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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by TSUNAMI. Tyron Romero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyron Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turshatov gets a clinch.
Turshatov pulls guard effortlessly.
Turshatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turshatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romero is sitting in close to Turshatov's body. Turshatov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Romero is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Romero is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Turshatov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexey Turshatov!
In his post fight interview, Alexey Turshatov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Diggs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Danny Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Barns should have avoided that one.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Barns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diggs is refusing to be controlled, as Barns sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns prevents Diggs from improving his position.
Barns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barns trying to mount his opponent but Diggs defends it.
Diggs is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barns trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs controls Barns momentarily but Barns frees himself.
Barns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diggs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barns!
Barns holds on to Diggs as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barns is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diggs.
Barns controls the position.
Diggs throwing strikes here but Barns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Diggs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barns turns into him and now he's in Diggs's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barns with a nice head shot there.
Barns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barns cracks Diggs with a solid left hand.
Barns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs 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.
Barns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barns trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Barns cracks Diggs with a solid left hand.
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!
Barns scoring with some ground and pound.
Barns is in close to Diggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barns has gone for a leg lock! Diggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barns's guard.
Diggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Barns is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggs is doing well to control the position and prevent Barns from advancing to side control.
Barns passes into side control, despite Diggs's attempt to control the position.
Diggs is looking to regain half guard here but Barns keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barns is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns trying to control the action but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Diggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diggs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs is trying to control Barns's posture but Barns avoids it.
Barns moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diggs wants to control but Barns postures up.
Barns is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to control but Barns postures up.
Barns working the ground and pound from side control.
Barns working the ground and pound.
Barns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Danny Barns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs wants to control but Barns postures up.
Barns in side control, throwing shots but Diggs defends.
You can see the frustration on Diggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barns cracks Diggs with a big elbow.
Diggs is rocked!
Barns in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Diggs looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barns turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Barns!
Danny Barns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abbot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Primative. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hale Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Hale Caesar has been cut.
Caesar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abbot's half guard.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Caesar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Caesar manages to pass to mount!
Caesar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Caesar with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Caesar scoring with strikes but Abbot is staying in there.
Tony Abbot's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abbot because Caesar loaded up on that one.
Caesar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abbot is surviving well by controlling Caesar's body position as best he can.
Caesar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tony Abbot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Abbot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hale Caesar!
Hale Caesar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Juric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nigel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Branko Juric!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Juric instigates a clinch.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Juric has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Juric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juric.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Nice elbow from Juric.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Juric lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Juric lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Juric slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Juric gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Juric lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Juric gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Juric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Juric controls his hands.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juric blocks an uppercut.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Juric lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Juric blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juric.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz tries to work over Juric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juric just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Juric.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juric lands a nice elbow.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juric is struggling to control the position.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Juric - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juric stalling.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz trying to stall but Juric improves his position.
Juric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juric avoiding damage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juric lands an elbow inside.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Juric dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Juric doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Juric. Juric maintains the clinch.
Branko Juric seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Juric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juric is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juric has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juric has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Juric in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Diaz tries a body shot but Juric blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to break free but Juric pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juric.
Juric content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Juric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Juric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Juric stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juric lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juric is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juric has his back to the cage.
Juric stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juric is keeping busy.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juric backwards.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juric backwards.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Juric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juric blocks an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juric is keeping busy.
Juric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Nigel Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Juric keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz is working Juric over against the cage.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz jabs Juric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juric. Juric circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Juric is rocked!
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Juric eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Juric is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Juric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juric scrambles back to his feet.
Juric wants to clinch.
Juric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juric instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juric circles away quickly and effectively.
Juric seems to have recovered his senses.
Juric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juric takes the fight into the clinch.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Juric.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Juric holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Juric.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Juric's head.
Juric being controlled against the cage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Juric controls his hands.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Juric takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juric content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Juric improves position.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Juric tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Juric gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Juric is controlling the position.
Diaz tries to work over Juric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Juric has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Juric is controlling him.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Juric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz cracks Juric with a nice body shot.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Juric tries to tie him up.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz taking a breather.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz presses Juric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Juric controls his hands.
Diaz tries to stall but Juric uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juric blocks a body shot from Diaz.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juric pressing his opponent against the cage.
Juric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Juric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Juric.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juric has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nigel Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Diaz!
Nigel Diaz 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Khmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Black Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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249 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Khmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caesar Black Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Khmer tenderised Black Jr's leg. Black Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black Jr misses with a combination
and Khmer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black Jr won't be happy with that.
Black Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Khmer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Khmer working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khmer trying to control the action but Black Jr is working from the bottom.
Khmer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Black Jr!
Khmer landing strikes from the mount and Black Jr is in trouble!
Khmer wants to control the pace but Black Jr is squirming around nicely.
Khmer 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.
Khmer has control of Black Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Khmer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khmer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khmer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Black Jr is trying to stand.
Khmer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black Jr, who protects the arm well.
Black Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Khmer tries to advance to mount but Black Jr denies him.
Khmer just content to control the position.
Khmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khmer advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black Jr tries to buck Khmer off but Khmer takes his back!
Khmer working for a choke but Black Jr is defending well.
Khmer is persistently looking for the submission but Black Jr is defending it well.
Khmer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
Black Jr trying to get back to his feet but Khmer is in full control for now.
Khmer looking for the RNC.
Black Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Khmer is persistently looking for the submission but Black Jr is defending it well.
Black Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Black Jr is trying to remain composed but Khmer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Black Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Khmer is looking to control Black Jr but Black Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Khmer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black Jr is trying to stand back up.
Black Jr fending off the submission attempt from Khmer.
Black Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Khmer has his arm under Black Jr's chin here. Game over son! Khmer squeezes tightly and Black Jr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnold Khmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace Jr comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Ron Mexico will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Wallace Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Mexico!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mexico throws a hook but Wallace Jr blocks it.
Mexico dives in for a single leg takedown but Wallace Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace Jr lands a right hand.
Mexico jumps guard but Wallace Jr stands there with Mexico around his waist. Mexico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace Jr.
Mexico has Wallace Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
William Wallace Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Mexico.
Mexico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mexico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mexico misses with the combination.
Wallace Jr sends Mexico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wallace Jr is motioning to the referee to let Mexico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Ron Mexico has been cut.
Wallace Jr lands a big right hand that sends Mexico crashing to the mat! Wallace Jr stays standing though and waves Mexico back to his feet!
Mexico is rocked!
Wallace Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mexico is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace Jr finish him?
Mexico looks winded!
Wallace Jr digs a good hook to Mexico's body.
Mexico seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Premium CT in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Wallace Jr.
Mexico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mexico circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wallace Jr. Mexico falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wallace Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace Jr!
A victorious William Wallace Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Butch Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
Copeland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamrock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shamrock working the ground and pound but Copeland is defending the strikes.
Copeland is looking to regain half guard here but Shamrock keeps moving and retains side control.
Copeland is still trying to improve position.
Shamrock is working Copeland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Copeland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock trying to control the position but Copeland is working away.
Copeland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shamrock off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shamrock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shamrock for a finish.
Copeland throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Copeland somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shamrock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Copeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamrock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shamrock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Copeland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shamrock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock is trying to defend against the choke here but Copeland has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Copeland Tightens the hold and Shamrock taps out furiously! Copeland displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Copeland!
After the fight, Butch Copeland 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Fistur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistur has chosen FATE as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Fistur!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a body punch but Fistur moves out of range.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fistur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fistur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrett misses with a straight right.
Barrett throws a jab when Fistur was well out of range.
Fistur throws a sloppy head kick and Barrett moves out of range easily.
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Fistur throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Fistur lands an uppercut.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fistur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fistur lands with a right to the head.
Fistur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fistur.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Fistur moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fistur wants to land a leg kick but Barrett is out of range.
Fistur slips a jab from Barrett.
Fistur slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Barrett.
Barrett throws a hook but Fistur avoids it easily.
Barrett moves in looking to clinch but Fistur pushes him off.
Fistur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fistur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fistur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fistur manages to avoid it.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistur.
Fistur tries to bum rush Barrett with a series of wild strikes but Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrett tries to clinch up.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fistur moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Barrett.
Fistur misses with a head kick.
Barrett misses with an uppercut. Fistur saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fistur has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fistur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Fistur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fistur blocks a jab.
Fistur misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistur throws a sloppy head kick and Barrett moves out of range easily.
Barrett misses with a straight left.
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Fistur moved out of range.
Fistur tries a head kick but it misses.
Fistur throws a head kick but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fistur ducks right into an uppercut from Barrett.
Fistur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrett's head.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fistur moves away.
Fistur tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrett connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fistur misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Barrett.
Fistur scores with a head kick.
Barrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fistur moves away from the strike by Barrett.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Fistur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fistur swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrett.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Fistur.
Fistur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrett.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Fistur ducks down to avoid it.
Fistur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fistur moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Barrett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fistur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barrett works Fistur's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fistur looks to throw the jab but Barrett is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a sloppy right hand. Fistur should have avoided that one.
Barrett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fistur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrett misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fistur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrett throws out the jab.
Barrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Fistur.
Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fistur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fistur.
Fistur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fistur throws out a loose jab but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fistur defending well as Barrett loads up on a big left hand.
Fistur throws a leg kick but Barrett sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fistur motions for Barrett to come forward. Fistur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fistur lands a head kick!
Fistur blocks a jab.
Fistur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Barrett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barrett throws a good cross that connects.
Fistur tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Barrett finds it's way through Fistur's defenses.
Fistur tries to bum rush Barrett with a series of wild strikes but Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fistur cracks the inside of Barrett's front leg.
Barrett slips a straight right by Fistur.
Barrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fistur's hands.
Fistur lands a lovely overhand right.
Fistur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeremy Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fistur throws a looping overhand right but Barrett ducks down to avoid it.
Fistur misses with a looping left.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Fistur ducks down to avoid it.
Barrett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrett swings for the body but Fistur moves out of range.
Fistur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fistur misses with an uppercut. Barrett saw that one coming.
Fistur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Fistur moves out of range as Barrett strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistur staying out of range there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barrett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fistur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fistur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Fistur moved out of range.
Fistur moves out of range of the strikes.
Fistur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrett.
Fistur throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett forces Fistur back against the cage and clinches.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Fistur avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fistur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fistur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fistur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Fistur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fistur tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett works on Fistur's body with a couple of short punches.
Fistur is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fistur.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Fistur tries to land knees in the clinch but Barrett avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett presses Fistur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Fistur avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Jeremy Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrett lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Fistur controls the action.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett works on Fistur's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fistur takes a shot to the head.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Barrett is leaning against Fistur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Fistur is rocked!
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistur is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fistur can do to turn this around?
Barrett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fistur with a big uppercut! Fistur tries to clinch up but Barrett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fistur to the mat! Fistur covers up and Barrett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Barrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Barrett 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominic Berzins!
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, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins keeps the fight on the outside.
Berzins throws out a loose jab but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berzins under the eye.
Berzins moves away from the strike by Patton.
Patton's coach down at Hardcore Fitness Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Patton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patton tries to break the clinch but Berzins is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berzins.
Berzins misses with the head strike.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berzins tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patton.
Berzins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Berzins.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Berzins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berzins.
Patton wants to break free but Berzins has control.
Berzins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins is working Patton over against the cage.
Patton blocks a body shot from Berzins.
Berzins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patton up against the cage.
Berzins has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Berzins tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Berzins back against the cage.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berzins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berzins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berzins has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berzins lands with a right to the head.
Berzins lands with a short shot to the head.
Berzins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berzins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Berzins.
Berzins stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Berzins.
Berzins keeps control of Patton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike.
Berzins misses with the head strike.
Patton is trying to maintain a safe position but Berzins gets an underhook and turns Patton into the cage.
Patton misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Berzins fails to land.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berzins misses with a punch to the body.
Berzins lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Patton.
Berzins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berzins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patton is trying to break free.
A short right from Berzins.
Berzins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Berzins.
Berzins blocking some punches.
Patton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berzins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berzins lands an uppercut.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Berzins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berzins lands with a short shot to the head.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patton working aggressively here.
Berzins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Berzins gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berzins lands a left hand.
Patton wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berzins blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Berzins.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berzins.
Berzins prevents Patton from breaking the clinch.
Patton is trying to push Berzins away but Berzins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Berzins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Berzins misses its intended target.
Berzins drives through and clinches with Patton against the cage.
Berzins lands an uppercut.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berzins swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Berzins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berzins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Patton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patton.
Berzins moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Berzins tries to move into range but Patton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patton avoids the body shot from Berzins.
Berzins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Berzins's shoulder, as Berzins tries to avoid the shot.
Patton loads up on a big right hand but Berzins slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzins misses with the combination.
A jab from Patton misses.
Rick Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins blocks a jab.
Patton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berzins finds it's way round the side to connect with Patton's head.
Berzins drops Patton with a beautiful combination! Patton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Berzins is looking for the KO!
Patton is rocked!
Dominic Berzins is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton misses with a few strikes there.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Patton moves away from the strike by Berzins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Patton seems to have recovered his senses.
Patton throws a right hand that misses
and Berzins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patton throws out a loose jab but Berzins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton throws a sloppy body shot
and Berzins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berzins clinches with his opponent.
Berzins has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berzins presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Berzins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berzins is stalling here.
Berzins pushes Patton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berzins scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Berzins.
Patton is breathing heavily.
Berzins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patton.
Berzins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berzins.
Berzins digs a right hand into Patton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patton's gas tank.
Berzins lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Berzins.
Berzins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berzins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Berzins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berzins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berzins digs a right hand underneath Patton's ribcage. Patton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berzins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
Berzins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berzins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Berzins.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berzins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Berzins taking a breather.
Berzins throws a big uppercut that drops Patton! More strikes from Berzins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton lies dazed against the cage as Berzins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Berzins!
Dominic Berzins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliotore Gesufale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elliotore Gesufale!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesufale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Contreras working aggressively here.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras tries to break free but Gesufale pushes him back against the cage.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Gesufale lands a good knee to the midsection. Contreras won't want to take too many of those.
Gesufale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
Gesufale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Contreras can't break the clinch.
Contreras lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gesufale scores with a knee to the head.
Gesufale missing with knees to the body.
Gesufale lands an elbow just above Contreras 's eye.
Gesufale lands an elbow just above Contreras 's eye.
Contreras throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gesufales head.
Gesufale pushes off an throws an elbow but Contreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gesufale looking to throw knees to the head but Contreras is blocking nicely.
Contreras is trying to force a seperation but Gesufale has the dominant position.
Gesufale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Contreras lands with a left to the head.
Gesufale throws an elbow that misses.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch but Gesufale keeps him there for the moment.
Contreras tries to break the clinch but Gesufale is controlling the position.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras takes an elbow to the temple.
Gesufale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gesufale lands an elbow inside.
Alejandro Contreras's cut is getting worse.
Gesufale lands a knee to the body.
Gesufale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gesufale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Contreras's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contreras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gesufale has Contreras pressed against the cage, preventing Contreras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gesufale landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Gesufale.
Contreras blocks the elbow strike.
Gesufale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Contreras.
Gesufale pushes off an throws an elbow but Contreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gesufale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alejandro Contreras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gesufale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gesufale lands an elbow just above Contreras 's eye.
Gesufale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch but Gesufale keeps him there for the moment.
Gesufale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gesufale trying to land knees to the body.
Contreras lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Gesufale looks winded!
Contreras tries to circle away but Gesufale has him pinned against the cage.
Contreras working aggressively here.
Contreras misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras lands with a right to the head.
Gesufale lands an elbow inside that Contreras shrugs off.
Contreras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gesufale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gesufale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Gesufale is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Contreras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Gesufale.
Contreras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
Gesufale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gesufale has Contreras pressed against the cage, preventing Contreras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gesufale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Contreras's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contreras.
Gesufale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contreras lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Gesufale has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gesufale misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras avoids a wild elbow strike from Gesufale.
Contreras is trying to force a seperation but Gesufale has the dominant position.
Gesufale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gesufale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Contreras tries a body shot but Gesufale blocks it.
A knee to the head by Gesufale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gesufale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contreras is defending well for now.
Gesufale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Contreras avoids it.
Contreras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Contreras misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Gesufale.
Contreras avoids the elbow strike from Gesufale, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contreras takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Alejandro Contreras's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've been informed that Gesufale has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gesufale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Contreras's face.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gesufale throws an elbow that misses.
Contreras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Contreras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch but Gesufale keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contreras tries to circle away but Gesufale has him pinned against the cage.
Gesufale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Contreras misses with the head strike.
Gesufale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Contreras avoids it.
Contreras lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliotore Gesufale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Contreras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab lands there for Contreras.
Contreras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contreras connects with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gesufale in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gesufale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Contreras checks a leg kick.
Contreras closes the distance and clinches.
Gesufale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gesufale misses with a knee strike.
Contreras scores with a shot to the side of Gesufale's head.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Gesufale is controlling him.
Contreras is trying to break free.
Contreras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gesufale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Gesufale misses with a knee strike.
Gesufale working Contreras over with knees to the body.
Gesufale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Contreras's defenses.
Gesufale lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesufale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Contreras.
Gesufale with a knee to the head.
Gesufale is breathing heavily.
Gesufale lands a nice elbow.
Gesufale looking to throw knees to the head but Contreras is blocking nicely.
Gesufale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gesufale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Contreras's brow.
Contreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contreras misses with the combination.
Gesufale throws a body kick that misses.
Gesufale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gesufale misses with a body kick.
Gesufale tries to clinch up but Contreras circles away and keeps his distance.
Gesufale tries to work over Contreras's front leg with a kick but Contreras checks it.
Gesufale tries to close the distance and clinch but Contreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras blocks the body kick.
Gesufale is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Contreras.
Gesufale darts in trying to clinch
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Contreras is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gesufale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Contreras is able to avoid easily.
Contreras misses with an uppercut.
Contreras misses with a few strikes there.
Gesufale throws a push kick but Contreras slaps the foot to one side.
Gesufale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gesufale throws a low kick, looking for Contreras's leg but Contreras calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gesufale throws a low kick, looking for Contreras's leg but Contreras calmly moves out of range.
Gesufale tries to clinch up but Contreras circles away and keeps his distance.
Contreras drives through and clinches with Gesufale against the cage.
Gesufale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gesufale trying to land knees to the body.
Contreras gets through Gesufale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Contreras tries to break the clinch but Gesufale is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gesufale throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Contreras.
Contreras lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gesufale backwards.
It looks like Elliotore Gesufale has been cut.
Contreras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gesufale has him pressed against the cage.
Gesufale lands an elbow inside.
Gesufale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.
Gesufale misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gesufale avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Gesufale lands an elbow inside that Contreras shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alejandro Contreras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elliotore Gesufale!
Elliotore Gesufale is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Elliotore Gesufale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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