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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zuko Haruhi (ranked 6553 p4p, 6555 weight class) and Island King (ranked 665 p4p, 666 weight class). Zuko Haruhi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuko Haruhi!
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, Island King!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haruhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Haruhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haruhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Haruhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haruhi is looking for a counter combo.
Zuko Haruhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haruhi looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Island King has been cut.
Haruhi seems to be stalking King here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! King drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zuko Haruhi!
Zuko Haruhi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I ain't surprised.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomy Nielsen (ranked 5357 p4p, 6312 weight class) and Tyler Paul (ranked 471 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomy Nielsen!
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, Tyler Paul!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Paul does it's job there.
Paul digs a good body shot into Nielsen's ribs.
Nielsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paul pushes Nielsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nielsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
Paul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paul tries a low kick but Nielsen avoids it.
Nielsen shoots and misses
and Paul counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Nielsen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Paul!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnero (ranked 3671 p4p, 5281 weight class) and Kkio Frot (ranked 429 p4p, 534 weight class). Kkio Frot has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Primo Carnero!
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, Kkio Frot!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frot tries to clinch but Carnero moves out of range.
Carnero cracks a nice hook into Frot's ribs.
Frot moves forwards but Carnero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carnero lands a nice shot that snaps Frot's head back.
Carnero lands with a straight right. Frot didn't see that one coming.
Carnero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frot.
Carnero connects with a body shot that sends Frot's belly button to the back.
Frot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carnero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carnero circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Carnero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Carnero as he connects with a hook.
 Frot is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carnero! Frot is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Carnero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Babak Akjo (ranked 4332 p4p, 5990 weight class) and Joe Exotic (ranked 485 p4p, 574 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Babak Akjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Exotic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akjo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Akjo.
As Akjo backs off Exotic throws a huge counter combo but Akjo manages to avoid it all.
Akjo misses with a straight left.
Akjo blocks a head kick by Exotic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akjo. That's going to slow Exotic down.
Akjo avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Akjo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akjo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akjo throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akjo.
Akjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akjo's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Akjo.
A swing and a miss from Akjo.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Akjo.
Akjo misses with a wild body shot.
Akjo tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Akjo moves out of range easily.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Akjo checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akjo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akjo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Akjo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Akjo.
Akjo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Akjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akjo misses with a low kick.
Exotic throws a head kick but Akjo moves out of range.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akjo.
Akjo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akjo is breathing heavily.
Exotic tries to clinch up.
Akjo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akjo misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic pushes Akjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic lands an elbow inside.
Akjo pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akjo working aggressively here.
Akjo misses with the head strike.
Exotic throws an elbow but it misses.
Akjo blocks an elbow strike.
Exotic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akjo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akjo blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice elbow.
Exotic misses with an elbow over the top.
Akjo breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Akjo misses with a hook.
Akjo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akjo throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Exotic clinches up with Akjo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akjo managing to block the knees to the body from Exotic.
Akjo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akjo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Exotic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akjo is defending well for now.
Exotic misses with an elbow strike.
Exotic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Exotic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akjo breaks the clinch.
Akjo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akjo.
Akjo throws a nice looking combination but Exotic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exotic defending well as Akjo loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Akjo avoids a wild elbow strike from Exotic.
Akjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akjo tries to break free but Exotic pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akjo avoids the elbow strike from Exotic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Exotic throws an elbow but misses.
Akjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Akjo with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Exotic.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akjo gets tackled into the cage by Exotic. Exotic maintains the clinch.
Akjo blocks an elbow strike.
Exotic lands a nice elbow.
Exotic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Akjo takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic missing with knees to the body.
Akjo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Exotic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Exotic lands an elbow that stopped Akjo in his tracks for a moment.
Exotic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Akjo blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akjo moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
Akjo misses with a wild body shot.
Akjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic throws a counter combo.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
Exotic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Exotic moves into the clinch.
Exotic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akjo avoids it.
Akjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akjo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akjo blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
A nice left hand lands by Akjo.
Akjo digs a right hand into Exotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Exotic's gas tank.
Akjo avoids the elbow strike from Exotic, against the cage.
Akjo lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Akjo gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Akjo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Exotic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Exotic is breathing heavily.
Akjo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akjo lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Akjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Exotic throws an elbow but misses.
Akjo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akjo lands with a left to the head.
Exotic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akjo is defending well for now.
Akjo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akjo breaks the clinch.
Akjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akjo is looking to land body kicks.
Akjo misses with a wild combination.
Babak Akjo is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic misses with a wild combination.
Akjo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akjo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akjo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic wants to clinch up but Akjo keeps it at a distance.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akjo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Akjo's head.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akjo avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Exotic delivers a nice body kick.
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akjo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akjo.
Exotic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Exotic dodges an elbow strike from Akjo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akjo dodges an elbow strike from Exotic.
Akjo misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akjo.
Exotic misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Exotic throws an elbow but misses.
Akjo working aggressively here.
Exotic blocks an elbow strike.
Akjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Exotic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akjo.
Exotic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akjo avoids a wild elbow strike from Exotic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Exotic.
Exotic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akjo.
Exotic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Exotic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akjo's brow.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akjo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akjo avoids it.
Akjo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akjo lands with a light punch inside.
Akjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akjo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akjo lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Exotic scores with a head kick.
Exotic tries to clinch but Akjo moves out of range.
Akjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic moves into the clinch.
Akjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akjo throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A head kick from Exotic lands but Akjo takes it in his stride.
Exotic throws a head kick that half lands.
Exotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akjo to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Exotic closes the distance and pushes Akjo back into the cage.
Akjo digs a right hand underneath Exotic's ribcage. Exotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic lands an elbow that stopped Akjo in his tracks for a moment.
Akjo working aggressively here.
Akjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akjo misses with a straight right.
Akjo misses with an uppercut.
Akjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Akjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Akjo lands but Exotic takes it in his stride.
Exotic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akjo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akjo moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Akjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akjo throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Exotic. Akjo shrugs it off though.
Exotic wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akjo throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Akjo saw that one coming.
Akjo throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic instigates a clinch.
Exotic misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akjo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akjo.
Akjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Exotic feints a jab promting Akjo to slip. Exotic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Akjo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akjo throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akjo throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic tries to clinch but Akjo moves out of range.
Exotic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akjo's head.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Exotic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akjo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
 Akjo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Oh Akjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Exotic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Exotic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 3887 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Melvin Van Dik (ranked 445 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Melvin Van Dik enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenichi Misahawa!
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, Melvin Van Dik!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Dik.
Van Dik cracks Misahawa with an open hand slap.
Misahawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Misahawa.
Van Dik throws a solid leg kick but Misahawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Dik.
Van Dik is looking to chop away at Misahawa's legs.
Van Dik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misahawa.
Van Dik scores with a jab. Misahawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Misahawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Dik is just out of range.
Van Dik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Dik jabs Misahawa right on the nose. Misahawa blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misahawa checks a leg kick.
Misahawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Dik manages to circle out of the way.
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Misahawa takes one to the chin there.
Van Dik scores with the left hand. Misahawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Dik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Dik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Dik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a big counter combination but Van Dik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Dik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melvin Van Dik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dik moves away.
Misahawa lands the left hand.
Misahawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Dik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misahawa lands with a straight right. Van Dik didn't see that one coming.
Van Dik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Misahawa counter with a right hand.
Van Dik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Dik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Misahawa instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dik.
Misahawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Misahawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misahawa clinches up against the cage.
Van Dik misses with the head strike.
Van Dik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Misahawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Dik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Dik throws an overhand right that lands on Misahawa's shoulder, as Misahawa tries to avoid the shot.
Van Dik ducks right into an uppercut from Misahawa.
Decent striking displayed by Misahawa there.
Misahawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Misahawa dodges the punch combination from Van Dik.
Van Dik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Misahawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Dik.
Van Dik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misahawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Misahawa pushes Van Dik up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dik has a couple of punches blocked by Misahawa.
Van Dik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Dik avoids it.
Misahawa lands with a light punch inside.
Van Dik swings wildly with an uppercut but Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Misahawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Dik misses with some punches.
Van Dik has a couple of punches blocked by Misahawa.
Van Dik breaks from the clinch.
Van Dik misses with a jab to the body
and Misahawa counters by clinching up.
Van Dik misses with some punches.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Dik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Dik connects with a jab.
Misahawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa slips under a jab.
Van Dik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Dik throws a body shot but no joy.
Misahawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dik throws a wild body kick that Misahawa sees coming a mile off.
Misahawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Dik at a distance.
Van Dik keeps the fight on the outside.
Misahawa tries to clinch but Van Dik moves out of range.
Van Dik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misahawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misahawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dik backwards.
Misahawa blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misahawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misahawa throws a hook but Van Dik blocks it.
Misahawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Dik throws a low kick but Misahawa moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Van Dik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Dik throws a body kick that misses
letting Misahawa counter with a right hand.
Misahawa takes a swing at Van Dik's ribcage but misses.
Misahawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Misahawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misahawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Misahawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Misahawa instigates a clinch.
Misahawa prevents Van Dik from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Misahawa.
Misahawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Dik pushes Misahawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa trying to land knees to the body.
Van Dik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misahawa has him pressed against the cage.
Misahawa stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misahawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Dik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Dik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Dik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Dik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Misahawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Misahawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Misahawa closes the distance and pushes Van Dik back into the cage.
Misahawa missing with knees to the body.
Misahawa has a couple of punches blocked by Van Dik.
Van Dik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Dik misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Dik misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Dik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misahawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Dik is defending well for now.
Van Dik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
Van Dik swings wildly with an uppercut but Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misahawa looking to throw knees to the head but Van Dik is blocking nicely.
Misahawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Dik misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dik takes a shot to the head.
Misahawa blocking some punches.
Misahawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Dik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Misahawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misahawa manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Misahawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Misahawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dik misses with a body kick.
Misahawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misahawa tries to counter by clinching up but Van Dik breaks away and moves out of range.
Misahawa moves into the clinch.
Van Dik managing to block the knees to the body from Misahawa.
Van Dik wants to break free but Misahawa has control.
Misahawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dik avoids the damage to the body.
Van Dik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misahawas head.
Van Dik working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dik.
Misahawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Dik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misahawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misahawa closes the distance and pushes Van Dik back into the cage.
Misahawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Dik won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Dik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Dik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Dik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Misahawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Dik.
Misahawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Dik, pushing him back against the cage.
Misahawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Dik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Dik is trying to stall.
Van Dik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Dik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misahawa missing with knees to the body.
Van Dik misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melvin Van Dik 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!
Van Dik looks to land a combination but Misahawa avoids it well.
Misahawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Dik.
Van Dik throws a right hand that misses
and Misahawa counters by clinching up.
Van Dik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misahawa misses with a knee to the head.
Van Dik controlling the action here for a moment.
Misahawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Dik is rocked!
It looks like Melvin Van Dik has been cut.
Van Dik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Dik is still on wobbly legs! Can Misahawa finish him?
Misahawa looking to throw knees to the head but Van Dik is blocking nicely.
Misahawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Misahawa lands a big right hand that drops Van Dik! The killer instinct kicks in and Misahawa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Misahawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Misahawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenichi Misahawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Campbell (ranked 2731 p4p, 3477 weight class) and Topham Hatt (ranked 290 p4p, 357 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Earl Campbell!
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, Topham Hatt!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatt drops his hands momentarily and Campbell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campbell closes the distance but Hatt moves to the side
and Hatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Hatt pushes him off.
Earl Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Campbell forces Hatt back against the cage and clinches.
Hatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatt blocking some punches.
Hatt misses with some punches.
Hatt lands a shot to the body.
Hatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Hatt gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatt breaks from the clinch.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Hatt tries to score with a low kick but Campbell moves his leg out of the way.
Hatt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Campbell will feel that in the morning.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell moves out of range as Hatt throws a body kick.
Hatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campbell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Hatt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hatt misses with a body punch.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatt's elbow.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatt.
Hatt is trying to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatt.
Come on Hatt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hatt fails to land.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Campbell presses Hatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hatt lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campbell.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatt's elbow.
Hatt blocks an uppercut.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Hatt.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hatt.
Hatt scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatt.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatt trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Good body shot from Hatt.
Hatt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.
Hatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campbell.
Hatt lands a shoulder strike.
Hatt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hatt avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hatt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hatt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hatt as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatt is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Hatt scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hatt.
Hatt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatt has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
A nice left hand lands by Hatt.
Hatt tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatt breaks from the clinch.
Hatt throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatt keeps Campbell at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topham Hatt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatt lands a jab.
Campbell is rocked!
Hatt jabs at Campbell's body.
Oh Campbell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatt punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Hatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Hatt keeps it at a distance.
Hatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatt scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatt cracks Campbell with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Campbell falls to his knees and Hatt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topham Hatt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obina Chuckwu (ranked 2370 p4p, 3597 weight class) and Paulo Gutti (ranked 304 p4p, 420 weight class). Obina Chuckwu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obina Chuckwu!
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, Paulo Gutti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckwu fails to land the takedown.
Gutti wants to counter with a clinch but Chuckwu pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuckwu is defended easily by Gutti.
Gutti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu with a poor takedown
and Gutti moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obina Chuckwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuckwu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chuckwu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutti lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Gutti.
Gutti connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckwu misses with a takedown
enabling Gutti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutti thuds his right hand into Chuckwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chuckwu tries for a takedown but Gutti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulo Gutti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Gutti. No joy for Chuckwu on that attempt.
Chuckwu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Gutti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chuckwu doesn't seem phased though.
Chuckwu fails to land the takedown.
Chuckwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutti finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuckwu's head.
Obina Chuckwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutti lands with an uppercut that bounces Chuckwu off the cage and back into range.
Chuckwu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gutti lands a jab to the nose.
Chuckwu fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuckwu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gutti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chuckwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Chuckwu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gutti counter with a right hand.
Gutti dips to his left and cracks Chuckwu with an uppercut!
Chuckwu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
Chuckwu thows a huge punch but Gutti dodges it nicely.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
Chuckwu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gutti is trying to stand up here but Chuckwu is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Paulo Gutti has been cut.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutti has hold of Chuckwu's hands but Chuckwu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuckwu 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.
Chuckwu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gutti is looking to escape.
Chuckwu is nestled in close to Gutti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chuckwu lands with a punch from half guard.
Chuckwu winds up and cracks Gutti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Paulo Gutti's cut even more.
Gutti looks winded!
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gutti is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.
Chuckwu winds up and cracks Gutti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuckwu lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gutti quite badly. Gutti pulls Chuckwu in close trying to recover. Chuckwu postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gutti on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gutti doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
A very excited looking Obina Chuckwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mckean (ranked 2261 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Ichiro Miyata (ranked 275 p4p, 357 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mckean!
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, Ichiro Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mckean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miyata! But no joy.
Miyata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mckean misses with a straight left.
Miyata moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miyata dips to his left and cracks Mckean with an uppercut!
Mckean on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miyata slips under a jab.
Miyata paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miyata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miyata staying out of range there.
A big right from Mckean misses.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Donk. Miyata catches Mckean right on the button with a cross.
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!
Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyata scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target.
Miyata connects with a right hand. Mckean shakes it off.
Miyata cracks Mckean with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Miyata.
Mckean throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Mckean moves forwards but Miyata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean staying out of range there.
Miyata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Mckean.
A jab from Miyata finds it's way through Mckean's defenses.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mckean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mckean momentarily.
Mckean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyata thuds his right hand into Mckean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miyata connects with a single shot there.
Mckean slips a jab from Miyata.
Mckean throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Mckean moves away and avoids it.
Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mckean moves away from the strike by Miyata.
A counter left hand to the body from Mckean misses its target.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Mckean slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyata, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckean misses with a straight right.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata scores with a sloppy right hand. Mckean should have avoided that one.
Miyata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mckean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws a hook but Mckean avoids it easily.
Miyata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mckean. Mckean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mckean blocks a jab.
Mckean misses the jab.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Miyata's shoulder, as Miyata tries to avoid the shot.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Mckean misses with an uppercut. Miyata saw that one coming.
Mckean looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mckean in his tracks.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Mckean lands with a cross.
Miyata lands with a straight right. Mckean didn't see that one coming.
Mckean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Miyata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miyata.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Mckean.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Mckean defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Mckean throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Miyata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mckean in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mckean misses with a hook.
Miyata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Mckean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mckean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mckean throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Miyata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyata scores with a nice head shot.
Mckean misses with a straight left.
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata moves out of range as Mckean strikes.
Miyata scores with a jab. Mckean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mckean thuds a left hand into Miyata's body.
Miyata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mckean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Mckean throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata slips under a jab from Mckean.
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mckean momentarily.
Miyata lands a glancing blow to the side of Mckean's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyata. That snapped Mckean's head back.
Miyata lands with a straight right. Mckean didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mckean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata staying out of range there.
A jab from Mckean misses.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Mckean misses the jab.
Miyata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata lands a nice shot that snaps Mckean's head back.
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckean.
A jab from Mckean finds it's way through Miyata's defenses.
Miyata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miyata is rocked!
Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckean finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckean circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Miyata tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mckean wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Mckean!
A less than humble Craig Mckean misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Allen (ranked 2833 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 346 p4p, 249 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Allen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Allen's legs.
Steel lands an elbow.
 It looks like Peter Allen has been cut.
Steel lands some shots froms side control.
Peter Allen's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel working away.
Allen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allen tries to get out of the position.
Steel wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Allen is rocked!
Peter Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel lands a huge shot from side control! Allen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 1124 p4p, 1641 weight class) and Rian Mckean (ranked 172 p4p, 232 weight class). Rian Mckean has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corey McGraugh's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rian Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mckean there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGraugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGraugh connects with a single shot there.
McGraugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckean looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mckean is rocked!
Rian Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mckean throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckean is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh throws a monster overhand right that drops Mckean! McGraugh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh is the new welterweight champion!
Corey McGraugh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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