misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symphony or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimada, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada punishes Symphony's body with a nice straight punch.
Symphony drops his hands momentarily and Shimada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimada lands the left hand.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symphony slips a jab from Shimada.
Symphony lands with a nice combination. Shimada backs away looking to recover.
Symphony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misao Shimada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shimada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symphony gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Symphony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada swats away the attempt to clinch by Symphony.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shimada there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Symphony is looking for a counter combo.
Shimada scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Symphony is rocked!
 It looks like Pontimonious Symphony has been cut.
Symphony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada scores with a jab.
Oh Symphony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony seems to have got his legs back now.
Symphony fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shimada to the ground. Symphony is now in Shimada's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Symphony preventing the sweep.
Symphony controlling from the top position.
Symphony with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada working a defensive guard here.
Shimada punching from the bottom.
Symphony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimada tries to sprawl out of it but Symphony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shimada misses.
Shimada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Symphony did well to prevent Shimada getting side control.
Symphony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shimada is on him like a limpet, forcing Symphony back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Symphony prevents it.
Symphony gets underhooks to prevent Shimada's takedown attempt.
Shimada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shimada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimada throws a hook to the side of Symphony's head but Symphony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symphony fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada lands a right hook to the body.
Pontimonious Symphony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimada misses with an uppercut.
Shimada connects with a nice looking jab.
Symphony tries a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Symphony is looking to land body kicks.
Symphony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimada pinned against the cage. Shimada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony blocks it.
Symphony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misao Shimada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misao Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimada 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misao Shimada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between An Nguyen (ranked 25232 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Willie Dixon (ranked 286 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, An Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nguyen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Nguyen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon scores with a takedown into Nguyen's guard.
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.
Nguyen striking from the bottom here.
Nguyen working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon passes Nguyen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon not doing much here.
Dixon passes to side control.
Nguyen tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
Dixon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nguyen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Dixon!
After winning the bout, Willie Dixon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Miller (ranked 2819 p4p, 3507 weight class) and Tyler Westlake (ranked 345 p4p, 401 weight class). Westlake has chosen Tek It (Sped Up) as his entrance music. Tyler Westlake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160
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BJJ White Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Westlake!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake misses with a double jab
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westlake misses with a combination
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyler Westlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
Miller with a jab.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Westlake is looking for the big counter here.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Westlake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Westlake working hard to break the clinch.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller drops Westlake with a big knee straight up the middle! Westlake is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Westlake looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
Westlake misses with a combination
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Westlake's head.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Westlake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlakes head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Westlake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller prevents Westlake from breaking the clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Westlake looks winded!
Miller just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westlake's face.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Westlake tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller 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.
Westlake throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a jab when Westlake was well out of range.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westlake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller jabs at Westlake's body.
Miller lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Westlake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Miller.
 Westlake is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Westlake is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlakes head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller pushes Westlake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Westlake is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Westlake seems to have recovered his senses.
Westlake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller has Westlake pressed against the cage.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Westlake working hard to break the clinch.
Miller has Westlake pressed against the cage, preventing Westlake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Come on Miller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miller seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Westlake's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Good body shot from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Miller 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. This is the final round!
Miller throws a series of punches but Westlake avoids them all with ease.
Miller lands with a right hand.
A cross from Miller lands.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miller throws a right hand that Westlake ducks under and follows up with a left that Westlake also avoids with ease.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westlake drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Westlake falls backwards - clearly groggy! Miller dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Miller!
After the fight, Joshua Miller 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Horishi Kagawa (ranked 3008 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Charles Maine (ranked 360 p4p, 354 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Horishi Kagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Maine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa has a takedown stuffed.
Maine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kagawa!
It looks like Charles Maine has been cut.
Horishi Kagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kagawa's half guard.
Maine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kagawa!
Kagawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maine avoids the attempt from Kagawa to control.
Kagawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maine controlling from mount.
Kagawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Maine has a good base and remains in mount.
Maine lands a big shot there that rocks Kagawa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maine controlling the pace for now.
Kagawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maine controlling from the full mount.
Kagawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine content just to control the position here.
Kagawa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maine controlling the action here.
Maine slips a nice elbow through Kagawa's hands, connecting with Kagawa's forehead.
Maine slows the pace down in half guard.
Maine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kagawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maine.
Kagawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maine is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine winds up and cracks Kagawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kagawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kagawa looking for subs from the bottom but Maine mounts him!
Maine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kagawa regains half guard.
Kagawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kagawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maine scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine stays in close to Kagawa's body and controls the position.
Kagawa is looking to stand back up but Maine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kagawa.
Maine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maine is working for a kimura but Kagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Maine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kagawa looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Maine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Maine's cut.
That's time! Kagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Kagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Maine throws out a counter right but Kagawa avoids it with no problem.
Maine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maine.
Kagawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horishi Kagawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Kagawa.
Kagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maine.
Maine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kagawa.
Maine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maine gets the takedown into side control.
Maine works to advance to full mount. Kagawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maine controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Maine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maine landing punches.
Maine controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maine landing strikes from the mount and Kagawa is in trouble!
Maine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kagawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kagawa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kagawa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maine lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maine in particular looking to stall.
Kagawa actively working from the bottom here.
Charles Maine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine working Kagawa over with strikes.
Maine passes to full mount!
Maine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Maine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maine landing strikes from the mount.
Kagawa is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagawa regains half guard.
Maine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maine trying to mount his opponent but Kagawa defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kagawa is trying to stand.
Maine lands a couple of good shots and Kagawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kagawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maine.
Kagawa is trying to stand back up.
Maine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maine is cranking Kagawa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kagawa! He's tightened the choke and Kagawa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Maine!
A relieved looking Charles Maine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Uso (ranked 4034 p4p, 2744 weight class) and Author Fonzarelli (ranked 446 p4p, 346 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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195
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199
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Uso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Author Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Uso's temple.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uso is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fonzarelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Uso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Uso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Uso is retaining full guard.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli is working Uso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
Uso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uso tries to strike from the bottom.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fonzarelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonzarelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fonzarelli is in close to Uso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands a big shot to Uso's brow.
Uso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Uso throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uso has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
Uso throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Uso tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uso has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli is in close to Uso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli distracts Uso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uso with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fonzarelli can't handle though.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
Fonzarelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uso's head.
Uso throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli looks winded!
Uso striking from the bottom.
Fonzarelli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Uso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Uso scores with a nice shot.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uso's head.
Fonzarelli won't allow Uso to sweep him here.
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli 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.
Uso tries to sprawl but Fonzarelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Uso taking some punishment here, with Fonzarelli in his half guard.
Uso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uso tries to get out of the position.
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Uso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uso tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fonzarelli lands with a punch from half guard.
Fonzarelli blocks the strikes from Uso.
Fonzarelli lands strikes from half guard.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uso is rocked!
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uso is looking to improve his position.
Oh Uso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uso landing small, sideways elbows.
Uso seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli distracts Uso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uso trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uso thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli stands up over Uso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Uso's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sikke Vonnegut (ranked 2643 p4p, 2757 weight class) and Brandon Rose (ranked 217 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brandon Rose enters the cage!
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147
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sikke Vonnegut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Rose!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rose keeps control of Vonnegut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vonnegut breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Vonnegut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a powerful jab.
Vonnegut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut lands with a nice body punch.
Vonnegut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vonnegut, as that shot connected.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vonnegut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Rose tries to clinch up.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vonnegut counters with a left to the body.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose passes Vonnegut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose.
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonnegut is trying to control but can't.
Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Vonnegut is working away.
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vonnegut is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold.
Rose controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut is not content to let Rose control the position.
Vonnegut is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vonnegut is looking to improve his position.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut wants to get back to full guard.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonnegut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonnegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose punching from mount but Vonnegut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vonnegut avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rose fails to take his opponent's back.
Rose unloads with some shots from mount but Vonnegut bucks and avoids them well.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vonnegut is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Vonnegut lands.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose wants to clinch but Vonnegut slips to the side
and Vonnegut counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Vonnegut counters with a nice body shot.
Sikke Vonnegut is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Rose misses with a combination
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonnegut digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Vonnegut catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose is rocked!
Vonnegut moves in close and cracks Rose with a massive right hand! Rose, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vonnegut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikke Vonnegut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Blevins (ranked 2076 p4p, 3937 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 275 p4p, 439 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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165
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163
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blevins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blevins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blevins ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Blevins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blevins throws a leg kick but McCoy checks it.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Blevins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blevins.
Blevins throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
Blevins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Blevins.
Blevins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy's head backwards.
Blevins throws a head kick that misses
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blevins looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.
McCoy misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blevins counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCoy's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blevins.
Blevins lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.
Blevins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
Blevins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blevins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. Blevins saw that one coming.
Blevins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blevins avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Blevins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blevins scores with a hook.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blevins connects with the punch.
Crunch! Blevins slams his shin into McCoy's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blevins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blevins.
Blevins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Blevins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnold Blevins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blevins cracks McCoy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blevins scores with a head kick. McCoy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blevins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Blevins.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blevins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Blevins.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
Blevins misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by McCoy as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins thumps McCoy with a low kick.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Blevins slips the punch.
McCoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blevins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blevins moves out of range of the strikes.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blevins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blevins is looking to chop away at McCoy's legs.
Blevins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blevins duly obliges.
Blevins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevins scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blevins.
Blevins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blevins.
Blevins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Blevins is looking to score with low kicks.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blevins.
Blevins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from McCoy misses.
McCoy connects with a body shot that sends Blevins's belly button to the back.
Blevins throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blevins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCoy clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that round.
That's time! Blevins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as McCoy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blevins doesn't seem phased though.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
Blevins slips under a jab from McCoy.
Blevins throws a one two combo.
That kick from Blevins tenderised McCoy's leg. McCoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blevins misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Blevins.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Blevins avoids them all with ease.
Blevins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blevins.
Blevins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Blevins tries to counter by clinching up but McCoy breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy jabs Blevins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnold Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy checks a low kick from Blevins.
McCoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blevins tries to land a leg kick but McCoy saw it coming and moves away.
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!
McCoy misses with a combination
and Blevins counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Blevins fails to land.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blevins lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy can't find room to land a body shot as Blevins controls the action.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Blevins lands a left hand.
Blevins misses with some punches.
McCoy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCoy lands a left hand.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blevins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Blevins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blevins throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blevins clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blevins misses with a head kick.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Blevins avoids it with no problem.
McCoy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Blevins misses.
McCoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blevins backs up against the cage.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Blevins coming out on top.
Blevins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
Blevins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCoy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Blevins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blevins lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
Nice jab there from Blevins.
Blevins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCoy is out of range.
Blevins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
Blevins misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy cracks Blevins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blevins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCoy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blevins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 873 p4p, 1632 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 64 p4p, 104 weight class). Manu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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146
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manu doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitsugaya lands with a right hand.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Manu is just out of range.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Manu scores with a hook.
Manu lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Manu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
Hitsugaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manu throws out the jab.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Manu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
A big left from Manu misses.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Manu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya lands with a nice body punch.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Manu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitsugaya lands with a straight right. Manu didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Manu finds it's target.
Hitsugaya cracks Manu with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a series of punches but Manu moves out of range.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Hitsugaya does no damage.
Manu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hitsugaya throws a combination that misses
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu missing with a left hand there. Hitsugaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya jabs at Manu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Manu.
A big right from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manu throws a jab when Hitsugaya was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Manu moved out of range.
Manu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Manu looks to land a left hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manu blocks a jab.
Manu throws out a counter right but Hitsugaya avoids it with no problem.
Hitsugaya connects with a right hand. Manu shakes it off.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as Manu strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu needs to keep his hands up - Hitsugaya had a free shot at his head there.
Manu connects with a single shot there.
Manu scores with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manu. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Jab from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manu! But no joy.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Manu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Manu lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
A little feinted left hand from Hitsugaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that misses
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitsugaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut. Manu saw that one coming.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good jab.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manu moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that Manu ducks under and follows up with a left that Manu also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Manu manages to avoid it.
Manu lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitsugaya cracks a nice hook into Manu's ribs.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitsugaya defending well as Manu loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from Manu.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitsugaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a big counter combination but Manu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya moves forwards but Manu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitsugaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manu misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Manu misses with a straight right.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
Manu works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu misses with an uppercut. Hitsugaya saw that one coming.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu connects with a crisp jab.
Manu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manu has time to react.
Manu loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya connects with a looping right hand.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manu misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hitsugaya coming out on top.
Hitsugaya lunges at Manu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manu's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitsugaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
A big left from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips under a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitsugaya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manu in his tracks.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hitsugaya connects with a jab.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya scores with a three punch combo!
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
Manu lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitsugaya 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshiro Hitsugaya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 1235 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Jon Meril (ranked 181 p4p, 160 weight class). Lucky Lemon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Meril!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meril misses with a wild combination.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Meril there.
Meril pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meril misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meril.
It looks like Lucky Lemon has been cut.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Jon Meril is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meril jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon defending well as Meril loads up on a big left hand.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Meril misses.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril connects with a nice looking jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meril might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemon.
Meril misses the jab.
Lemon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meril fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Meril throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril lands with a good body shot.
Meril takes a swing at Lemon's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Meril has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meril lands with a hook. Lemon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meril throws a right and a left that Lemon avoids nicely.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemon avoids the body shot from Meril.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemon in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
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.
Meril clobbers Lemon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meril throws the left hand but Lemon avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon moves out of range as Meril strikes.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
Meril's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemon under the eye.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril connects with a crisp jab.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meril.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril misses with a left hand
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Meril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemon was well out of range. Poor timing from Meril.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a good cross that connects.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lemon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemon moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril scores with a nice right hand.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
Meril jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lemon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on Lemon's shoulder, as Lemon tries to avoid the shot.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon avoids it easily.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lemon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meril scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meril throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meril with a hook.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lemon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meril looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemon is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon moves away from the strike by Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meril punishes Lemon's body with a nice straight punch.
Meril throws a jab when Lemon was well out of range.
Lemon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Meril finds it's way through Lemon's defenses.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meril.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Lemon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Meril misses with a shot to the body
and Lemon counters with a nice body shot.
Meril lands a jab to the nose.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Meril misses.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril throws a shot from downtown. Lemon moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meril. Lemon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Lemon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril with a jab.
Meril rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Meril coming out on top.
Meril throws a hook but Lemon blocks it.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but Lemon slips the punch.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon takes one to the side of the head.
Meril throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Meril.
Meril appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Lemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Meril does no damage.
A punch combination from Meril misses.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril misses with a straight left.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemon.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Lemon walks into a stiff left hand from Meril.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meril slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meril cracks Lemon with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril digs a good hook to Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a body shot
and Lemon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meril throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemon feinted with a counter takedown.
Meril missing with a left hand there. Lemon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lemon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meril.
Meril tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemon.
Lemon is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Meril.
Meril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.
Lemon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meril misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon slips under a jab from Meril.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril cracks Lemon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Lemon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Meril connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemon's hands.
Meril misses with a hook.
Lemon attempts a counter takedown but Meril avoids it well and moves away.
Meril misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemon misses the target.
Meril tests Lemon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril digs a good body shot into Lemon's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemon walks into a jab.
Meril throws a shot to the body.
Meril throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemon.
Lemon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meril slips a straight right by Lemon.
Meril fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril lands a right hook to the body.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Lemon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Meril.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meril jabs at Lemon's body.
Meril misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon slips a jab from Meril.
Lemon throwing a counter right hand but Meril manages to avoid it.
Lemon ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
It looked like Lemon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Meril - just one landing.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lemon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemon at a distance.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemon moves away.
Meril darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lemon has his takedown stuffed
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Meril.
Lemon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 43:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 43:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 367 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Tukya Downe (ranked 34 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Downe's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Shoot to Thrill. Tukya Downe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Dayton !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tukya Downe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downe looks for a takedown but Dayton sprawls well.
Dayton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Downe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Downe controlling him for the moment.
Dayton managing to control the position.
Downe stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Downe trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Downe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dayton stuffs the takedown.
Dayton throwing a counter right hand but Downe manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Downe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Small Dayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tukya Downe.
Downe shoots in looking for a takedown. Dayton tries to sprawl out of it but Downe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dayton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Downe avoids it well and moves away.
Downe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dayton is trying to control but can't.
Dayton is staying active underneath Downe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dayton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dayton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dayton is trying to keep Downe in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dayton has locked up a guillotine! Dayton 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Downe is holding on here and Dayton must be using up a lot of energy. Downe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dayton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tukya Downe was interviewed post fight and said 'What a scam!!!'.
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