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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hando Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hando Dijkman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chulainn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dijkman drives through with a takedown into Chulainn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Dijkman from controlling successfully.
Dijkman prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Dijkman throwing strikes from guard but Chulainn blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dijkman gets to his feet - Chulainn follows without any prompting.
Dijkman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dijkman closes the distance and clinches up with Chulainn, looking for a takedown. Dijkman pushes Chulainn against the cage but Chulainn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn tries to score a body lock takedown but Dijkman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chulainn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dijkman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown.
Dijkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dijkman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chulainn slaps away a takedown attempt from Dijkman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Dijkman.
Dijkman darts in looking for a takedown but Chulainn gets double underhooks and turns Dijkman into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is working for takedown but Dijkman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dijkman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Dijkman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chulainn has Dijkman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dijkman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Dijkman manages to get underhooks.
Chulainn is working for takedown but Dijkman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chulainn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dijkman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dijkman tries to escape but Chulainn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chulainn tries to get the hooks in deep but Dijkman pushed the leg off.
Dijkman breaks Chulainn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dijkman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hando Dijkman.
Dijkman swats away the attempt to clinch by Chulainn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dijkman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dijkman moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.
Dijkman scores with a one two! Chulainn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dijkman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chulainn tries to avoid it but Dijkman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chulainn to the ground. Chulainn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dijkman tries to clinch up.
Dijkman throws a sloppy head kick and Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Dijkman tries for a takedown but Chulainn circles away easily
and Chulainn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dijkman wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn trying to control but Dijkman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hando Dijkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dijkman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dijkman has his takedown stuffed
and Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Chulainn has Dijkman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dijkman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dijkman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chulainn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dijkman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chulainn but Chulainn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Craig Chulainn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hando Dijkman.
Dijkman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dijkman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chulainn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn takes the fight into the clinch.
Dijkman tries to land a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks with his arms.
Chulainn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chulainn is trying to drag Dijkman to the mat but Dijkman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chulainn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dijkman prevents it.
Chulainn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dijkman prevents it.
Dijkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chulainn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dijkman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dijkman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dijkman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Dijkman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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. Dijkman connects with a nice short shot to Chulainn's temple.
Dijkman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dijkman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dijkman controlling the action here.
Chulainn is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkman.
Dijkman stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dijkman is trying to control. Chulainn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chulainn pushes Dijkman off looking to stand but Dijkman dives back in and keeps control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hando Dijkman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chulainn moves in looking to clinch but Dijkman pushes him off.
Chulainn circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dijkman throws a right hand that Chulainn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chulainn also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hando Dijkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dijkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dijkman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chulainn pinned against the cage. Chulainn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chulainn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dijkman counters with a takedown into side control.
Dijkman controlling from side mount.
Dijkman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chulainn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hando Dijkman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiters Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jupiters Cock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cock misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pudzianowski is defended easily by Cock.
Cock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cock.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Cock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cock as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cock catches Pudzianowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cock connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock instigates a clinch.
Cock swings wildly with an uppercut but Pudzianowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cock throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cock has Pudzianowski pushed against the cage.
Cock misses with a punch to the body.
Cock throws a head punch that misses.
Cock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
A short right from Cock on the inside.
Pudzianowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Cock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Cock.
Cock is trying to stall.
Cock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski tightens his grip and picks Cock up, before dumping him to the ground. Cock manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cock trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a double leg but Cock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Cock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pudzianowski doesn't seem phased though.
Cock connects with a body shot that sends Pudzianowski's belly button to the back.
Cock with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cock. Pudzianowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cock. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock lands with an uppercut that bounces Pudzianowski off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cock punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Cock lands a really nice looking cross but Pudzianowski seems unphased.
Pudzianowski moves forwards but Cock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Cock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pudzianowski gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Cock throws a head punch that misses.
Cock misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiters Cock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cock misses the target.
Cock closes the distance and clinches.
Cock stalling in the clinch.
Cock misses with a body punch.
Cock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to drag Cock to the mat but Cock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cock tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Cock lands a left hand.
Cock misses with a punch on the inside.
Cock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Cock.
Cock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pudzianowski is keeping busy.
Pudzianowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski is taking a breather. Cock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pudzianowski wants to pass to mount but Cock is defending the position.
Pudzianowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Cock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Cock tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cock tries to stall but Pudzianowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pudzianowski or not.
Cock lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cock.
Cock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Cock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Cock.
Cock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski is looking to control Cock's arms but Cock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pudzianowski has his back to the cage.
Cock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cock struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cock pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Cock misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski has Cock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pudzianowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cock tumbling to the mat - Pudzianowski dives into Cock's guard.
Cock controls Pudzianowski momentarily but Pudzianowski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiters Cock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pudzianowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cock lands a really nice looking cross but Pudzianowski seems unphased.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cock is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Cock circles away and we're back to standing.
Cock connects with a crisp jab.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cock.
Cock lands a nice looking body shot.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Cock.
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cock trying to control but Pudzianowski postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cock gets caught napping as Pudzianowski dives in and scores a takedown. Cock manages to retain guard.
Pudzianowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cock throws a jab but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cock swivels and escapes.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Cock shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cock connects with a looping right hand.
Cock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pudzianowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Pudzianowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cock clobbers Pudzianowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pudzianowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Pudzianowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Cock which made him look bad.
Cock moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pudzianowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Cock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jupiters Cock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pudzianowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jupiters Cock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cock 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiters Cock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sanosuke Sagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karch Kurrai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanosuke Sagara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karch Kurrai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurrai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sagara's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sagara looking for submissions off his back.
Sagara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kurrai passes into side control!
Kurrai has control of an arm but Sagara manages to advance to Kurrai's back!
Kurrai can't escape the position.
Kurrai is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sagara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sagara sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kurrai taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sanosuke Sagara!
In defeat, Karch Kurrai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dont talk to me right now '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usain Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier comes into the arena with Voodoo Music blaring out of the sound system. Bolt has chosen Could you be loved as his entrance music. Francois Duvalier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Usain Bolt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolt pulls guard successfully.
Bolt wriggles free and stands up.
Nice jab there from Duvalier.
Usain Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt throws a head kick that misses
and Duvalier counters with a straight right hand.
Bolt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolt throws a right and a left that Duvalier avoids nicely.
Bolt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Duvalier avoids them all with ease.
Duvalier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolt at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Bolt moves out of range as Duvalier strikes.
Duvalier clobbers Bolt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duvalier digs a good body shot into Bolt's ribs.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Duvalier tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duvalier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duvalier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duvalier throws a shot from downtown. Bolt moves away and avoids it.
Bolt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duvalier circles away.
Francois Duvalier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Bolt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
Duvalier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francois Duvalier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duvalier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolt.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Duvalier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Duvalier as Bolt shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt looks winded!
Bolt fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier stuns Bolt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolt shoots in for a double leg but Duvalier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duvalier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvalier lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duvalier cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duvalier throws a series of strikes that have Bolt backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Duvalier.
A shot to the liver by Duvalier. Beautiful body shot.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duvalier's waist but Duvalier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duvalier catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duvalier stuns Bolt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duvalier.
Duvalier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolt.
Bolt tries to clinch but Duvalier moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt fails to land the takedown.
Duvalier's corner calls for a 1-2. Duvalier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Duvalier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duvalier cracks Bolt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bolt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Duvalier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bolt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Usain Bolt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to him, but it doesn't motivate me. I don't like losing anyways.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Box Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortland Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Box Fresh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh throws a series of punches but Cartwright avoids them all with ease.
Cartwright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fresh scores with a head kick. Cartwright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fresh misses with a wild body shot.
Fresh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Fresh trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Fresh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is not content to let Fresh control the position.
Cartwright wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Fresh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fresh won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Fresh is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Fresh is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Fresh tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Fresh is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fresh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fresh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Fresh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fresh defends well.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fresh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fresh is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fresh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fresh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fresh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fresh has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fresh passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortland Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fresh looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Fresh drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Fresh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fresh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fresh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fresh being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright working for submissions but it's allowed Fresh to get to half guard.
Fresh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Fresh is controlling well.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Fresh's head to control him but Fresh postures up.
Fresh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Fresh throwing shots but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Fresh thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fresh blocks the strikes from Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fresh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fresh trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fresh pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Fresh trying to control from Cartwright's half guard. Cartwright has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cartwright controls Fresh momentarily but Fresh frees himself.
Fresh wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cortland Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fresh's half guard.
Fresh wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright throwing shots but Fresh is blocking nicely.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fresh defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortland Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartwright throwing shots but Fresh is blocking nicely.
Fresh won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Fresh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fresh is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fresh avoid being mounted?
Fresh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Fresh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fresh to regain full guard.
Fresh keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is really struggling to control Fresh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Fresh is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh looking to control.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fresh is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fresh.
Fresh is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fresh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fresh wanted to stand there but Cartwright had control of the position.
Fresh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fresh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fresh has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Cortland Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fresh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Fresh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cartwright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fresh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Box Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fresh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortland Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cortland Cartwright!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junji Kodama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Boy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junji Kodama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Boy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Boy.
Johnny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kodama. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kodama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kodama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kodama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kodama is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Kodama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kodama looking to finish Boy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kodama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kodama lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Johnny Boy has been cut.
Kodama landing shots from mount.
Boy is rocked!
That has opened up Johnny Boy's cut even more.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kodama! Boy is hurt baaadly! Kodama is firing away with more strikes - Boy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junji Kodama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is striking but Gracie is not phased and passes to half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries to control but Johnson wriggling 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!
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gracie. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gracie. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shia Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antua Safao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayan Taveras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antua Safao has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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267 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antua Safao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dayan Taveras!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safao shoots in looking for a takedown. Taveras tries to sprawl out of it but Safao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taveras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taveras misses with a double jab.
Taveras throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safao.
Safao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taveras!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Safao misses with the ground and pound.
Safao working the ground and pound but Taveras is defending the strikes.
Taveras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Safao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taveras tries to escape but Safao is in control.
Safao lands an elbow.
Safao tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Safao seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taveras tries to escape but Safao is in control.
Taveras regains half guard, as Safao was trying to land strikes.
Safao working Taveras over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taveras looks like he's trying to stand up.
Safao wants to take a breather but Taveras is having none of it.
Safao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taveras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Safao is nestled in close to Taveras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Safao prevents Taveras from standing back up.
Taveras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Safao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taveras tries to kick Safao off but Safao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Safao trying to control from half guard but Taveras is working away.
Safao drops an elbow to the side of Taveras's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taveras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Safao.
Taveras is trying to stand back up but Safao is controlling him
Safao lands with a punch from half guard.
Safao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Safao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taveras's head.
Safao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Safao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taveras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Safao.
Safao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Safao winds up and cracks Taveras with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Safao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Safao thows a huge punch but Taveras dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taveras wants to get back to his feet.
Taveras pushes Safao off and gets back to his feet.
Safao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taveras as he avoids it easily.
Taveras slaps away a takedown attempt from Safao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antua Safao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taveras as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Safao.
Taveras throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Safao is breathing heavily.
Taveras comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taveras shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Safao eats them both and turns towards Taveras to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taveras's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taveras duly obliges.
Safao darts in looking for a takedown but Taveras gets double underhooks and turns Safao into the cage.
Taveras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taveras misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Taveras. That snapped Safao's head back.
Safao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Safao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taveras avoids it really well and circles away.
Taveras cracks Safao's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Safao slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Taveras can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dayan Taveras!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Severino Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos comes to the cage accompanied by Paraiba Masculina. Lodbrok has chosen If I Had a Heart as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Severino Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Ragnar Lodbrok has been cut.
Campos looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Campos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lodbrok.
A punch lands to the side of Lodbrok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch.
Lodbrok has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Campos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Campos up.
The referee is taking a good look at Campos as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lodbrok!
Lodbrok punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lodbrok punishes Campos with strikes from the back mount.
Lodbrok connects with a couple of big shots that have Campos covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Campos! Lodbrok fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lodbrok!
An out of breath Ragnar Lodbrok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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