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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
165 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Kelly!
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, Piston Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kelly.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Horiguchi breaks away and moves out of range.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Horiguchi.
Kelly sizes up Horiguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
A low kick from Horiguchi is predictable there
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Charlie Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Horiguchi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Horiguchi finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Kelly.
Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily.
Horiguchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kelly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horiguchi's hands.
Kelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horiguchi blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horiguchi.

Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Horiguchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Horiguchi stalling in the clinch but Kelly improves position.
Kelly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Horiguchi controls his hands.
Kelly blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Horiguchi gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi is leaning against Kelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Horiguchi as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Horiguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Horiguchi trying to stall but Kelly improves his position.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
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 Charlie Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Kelly lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Horiguchi 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.
No joy there for Horiguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Horiguchi gets tackled into the cage by Kelly. Kelly maintains the clinch.
Horiguchi looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horiguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Horiguchi keeps control of Kelly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Horiguchi is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horiguchi has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Horiguchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Piston Horiguchi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horiguchi avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly looking to stall.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horiguchi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horiguchi lands a right hand.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horiguchi misses with an elbow over the top.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Horiguchi lands a body punch.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Horiguchi.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piston Horiguchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Horiguchi slips a straight right by Kelly.
Horiguchi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Horiguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.

Horiguchi darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Kelly taking a breather.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horiguchi as Kelly tries to tie him up.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horiguchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Horiguchi.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Horiguchi looking to stall.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi avoiding damage.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horiguchi.
Kelly presses Horiguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Horiguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Kelly tries to break free but Horiguchi pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horiguchi is defending well for now.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Horiguchi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to control Horiguchi's arms but Horiguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly taking a breather.
Horiguchi blocks an elbow strike.
Kelly taking a breather.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Horiguchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Horiguchi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelly avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Horiguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi misses with an elbow strike.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly blocks the elbow strike.
Horiguchi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Horiguchi dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Horiguchi.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Kelly gets through Horiguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Horiguchi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Horiguchi with a knee to the head.
Kelly stalling.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Piston Horiguchi.
I think Horiguchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



178 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
192 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


Highland Clothing


Highland Clothing


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Jacques Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalle Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kettu as Machado shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a jab to the head.

Kettu lands a big uppercut and Machado crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Machado looks OK. Kettu waves Machado back to his feet!

Machado is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacques Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Machado tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kettu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kettu!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
86%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Time Bomb by Rancid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marcin Kowalski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.



182 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
191 cm
23
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan Franks!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Marcin Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Franks slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a combination

and Franks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kowalski! Franks lets Kowalski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Kowalski 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!

Kowalski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kowalski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Franks is keeping the position.
Franks wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks looking to control.
Kowalski passes Franks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks trying to control but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalski is pressing down on Franks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Franks is holding on for now.
Franks has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura but Franks is defending well.

Kowalski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Franks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kowalski has cracked it and Franks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kowalski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Kowalski!
Marcin Kowalski 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.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Peter Gabriel - The Rhythm Of The Heat. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



193 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
177 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin


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Vikai Gear Island


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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slade Wilson!
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, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Wilson cracks Machado with an open hand slap.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machado backs up against the cage.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado walks into a jab.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson stalks Machado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machado's face. Machado staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson 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.


Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Wilson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Wilson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?

Machado is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Machado is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machado is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilson scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Wilson.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Wilson tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machado backs up against the cage.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machado backs up against the cage.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
Wilson works over Machado's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Machado!
An out of breath John Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!



170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
178 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mashrafe Mortaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Mortaza fails with the takedown

and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mortaza is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Mortaza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Mortaza recovers full guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mortaza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mortaza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mortaza pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Mortaza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mortaza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control but Mortaza is working from the bottom.
Mortaza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Mortaza has managed to sweep!

Mortaza trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortaza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

Mortaza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz!

Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mortaza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mortaza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mortaza tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Mortaza gets back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mortaza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Mortaza is looking to improve his position.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mortaza wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Mortaza is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Mortaza misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mortaza dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Mortaza stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Mortaza looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mortaza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mortaza, not yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushing down on Mortaza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortaza wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Mortaza is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortaza wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Mortaza is looking for a sweep.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mortaza manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
Mortaza is trying to keep Diaz in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz trying to control but Mortaza is working from the bottom.
Mortaza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mortaza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mortaza is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Mortaza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mortaza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Mortaza looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mortaza wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mortaza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Mortaza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mortaza continues to drive forward.
Mortaza shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashrafe Mortaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mortaza to the mat! Mortaza manages to get full guard.
Mortaza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mortaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Luiz Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortaza keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Mortaza blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!


No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Mortaza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Luiz Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mortaza takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Mortaza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Mortaza is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mortaza is working away from the top position though.
Mortaza is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortaza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!

Mortaza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz!
Mortaza is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Mortaza keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortaza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mortaza trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

Mortaza has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mortaza's guard.

Diaz trying to control but Mortaza is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Mortaza keeps moving.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mortaza is keeping the position.
Mortaza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mortaza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Mashrafe Mortaza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mortaza wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mortaza is having none of it.
Mortaza is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Mortaza is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz fails with the takedown.

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 Mashrafe Mortaza.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Diaz!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
25%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Lasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Lidstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



178 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
190 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Lasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicklas Lidstrom!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Lidstrom has knocked Lasson down with a huge combo! Lidstrom steps away and waves a wobbly Lasson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Gunnar Lasson has been cut.
Lidstrom connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lasson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lidstrom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicklas Lidstrom!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nucky McPharson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



168 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank


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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nucky McPharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dang Sai!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPharson shoots in for a double leg but Sai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sai's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McPharson takes a jab right on the kisser.
McPharson misses with a takedown attempt
and Sai counters with a nice body shot.

McPharson clinches up with Sai and pushes him back against the cage.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

McPharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPharson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McPharson throws a body kick that misses.
McPharson has been working on his balance at The Hut - $50, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sai.
Decent striking displayed by Sai there.
Sai tries to clinch but McPharson moves out of range.
Sai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPharson.
A left lands for Sai.

Sai moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
McPharson takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPharson has had enough of the clinch but Sai keeps him there for the moment.

McPharson breaks from the clinch.
Sai misses the shot to the body.
Sai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sai looks to land a combination. McPharson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Sai.
McPharson moves out of range as Sai strikes.
McPharson throws a head kick that misses.
Sai scores with a jab to the head.
McPharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Sai clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
McPharson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
McPharson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai blocks a body shot from McPharson.
Sai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai lands an elbow just above McPharson 's eye.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
McPharson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sai won't allow it.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPharson's brow.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McPharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped McPharson in his tracks for a moment.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPharson's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
McPharson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on McPharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
McPharson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
McPharson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sai controls his hands.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPharson's brow.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
McPharson blocks the elbow strike.
Sai prevents a body shot from McPharson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McPharson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McPharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai lands an elbow inside.

McPharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sai misses with a straight right.
Sai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dang Sai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPharson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sai lands a really nice looking cross but McPharson seems unphased.
Sai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPharson.
Sai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPharson.
McPharson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sai.
Nice shot by McPharson.
Sai throws a jab when McPharson was well out of range.
McPharson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dang Sai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!



Sai rushes McPharson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dang Sai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

McPharson manages to break the clinch.
Sai throws a good cross that connects.
Sai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sai throws a body punch but McPharson moves out of range.
Sai misses the shot to the body.
Sai misses with a straight right.
Sai throws a body punch but McPharson moves out of range.
Sai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sai connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sai jabs at McPharson's body.

McPharson moves into the clinch.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Nucky McPharson has been cut.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McPharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPharson avoids the body shot from Sai.
McPharson takes one to the side of the head.
McPharson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sai.
Sai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPharson moves away.
A jab from Sai misses.
McPharson throws a big counter combination but Sai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sai misses with a body shot.
McPharson is looking to counter punch.
Nucky McPharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPharson manages to avoid it.
Sai looks to land a left hand but McPharson moved out of range nicely.

McPharson clinches up against the cage.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPharson's defenses.
McPharson avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
McPharson tries to stall but Sai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPharson blocks the elbow strike.
Sai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
McPharson tries to work over Sai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Sai.
McPharson tries a body shot but Sai blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McPharson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sai blocks an uppercut.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPharson's brow.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped McPharson in his tracks for a moment.
McPharson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McPharson.
McPharson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
McPharson misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai avoiding damage as McPharson throws knees to the body.
Sai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPharson jumps guard but Sai stands there with McPharson around his waist. McPharson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McPharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sai is defending well for now.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
McPharson is trying to pull guard but Sai has him pressed against the cage.
McPharson tries to pull guard but Sai holds him up against the cage and eventually McPharson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nucky McPharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sai prevents McPharson from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPharson's brow.
McPharson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai keeps control of McPharson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
McPharson avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
McPharson misses with a punch to the body.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

McPharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sai thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPharson slips a jab from Sai.
McPharson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sai throws out a loose jab but McPharson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McPharson misses the target.
Sai is looking to clinch but McPharson is avoiding it.

McPharson clinches with his opponent.
McPharson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards McPharson's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
McPharson wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McPharson.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai has McPharson pressed against the cage, preventing McPharson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sai lands an elbow inside that McPharson shrugs off.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped McPharson in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dang Sai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nucky McPharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Sai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

McPharson closes the distance and pushes Sai back into the cage.
McPharson tries to work over Sai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPharson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McPharson blocks the elbow strike.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McPharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sai's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPharson blocks the elbow strike.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
McPharson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai lands an elbow that stopped McPharson in his tracks for a moment.
McPharson tries to pull guard but Sai holds him up against the cage and eventually McPharson drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPharson tries to throw a body punch but Sai avoids it by throwing McPharson back against the cage.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike.
McPharson misses with a short punch on the inside.

McPharson breaks the clinch.
McPharson fails to land with a series of punches.

McPharson has Sai up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
McPharson dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
McPharson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
McPharson tries to throw a body punch but Sai avoids it by throwing McPharson back against the cage.
McPharson blocks the elbow strike.
Sai lands an elbow just above McPharson 's eye.
McPharson tries a knee to the head but Sai blocks it.
McPharson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPharson wants to break free but Sai has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McPharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sai lands an elbow inside that McPharson shrugs off.
McPharson tries to break the clinch but Sai is controlling the position.
McPharson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from McPharson fails to land.
McPharson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sai controls his hands.
McPharson takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai blocks a body shot from McPharson.
McPharson jumps guard but Sai stands there with McPharson around his waist. McPharson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike.
McPharson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPharson's defenses.
Sai blocking some punches.
McPharson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McPharson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPharson's defenses.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sai lands a nice elbow.

McPharson is rocked!
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
McPharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sai's elbow.

McPharson jumps into guard, dragging Sai to the mat.
McPharson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McPharson tries to get out of the position.
Sai is looking to stand up but McPharson won't let him.

McPharson looking for a guillotine here but Sai defends easily.
Sai wanted to stand there but McPharson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sai got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPharson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sai has managed to get both his arms back between McPharson's legs - danger averted.
Sai wants to stand but McPharson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McPharson throws a series of punches but Sai avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPharson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nucky McPharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sai throws a jab but it's blocked by McPharson.
Dang Sai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from McPharson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dang Sai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dang Sai!

In defeat, Nucky McPharson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry lads! Next time, I'm bringing the whole of Ireland with me and we'll crumble you to pieces! '.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintonio Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



166 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
175 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin


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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintonio Vazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Nussi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez ducks under a wild hook from Nussi.

Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vazquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nussi backwards.
Nussi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vazquez.
A shot in the inside from Vazquez.
Vazquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vazquez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vazquez lands a body punch.
Vazquez lands with a light punch inside.
Nussi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vazquez works on Nussi's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nussi misses with a punch to the body.
Vazquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vazquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nussi can't break the clinch.
Vazquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nussi can't break the clinch.
Nussi is trying to break the clinch but Vazquez is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vazquez lands a body shot.
Vazquez is leaning against Nussi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Vazquez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Nussi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vazquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Vazquez as the two fighters clinch.
Vazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nussi backwards.
Nussi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazquez's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Vazquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nussi tries to break the clinch but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Vazquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nussi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nussi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazquez works on Nussi's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazquez.
A short right from Vazquez on the inside.
Vazquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nussi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazquez won't allow it.
Nussi wants to get back to striking at distance but Vazquez won't allow it.
Vazquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vazquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vazquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Vazquez is working Nussi over against the cage.
Nussi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vazquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Vazquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nussi misses with a body punch.
Nussi tries to break the clinch but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Vazquez lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Vazquez.
Nussi tries to circle away but Vazquez has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nussi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vazquez.
Vazquez lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vazquez.
Nussi tries to break the clinch but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Nussi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vazquez digs a right hand underneath Nussi's ribcage. Nussi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vazquez pushes Nussi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vazquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Nussi backwards.
Vazquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vazquez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vazquez.

Nussi is rocked!
Vazquez is leaning against Nussi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nussi tries to break free but Vazquez pushes him back against the cage.
Vazquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Nussi is still on wobbly legs! Can Vazquez finish him?
Vazquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vazquez throws a big uppercut that drops Nussi! More strikes from Vazquez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nussi lies dazed against the cage as Vazquez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintonio Vazquez!
Quintonio Vazquez retains his lightweight title!
Quintonio Vazquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



188 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
185 cm
25
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tito Kerr!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt

and Hellmuth Jr counters by moving into the clinch.

Kerr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hellmuth Jr regains guard.
Kerr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellmuth Jr has momentary wrist control but Kerr slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellmuth Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellmuth Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Hellmuth Jr controls Kerr momentarily but Kerr frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right hand that misses

and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr trying to control but Hellmuth Jr is working from the bottom.
Hellmuth Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellmuth Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kerr postures up.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hellmuth Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellmuth Jr tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hellmuth Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
Hellmuth Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellmuth Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kerr cracks Hellmuth Jr with a solid left hand.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerr fails with the takedown

and Hellmuth Jr counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerr controls his hands.
Kerr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hellmuth Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kerr's efforts to push away.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hellmuth Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Kerr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellmuth Jr is defending well.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Kerr.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Kerr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr misses with a body punch.
Kerr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped Kerr in his tracks for a moment.
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 Phil Hellmuth Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tito Kerr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but Kerr moves out of range.

Kerr gets a double leg takedown into Hellmuth Jr's guard.
Hellmuth Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerr controls the pace.
Hellmuth Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep Kerr in close.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hellmuth Jr keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely.
Kerr throws a wild body kick that Hellmuth Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kerr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kerr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerr somewhat.
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr leaves Kerr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerr moves away from the strike by Hellmuth Jr.
Kerr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kerr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellmuth Jr as he jumps to the side.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Kerr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerr is just out of range.
Kerr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hellmuth Jr defends it well.
Kerr throws a hook to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Kerr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellmuth Jr takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
Kerr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hellmuth Jr defends well and Kerr ends up having to push Hellmuth Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kerr moves away and avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hellmuth Jr sprawls well. Hellmuth Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Kerr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hellmuth Jr throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range.
A jab from Kerr misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tito Kerr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tito Kerr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!



Hellmuth Jr drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerr takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Tito Kerr's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr - that landed with a thud.
Hellmuth Jr prevents a body shot from Kerr.
Hellmuth Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr has Hellmuth Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hellmuth Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Kerr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kerr.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr.

The cut above Tito Kerr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Kerr 's eye.
Kerr is trying to break the clinch but Hellmuth Jr is controlling him.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body punch.
Hellmuth Jr tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth Jr.

Tito Kerr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to break the clinch but Hellmuth Jr is controlling him.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Our winner, Phil Hellmuth Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winters has chosen US Army - We Are Soldiers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



182 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
185 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Winters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winters 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.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Winters throws out a powerful jab.
Winters lands a right hook to the body.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winters's head.
The crowd cheers as Winters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters swinging wildly here.
Winters connects with the punch.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winters lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters lands a jab to the nose.

Wright is rocked!
Wright looks up at the clock. Bad move! Winters lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wright. Winters pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Winters!
Richard Winters is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Richard Winters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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