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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Smith (ranked 3044 p4p, 342 weight class) and Kirill Semenov (ranked 3086 p4p, 344 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kirill Semenov enters the cage!

Smith
vs
Semenov

181 cm
26
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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, Arnold Smith!
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, Kirill Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenov unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a hook but Semenov avoids it easily.
Smith misses the body punch
and Semenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Semenov moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semenov thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Semenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Semenov checks the leg kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenov moves away.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Semenov. Beautiful body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Semenov misses its intended target.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Semenov.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Semenov moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Semenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenov manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Semenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Semenov avoids it.
Semenov misses the jab.
Semenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Semenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov slips a jab from Smith.
Semenov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Semenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
The crowd cheers as Semenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith tries to bum rush Semenov with a series of wild strikes but Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Semenov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Semenov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Semenov's head but Semenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Semenov.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Semenov moves away from the strike by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A big left from Smith misses.
Semenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Semenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Semenov moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semenov is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenov lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Semenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Semenov clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Semenov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Semenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a body punch but Semenov moves out of range.
Semenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Semenov's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Semenov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Semenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semenov! But no joy.
Semenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Semenov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenov lands an overhand right.
Semenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenov works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Semenov jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Semenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Smith is rocked!
Semenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Semenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semenov! But no joy.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Semenov.
Semenov clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Semenov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Semenov!
Kirill Semenov 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Izquierdo (ranked 1908 p4p, 230 weight class) and Jese Gonzales (ranked 3623 p4p, 387 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Izquierdo
vs
Gonzales

190 cm
26
216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Izquierdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jese Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izquierdo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jese Gonzales has been cut.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.

Izquierdo tries to sprawl but Gonzales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Izquierdo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Izquierdo wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Izquierdo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Izquierdo.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Izquierdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izquierdo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Izquierdo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izquierdo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Izquierdo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Izquierdo is controlling Gonzales 's trapped leg to prevent Gonzales from advancing to side control.
Izquierdo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Izquierdo trying to hold on to Gonzales 's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Izquierdo is working from the bottom.
Izquierdo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzales 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzales 's back!

Izquierdo has one arm under Gonzales 's neck. Gonzales is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Izquierdo manages to get his arm free though and Gonzales is in a world of trouble! Izquierdo sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Gonzales turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Izquierdo!
Our winner, Ivan Izquierdo, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 3210 p4p, 175 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 2625 p4p, 144 weight class). Denis Denisov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Faber
vs
Denisov

168 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Faber misses
and Denisov counters with a stiff right hand.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Faber counters with a quick kick to the body but Denisov blocks it.
Denisov connects with a body shot that sends Faber's belly button to the back.

Faber gets a double leg takedown into Denisov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber is standing up over Denisov. Denisov looks to escape but Faber dives into side control.
Denisov is trying to work for a sweep but Faber has mounted him!
Denisov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denisov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denisov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov trying to control the hands but Faber won't let him.
Faber misses with a punch to the head.
Denisov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber lands with a hammerfist to the side of Denisov's head.
Faber missing with strikes.
Denisov trying to get back to his feet but Faber is in full control for now.
Faber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faber tries to get the hooks in deep but Denisov pushed the leg off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Denisov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Denisov for a finish.
Faber avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands.
Denisov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Faber's guard. Nice work there by Denisov.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faber is keeping the position for now.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Denisov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Denisov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Faber slaps away a takedown attempt from Denisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faber tries to counter by clinching up but Denisov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Denisov on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Faber, which made it look bad.
Urijah Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.

Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Faber holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faber pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Faber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Denisov lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Denisov striking from his own guard.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Faber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov controlling Faber's posture.
Denisov wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov is striking from the bottom but Faber uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber passes to full mount!
Denisov is just holding on here. Faber manages to take his back.
Denisov trying to control the hands but Faber breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denisov tries to escape but Faber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Faber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Denisov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Denisov sneaks out the side door and pushes Faber away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faber tries a head kick but it misses.
Denisov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Denisov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faber's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Faber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denisov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Denisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denisov's guard.

Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Denisov controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.

Denisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov striking off his back.

Denisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Urijah Faber!

Urijah Faber wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between I Just Fight And Win K (ranked 4126 p4p, 215 weight class) and Marko Stunt (ranked 2187 p4p, 124 weight class). I Just Fight And Win K has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Just Fight And Win K
vs
Stunt

172 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

155 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, I Just Fight And Win K!
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, Marko Stunt!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by And Win K or perhaps it was just good defense by Stunt, which made it look bad.

Stunt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into And Win K's guard.

And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And Win K has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And Win K keeping moving, preventing Stunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Stunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And Win K has his foot on Stunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stunt works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

And Win K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.

Stunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stunt trying to control but And Win K is working from the bottom.

Stunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but And Win K sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stunt somewhat.
And Win K closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stunt circles away.
Stunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but And Win K defends it well.
And Win K shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stunt but Stunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Just Fight And Win K. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stunt slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win K, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from And Win K.
And Win K is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stunt dives in for a single leg takedown but And Win K sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And Win K gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stunt wants to control from the top but And Win K keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Stunt dominated that round.
That's time! And Win K's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stunt leaves And Win K with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Stunt misses with a takedown attempt - And Win K sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stunt.
I Just Fight And Win K has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Stunt.

Stunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And Win K has his foot on Stunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stunt works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win K keeping moving, preventing Stunt from controlling successfully.

And Win K throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And Win K working for a triangle but Stunt defends it easily.
And Win K will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunt advances position into side control!
And Win K manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Stunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And Win K is working for a kimura here but Stunt manages to reverse the position and he's now in And Win K's guard.
Stunt trying to control but And Win K is working from the bottom.

Stunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And Win K had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stunt defends it easily.

And Win K is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunt passes into half guard.

Stunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stunt passes to full mount!

Stunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stunt looking to control but And Win K is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And Win K is in all sorts of trouble here.

Stunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Stunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows And Win K to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Marko Stunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
And Win K is looking for a sweep.
Marko Stunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And Win K tries to buck Stunt off but Stunt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win K trying to remain calm as Stunt controls from the top position.
And Win K tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And Win K is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And Win K sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And Win K is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stunt pulls his head out easily.
Stunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
And Win K wants to get back to full guard.
Stunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stunt.

And Win K looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stunt controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Just Fight And Win K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And Win K punching from the bottom.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Stunt.
Well Stunt 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Marko Stunt!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Marko Stunt!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Marko Stunt!

Marko Stunt wins by unanimous decision!
Marko Stunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dredd (ranked 1963 p4p, 205 weight class) and Jarrod Quincy (ranked 4380 p4p, 367 weight class). Jake Dredd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dredd
vs
Quincy

190 cm
26
231 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarrod Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Quincy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quincy continues to drive forward.
Dredd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Dredd.

Quincy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quincy stalling in the clinch.
Quincy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dredd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
Quincy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Quincy clinches with his opponent.
Dredd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quincy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quincy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quincy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quincy just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dredd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dredd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quincy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quincy lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quincy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Dredd looking for a takedown.
Quincy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quincy stalling in the clinch.
Dredd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quincy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dredd jumps guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dredd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quincy prevents it.
Dredd being controlled against the cage.
Quincy prevents the takedown attempt.
Quincy gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Quincy.
Dredd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quincy walks away with a smile on his face. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quincy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quincy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quincy stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quincy digs a right hand into Dredd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dredd's gas tank.
Quincy lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
A short left from Quincy.
Still in the clinch, Quincy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Quincy.
Quincy lands a shoulder strike.
Quincy lands a shoulder strike.

Quincy breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.

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

Quincy forces Dredd back against the cage and clinches.
Quincy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy lands a right hand.
A short right from Quincy.
Quincy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quincy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quincy prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dredd slips a jab and a cross from Quincy.
Dredd feinted with a counter takedown.

Quincy instigates a clinch.
Dredd jumps guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quincy just leaning against Dredd, taking a breather.
Quincy is pushing Dredd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Quincy.
Quincy lands an uppercut.

Quincy breaks the clinch.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Quincy throws a counter combo.
Jake Dredd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dredd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quincy counters with a stiff right hand.
Quincy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Quincy pushes Dredd up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd tries to pull guard but Quincy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quincy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dredd has Quincy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quincy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quincy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dredd tries to score a body lock takedown but Quincy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dredd tries to score a body lock takedown but Quincy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy taking a breather.
Dredd jumps guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dredd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dredd tries to pull guard but Quincy holds him up against the cage and eventually Dredd drops back down to his feet.
Dredd wants to take the fight to the mat but Quincy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but Quincy has him pressed against the cage.
Dredd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quincy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quincy lands a left hand.
Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quincy works on Dredd's body with a couple of short punches.
Quincy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dredd up against the cage.
Quincy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Quincy.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Quincy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Quincy moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Quincy manages to get underhooks.
Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quincy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Quincy to work.
Dredd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quincy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quincy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quincy is pushing Dredd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Quincy pushes Dredd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quincy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dredd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quincy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quincy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jarrod Quincy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quincy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarrod Quincy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Quincy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but Quincy has him pressed against the cage.
Quincy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.

Quincy manages to break the clinch.
Jake Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quincy's waist but Quincy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dredd off to one side.

Quincy takes the fight into the clinch.
Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quincy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Quincy breaks the clinch.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Quincy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Quincy takes the fight into the clinch.
Dredd jumps guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd fails to pull guard.
Quincy pushes Dredd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Quincy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quincy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd is working for takedown but Quincy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quincy presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy scores with a shoulder strike.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Quincy.
Quincy leaning against his opponent.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Quincy.
A short right from Quincy.
Quincy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Dredd is rocked!
Quincy lands a left hand.
Oh Dredd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quincy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quincy creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Dredd drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarrod Quincy!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Mikhailov (ranked 3935 p4p, 152 weight class) and Lao Mung (ranked 4220 p4p, 163 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Mikhailov
vs
Mung

195 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lao Mung!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mung connects with a body shot that sends Mikhailov's belly button to the back.
Mung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mung throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Mikhailov finds it's way through Mung's defenses.
Mikhailov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mung.
Mung throws a shot from downtown. Mikhailov moves away and avoids it.
Mikhailov blocks a head kick by Mung.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhailov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mung throws a low kick but Mikhailov moves out of range easily.

Mung rushes Mikhailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mikhailov working hard to break the clinch.
Mikhailov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mung tries to stall but Mikhailov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mikhailov pushes off an throws an elbow but Mung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikhailov stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mung digs a right hand underneath Mikhailov's ribcage. Mikhailov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mikhailov misses with an elbow strike.
Mikhailov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mikhailov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mung.
Mikhailov blocks a body shot from Mung.
Mikhailov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mung controls his hands.
Mikhailov working aggressively here.
Mung swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhailov has Mung pressed against the cage.
Mung just leaning against Mikhailov, taking a breather.
Mung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mung is trying to stall.
Mung blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Mung is controlling him.
Mikhailov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Mikhailov gets control of Mung's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mikhailov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhailov working a defensive guard here.
Mung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikhailov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mung's guard.

Mung looking to control.
Mung keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
Mung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhailov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mung striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhailov any problems.
Mikhailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mung is retaining full guard.
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 Ivan Mikhailov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov tries to counter with a takedown but Mung is quick to defend against it.
Mung slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Mikhailov.

Mung gets tackled into the cage by Mikhailov. Mikhailov maintains the clinch.
Mung stalling the fight.
Mung blocking some punches.
Mung avoids a wild elbow strike from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov wants to break free but Mung has control.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Mung has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Mung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Mikhailov breaks the clinch.
Mikhailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mung can do to turn this around?
Mung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mung throws the left hand but Mikhailov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mung lands with a slapping head kick.

Mikhailov instigates a clinch.
Mung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mikhailov letting Mung take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mikhailov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mikhailov to the mat. Mikhailov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mung trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikhailov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mung, into his guard.

Mung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikhailov stopping the sweep attempt from Mung.
Mikhailov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Mung keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mikhailov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mikhailov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mikhailov throws an elbow but Mung slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mikhailov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mikhailov wants to control but Mung is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mung is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mikhailov trying to control the position but Mung is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Mung.

Mikhailov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Mikhailov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mung is looking for a sweep.
Mikhailov working away.
Mikhailov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mung is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mikhailov advances to full mount.
Mung is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mung reaches up and holds on to Mikhailov to control the position.
Mung wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mung is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mikhailov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mung is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Mikhailov!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Domicio (ranked 1514 p4p, 174 weight class) and Ben Smith (ranked 1057 p4p, 124 weight class). Smith has chosen Bleached - Hard to Kill as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben Smith enters the cage!

Domicio
vs
Smith

171 cm
26
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Domicio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domicio.
Domicio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Domicio moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

Domicio instigates a clinch.
Domicio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Domicio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domicio tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domicio has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.

Domicio decides to pull guard.
Domicio is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.

Domicio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domicio looking for a sweep. Not yet Domicio, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Domicio working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Domicio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Domicio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Domicio is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Domicio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Domicio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.

Smith is trying to control the position but Domicio postures up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Domicio from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Domicio tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domicio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Domicio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Domicio misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Domicio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Domicio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domicio.

Domicio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domicio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Domicio is controlling him
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domicio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Domicio wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

Domicio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Domicio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Domicio trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Domicio throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Domicio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Domicio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Domicio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to control but Domicio is having none of it.
Smith stops Domicio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domicio wants to control the action but instead Smith gets a body lock and reverses into Domicio's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domicio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Domicio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Domicio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Domicio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Lucio Domicio has been cut.
Domicio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Domicio persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.

Domicio has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Domicio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Domicio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Domicio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Domicio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Domicio stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Domicio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Domicio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domicio is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Domicio tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Domicio has control of the leg.
Domicio trying to control the pace.

Domicio is looking for a kimura here.

That's two 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.
Domicio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!

Domicio tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Domicio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Domicio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Domicio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Lucio Domicio!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Lucio Domicio!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Lucio Domicio!

Lucio Domicio wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Hammer (ranked 2000 p4p, 207 weight class) and Lord Mephistopheles (ranked 1628 p4p, 182 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Mephistopheles

200 cm
24
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

220 cm
26
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fritz Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lord Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mephistopheles fails with a takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mephistopheles.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Mephistopheles shoots in.
As Mephistopheles tries to get set, Hammer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mephistopheles manages to avoid the attempt.
Fritz Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily

and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Mephistopheles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mephistopheles tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mephistopheles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mephistopheles backwards.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mephistopheles backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mephistopheles looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Mephistopheles backwards.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer is pushing Mephistopheles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mephistopheles with a poor takedown
and Mephistopheles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Lord Mephistopheles has been cut.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mephistopheles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Mephistopheles's ribs.

Hammer sends Mephistopheles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hammer is motioning to the referee to let Mephistopheles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Mephistopheles is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer moves in close and cracks Mephistopheles with a massive right hand! Mephistopheles, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fritz Hammer!
After winning the bout, Fritz Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Larsson (ranked 700 p4p, 97 weight class) and John Bessant (ranked 1459 p4p, 197 weight class). Larsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. John Bessant has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunner Larsson's chin.

Larsson
vs
Bessant

182 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Bessant!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson slips under a jab from Bessant.
Larsson defending well as Bessant loads up on a big left hand.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Bessant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Bessant misses.
Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant scores with a sloppy right hand. Larsson should have avoided that one.
Bessant throws a combination that misses

and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
Bessant wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Larsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bessant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bessant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bessant is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bessant's head.
Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bessant can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stands up over Bessant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson cracks Bessant with a solid left hand.
Bessant wants to sweep here but Larsson controlling him for the moment.
Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larsson content to stall in guard here.

Larsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bessant has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bessant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson stands and throws Bessant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bessant tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bessant tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessant throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Larsson tries to counter by clinching up but Bessant breaks away and moves out of range.
Larsson walks into a straight right hand from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses

and Larsson counters with a single leg into guard. Bessant didn't expect that.
Larsson stays in close to Bessant's body and controls the position.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Bessant's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Larsson lands a couple of digs.
Bessant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bessant wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson stops Bessant from standing up.
Larsson passes Bessant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bessant is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessant avoid being mounted?
Larsson is taking a breather. Bessant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Larsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bessant trying to control here.
Larsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Larsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bessant?
Larsson lands a couple of good shots and Bessant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bessant could be in trouble here!
Larsson scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bessant grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bessant covers up after that shot from Larsson.

Bessant is rocked!
Larsson lands a series of strikes from the back and Bessant goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson!
Gunner Larsson 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jantan (ranked 448 p4p, 65 weight class) and Reno Rocca (ranked 2104 p4p, 254 weight class). Jantan comes to the cage accompanied by Ramstein- Du Hast. Rocca has chosen Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid as his entrance music. Reno Rocca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jantan
vs
Rocca

178 cm
26
197 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Jantan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reno Rocca!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jantan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rocca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocca.
Jantan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocca taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocca.
Jantan misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocca.
Rocca misses with a punch to the body.
Jantan can't get the takedown.
Jantan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Jantan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca lands a body punch.
Rocca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jantan backwards.
Rocca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jantan is breathing heavily.
Rocca is stalling here.
Rocca scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jantan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocca avoids a wild elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocca.

It looks like Joseph Jantan has been cut.
Rocca slowing the pace effectively.
Rocca lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rocca.
Rocca dodges an elbow strike from Jantan.
Rocca dips a shoulder and cracks Jantan with a mighty uppercut! Jantan falls back against the cage and Rocca unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jantan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocca screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca is the new middleweight champion!
As Reno Rocca got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.