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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saverio Fabbri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepito Sangria (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.

Fabbri
vs
Sangria

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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, Saverio Fabbri!
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, Pepito Sangria!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fabbri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sangria quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Sangria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabbri controlling the action here.
Fabbri prevents Sangria from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabbri lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabbri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fabbri in particular looking to stall.
Fabbri slips a nice elbow through Sangria's hands, connecting with Sangria's forehead.
Fabbri is nestled in close to Sangria, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabbri lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabbri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Sangria looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Fabbri there.
Fabbri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fabbri lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabbri not doing much here.
Fabbri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Sangria is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabbri is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sangria is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fabbri fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sangria from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fabbri! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saverio Fabbri!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janghong Pasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Squad (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.

Pasty
vs
Squad

181 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Janghong Pasty!
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, Dave Squad!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasty scores with a jab to the body.
Pasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Squad momentarily.

It looks like Dave Squad has been cut.
Pasty misses with a body shot.
Squad flicks out a counter leg kick but Pasty steps away.
Pasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squad only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Pasty drops Squad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Squad looks back up at him and smiles so Pasty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Squad is rocked!
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!
Pasty finds Squad's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Squad flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Pasty lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Squad will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janghong Pasty!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlotte Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine King (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.

Hardwood
vs
King

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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, Charlotte Hardwood!
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, Jermaine King!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hardwood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardwood stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Hardwood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hardwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Hardwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardwood tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hardwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardwood is proving hard to escape from.

Hardwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.

King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardwood is one step ahead there.
Hardwood scoring with punches to the head and body.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardwood is one step ahead there.
Hardwood wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Hardwood preventing the sweep.
Hardwood forces his way into half guard.

Hardwood is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! King is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlotte Hardwood!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Douglas (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.

Jenova
vs
Douglas

198 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
261 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sephiroth Jenova!
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, James Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenova is looking for a counter combo.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas fails with the takedown.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jenova lands a jab to Douglas's midsection.
Jenova tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenova throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Douglas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenova.

It looks like James Douglas has been cut.

Jenova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglas, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenova lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas is working for takedown but Jenova is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenova takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas looks winded!
Jenova scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Jenova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova lands a right hand.
Douglas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenova.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Jenova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
Jenova tries to break the clinch but Douglas is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Jenova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenova blocks a body shot from Douglas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
Jenova works on Douglas's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas prevents Jenova from breaking the clinch.
Come on Jenova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jenova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova blocking some punches.
Jenova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Jenova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Jenova is leaning against Douglas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenova is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglas has double underhooks.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sephiroth Jenova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Douglas's cut.
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.

Jenova lands a big right hand that sends Douglas crashing to the mat! Jenova stays standing though and waves Douglas back to his feet!
Jenova throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas wants to counter with a clinch but Jenova pushes him away.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That has opened up James Douglas's cut even more.
Jenova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jenova rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
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!
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Douglas tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Douglas tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Jenova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sephiroth Jenova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
Douglas tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova lands a right hand.

The cut above James Douglas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jenova as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Douglas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenova's efforts to push away.
Jenova can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenova cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Jenova scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Jenova digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenova can't break the clinch.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jenova.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.

James Douglas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Douglas takes a shot to the head.
Jenova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenova lands a body punch.
Jenova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenova gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenova.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Douglas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sephiroth Jenova!
Sephiroth Jenova decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (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.

Schopenhauer
vs
Winters

181 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Schopenhauer!
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, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winters lands in his opponent's guard.

Schopenhauer pushes a forearm under Winters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Winters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Schopenhauer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Dog (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.

Chan
vs
Dog

188 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Chan!
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, War Dog!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Dog shoots in for a double leg but Chan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and Dog ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog unleashes a big counter combination but Chan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnny Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Dog.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Dog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Chan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dog has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Chan.

It looks like War Dog has been cut.
Dog is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is trying to push Chan away but Chan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dog dodges an elbow strike from Chan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dog's brow.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dog blocks the elbow strike.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Chan tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dog working aggressively here.
Chan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dog's brow.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Dog tries to stall but Chan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chan misses with a straight right.

Dog rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chan lands an elbow just above Dog 's eye.

That has opened up War Dog's cut even more.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
A jab from Chan misses.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Chan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Dog has managed to clinch.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dog's defenses.

The cut above War Dog's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at War Dog's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Chan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sitko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Fistur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistur has chosen FATE as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sitko
vs
Fistur

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Sitko!
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, Willy Fistur!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitko.
Fistur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitko walks away with a smile on his face. Fistur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sitko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko is leaning against Fistur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitko to keep the fight standing.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.
Fistur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fistur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur is trying to break the clinch but Sitko is controlling him.
Fistur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fistur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Sitko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko stops a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fistur goes for a takedown attempt but Sitko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistur shoots in and drives through. Sitko sprawls well.
Sitko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fistur manages to circle out of the way.
Fistur has his takedown stuffed

and Sitko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitko cracks Fistur with a nice body shot.
Sitko presses Fistur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sitko.
Fistur wants a takedown.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitko is pushing Fistur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitko lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Sitko has Fistur pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fistur drops back down to his feet.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fistur blocking some punches.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitko misses with some punches.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur is trying to force a seperation but Sitko has the dominant position.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitko misses with a body punch.
Sitko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fistur wants a takedown but no success here.
Fistur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fistur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitko walks away with a smile on his face. Fistur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sitko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fistur shoots in and drives through. Sitko sprawls well.

Sitko has Fistur up against the cage in a clinch.
Fistur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko won't allow it.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fistur has Sitko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fistur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitko pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sitko clinches up with Fistur and pushes him back against the cage.
Fistur is trying to drag Sitko to the mat but Sitko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sitko.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fistur takes a shot to the head.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistur or not.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Fistur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fistur tries to throw a body punch but Sitko avoids it by throwing Fistur back against the cage.
Sitko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistur tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitko digs a right hand into Fistur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fistur's gas tank.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fistur jumps guard but Sitko stands there with Fistur around his waist. Fistur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fistur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fistur can do to turn this around?
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko is pressed up against the cage. Fistur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitko down to the mat. Sitko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitko to keep the fight standing.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko blocking some punches.
Fistur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistur struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitko controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitko.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistur looking for a takedown.
Sitko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a punch to the body.
Fistur wants a takedown.
Fistur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko avoiding damage.
Johnny Sitko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fistur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitko is defending well.
Sitko gets underhooks to prevent Fistur's takedown attempt.
Fistur is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Sitko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko digs a right hand underneath Fistur's ribcage. Fistur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur letting Sitko take a breather here.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands with a short shot to the head.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fistur drops back down to his feet.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sitko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fistur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitko's waist but Sitko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fistur off to one side.
Fistur doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sitko counters by clinching up.
Fistur goes for a takedown attempt but Sitko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.

Sitko closes the distance and pushes Fistur back into the cage.
Sitko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fistur up against the cage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Sitko as the two fighters clinch.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fistur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fistur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitko.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Fistur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a shot to the body.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
Fistur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitko fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sitko takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
Sitko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willy Fistur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistur tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitko cracks Fistur with a nice body shot.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko won't allow it.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fistur is working for takedown but Sitko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitko.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Fistur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sitko.
Fistur tries to work over Sitko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitko is defending well.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko prevents the takedown attempt.
Fistur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Sitko as the two fighters clinch.
Sitko scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitko stops a takedown attempt from Fistur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitko.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
Fistur trying to stall but Sitko improves his position.
Sitko digs a right hand underneath Fistur's ribcage. Fistur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko has him pressed against the cage.
Sitko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fistur.
Johnny Sitko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitko prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Sitko.
Sitko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Sitko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sitko!
A very excited looking Johnny Sitko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jester Kiwi (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.

McGuiness
vs
Kiwi

194 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paddy McGuiness!
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, Jester Kiwi !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuiness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuiness throws a hook to the side of Kiwi 's head but Kiwi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi .
McGuiness ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi .
Kiwi misses with an uppercut
and McGuiness counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Jester Kiwi has been cut.
Kiwi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for McGuiness.
Kiwi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiwi misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Kiwi lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuiness doesn't seem phased though.
Kiwi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiwi . McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from McGuiness lands.
Kiwi connects with a single shot there.
Kiwi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Kiwi coming out on top.
McGuiness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuiness misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiwi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGuiness gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kiwi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy McGuiness!
The defeated Jester Kiwi had this to say: 'i in joy the pain lose is still joy for me'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jr McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierce Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen AC/DC - Highway to Hell as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jr McDonald
vs
Hart

173 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Product Of Champions

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Jr McDonald!
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, Pierce Hart!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Hart's head back.
Hart throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
Hart walks into a left hand.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
Hart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Hart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab from McDonald.
A big right from Hart misses.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Hart's defenses.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
McDonald throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
Hart swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Hart needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Hart throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Hart slips under a jab from McDonald.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hart looks winded!
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Hart is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Hart working aggressively here.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
Hart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald drops Hart with a huge uppercut! Hart drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McDonald is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jr McDonald!
Pierce Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'GOD BLESS YOU '.