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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Stewart (ranked 2990 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Ben Carrdwell (ranked 312 p4p, 325 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noah Stewart!
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, Ben Carrdwell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrdwell loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Carrdwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Ben Carrdwell has been cut.
Carrdwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Carrdwell's belly button to the back.
Carrdwell with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
Carrdwell looks winded!
Carrdwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carrdwell manages to break the clinch.
Stewart cracks Carrdwell with a good jab.
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!
Stewart jabs at Carrdwell's body.
Carrdwell has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noah Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Carrdwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Carrdwell crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noah Stewart!
An out of breath Noah Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Don (ranked 2637 p4p, 3226 weight class) and Jose Valdez (ranked 339 p4p, 402 weight class). Valdez has chosen Pump it up as his entrance music. Monty Don could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Valdez's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Monty Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Jose Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Don has managed to clinch.
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Don.
Don moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Don.
Valdez thows a body kick. Don tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Don tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Don tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Don.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Don crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valdez - the referee stops the clock and Don gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valdez. Don manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Don lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez with the counter takedown but Don avoids it easily.
Don darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Don into the cage.
Valdez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
And Valdez tries to counter it with a takedown but Don pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Don attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Don fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Don closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Don has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Don.
Don shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Don defends it well.
Don throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Don looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Valdez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Don advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don stops Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Don winds up and cracks Valdez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Don lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez is looking to escape.
Don passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valdez!
Don lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Don lands a heavy elbow.
Don is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valdez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Valdez is rocked!
Don raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valdez is still in real trouble! Can Don finish him?
Don loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Valdez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Don land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Don stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Don!
Monty Don seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Bottini (ranked 1496 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Craig Mckean (ranked 195 p4p, 201 weight class). Bottini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Proteus - Stravaganza. Craig Mckean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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7 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ciro Bottini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mckean enables Bottini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mckean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bottini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mckean working a defensive guard here.
Bottini throws a big elbow that misses.
Mckean trying to keep a closed guard but Bottini is proving a slippery customer.
Bottini throwing strikes but missing.
Bottini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckean is looking to sweep but instead, Bottini has passed into half guard.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckean can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bottini wants to free his trapped foot but Mckean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mckean wants to get back to full guard but Bottini has mounted him!
Bottini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bottini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bottini lands a big shot there that rocks Mckean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut.
Bottini dominating with strikes here.
Mckean is rocked!
Mckean takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bottini's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Bottini!
Post fight, an emotional Ciro Bottini said 'COMPRE, COMPRE, COMPRE!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Saprykin (ranked 1555 p4p, 1929 weight class) and Massi Vears (ranked 233 p4p, 290 weight class). Massi Vears struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Stanislav Saprykin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Massi Vears's chin.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stanislav Saprykin!
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, Massi Vears!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vears has closed the distance and engaged Saprykin in a clinch.
Saprykin managing to block the knees to the body from Vears.
Saprykin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vears lands a good knee to the midsection. Saprykin won't want to take too many of those.
I was talking to Saprykin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vears keeps control of Saprykin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vears tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saprykin avoids it.
Saprykin dodges an elbow strike from Vears.
Vears trying to land knees to the body.
Vears looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saprykin avoiding damage as Vears throws knees to the body.
Saprykin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vears looking to throw knees to the head but Saprykin is blocking nicely.
Vears throws a head punch that misses.
Vears tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vears misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saprykin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saprykin blocking some punches.
Vears misses with the head strike.
Vears misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saprykin.
Saprykin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saprykin stalling against the cage.
Vears misses with an elbow strike.
Saprykin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vears backwards.
Saprykin is working Vears over against the cage.
Vears can't find room to land a body shot as Saprykin controls the action.
Saprykin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vears lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saprykin avoiding damage as Vears throws knees to the body.
Saprykin is stalling here.
Vears with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saprykin lands a nice uppercut.
Vears tries a knee to the head but Saprykin blocks it.
Saprykin has had enough of the clinch but Vears keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saprykin.
Vears with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saprykin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saprykin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vears backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saprykin tries to break the clinch but Vears is controlling the position.
Saprykin has Vears pushed against the cage.
Saprykin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vears's elbow.
Saprykin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saprykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saprykin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vears.
Massi Vears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vears misses with a head kick.
Saprykin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vears is rocked!
Saprykin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vears falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saprykin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Saprykin!
Stanislav Saprykin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Chandrasekhar (ranked 1146 p4p, 1178 weight class) and Mustafa Azzi (ranked 133 p4p, 138 weight class). Jay Chandrasekhar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay Chandrasekhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Azzi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandrasekhar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandrasekhar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
Azzi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Azzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azzi ducks under a wild hook from Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar is looking to clinch but Azzi is avoiding it.
Chandrasekhar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Azzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Azzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Azzi.
Azzi moves forwards but Chandrasekhar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mustafa Azzi has been cut.
A combination from Azzi does no damage.
Jay Chandrasekhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandrasekhar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chandrasekhar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandrasekhar closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandrasekhar.
Azzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chandrasekhar fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandrasekhar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandrasekhar tries to work over Azzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azzi digs a right hand into Chandrasekhar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chandrasekhar's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azzi backwards.
Chandrasekhar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandrasekhar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azzi blocks a body shot from Chandrasekhar.
Nice body punch from Chandrasekhar.
Azzi looks winded!
Azzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar lands a shoulder strike.
Azzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandrasekhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandrasekhar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chandrasekhar presses Azzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Azzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandrasekhar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chandrasekhar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Chandrasekhar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandrasekhar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azzi backwards.
Chandrasekhar lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azzi.
Chandrasekhar throws a head punch that misses.
Chandrasekhar misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Chandrasekhar fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandrasekhar misses with a punch to the body.
Chandrasekhar misses with some punches.
Chandrasekhar misses with the head strike.
Chandrasekhar struggles to land a body shot inside as Azzi controls his hands.
Chandrasekhar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandrasekhar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azzi backwards.
Azzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azzi working aggressively here.
Chandrasekhar digs a right hand underneath Azzi's ribcage. Azzi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandrasekhar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandrasekhar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azzi.
Chandrasekhar cracks Azzi with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Chandrasekhar as the two fighters clinch.
Chandrasekhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandrasekhar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azzi or not.
Chandrasekhar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azzis head.
Chandrasekhar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azzi.
Chandrasekhar lands a right hand.
Chandrasekhar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azzis head.
Chandrasekhar tries to work over Azzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azzi misses with some punches.
Chandrasekhar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Azzi.
Azzi blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chandrasekhar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandrasekhar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandrasekhar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandrasekhar misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar misses with a body punch.
Chandrasekhar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar cracks Azzi with a nice body shot.
Azzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandrasekhar misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandrasekhar.
Azzi blocks a body shot from Chandrasekhar.
A short left from Chandrasekhar.
Azzi blocks an uppercut.
Chandrasekhar is leaning against Azzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandrasekhar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azzi or not.
Chandrasekhar lands a left hand.
Azzi blocks a body shot from Chandrasekhar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandrasekhar lands with a left to the head.
Chandrasekhar lands with a light punch inside.
Chandrasekhar scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandrasekhar has a couple of punches blocked by Azzi.
Chandrasekhar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Chandrasekhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Azzi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar misses with a punch to the body.
Azzi takes a shot to the head.
Chandrasekhar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azzi is rocked!
Chandrasekhar misses with a body punch.
Azzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandrasekhar misses with the head strike.
Chandrasekhar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chandrasekhar.
Azzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Chandrasekhar finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandrasekhar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandrasekhar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandrasekhar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Azzi to his knees! Chandrasekhar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Chandrasekhar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jay Chandrasekhar made sure he mentioned Sweet Leaf Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lock (ranked 787 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Steve Broadbent (ranked 110 p4p, 173 weight class). John Lock 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Lock!
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, Steve Broadbent!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadbent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lock striking off his back but it's not causing Broadbent any problems.
Lock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadbent defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadbent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadbent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadbent tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Broadbent cracks Lock with a solid left hand.
Broadbent working some strikes from top position.
Broadbent wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Broadbent working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Broadbent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broadbent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadbent defends it easily.
Broadbent chips away with some ground and pound.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lock is on top in guard.
Broadbent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent stays in close to Lock's body and controls the position.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Broadbent defends easily.
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadbent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Broadbent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lock is tightening it up a little... Broadbent has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Broadbent reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Broadbent taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Doyle (ranked 1955 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Eddie Pariscini (ranked 293 p4p, 295 weight class). Stewart Doyle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stewart Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Pariscini!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pariscini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doyle's head backwards.
Pariscini connects with a high kick.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pariscini but Pariscini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pariscini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doyle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pariscini.
Pariscini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pariscini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pariscini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pariscini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eddie Pariscini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pariscini controlling the position.
Doyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pariscini keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pariscini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Doyle back to the cage. Pariscini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doyle.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pariscini controls Doyle momentarily but Doyle frees himself.
Pariscini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle drops back looking for a leg! Pariscini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pariscini manages to kick Doyle off! Doyle jumps back into Pariscini's guard.
Pariscini looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to advance position but Pariscini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pariscini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Doyle can't escape the position.
Doyle prevents Pariscini from taking his back.
Pariscini wants to control the pace but Doyle is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pariscini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is squirming around, avoiding Pariscini's attempts to control the action.
Pariscini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doyle gets back to half guard.
Doyle is looking for a sweep. Pariscini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doyle is not content to let Pariscini control the position.
Doyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Pariscini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doyle is squirming around, avoiding Pariscini's attempts to control the action.
Pariscini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle tries to reverse the position but Pariscini maintains control.
Pariscini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doyle is looking to escape.
Doyle working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Pariscini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pariscini scores with a leg kick.
Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pariscini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat.
Pariscini lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Pariscini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Pariscini lands but Doyle takes it in his stride.
Pariscini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick from Pariscini, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doyle looks for a takedown but Pariscini sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Pariscini, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pariscini jabs Doyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pariscini.
Pariscini throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pariscini throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Pariscini. That snapped Doyle's head back.
Pariscini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls well. He's pushed Doyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyle.
Pariscini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pariscini with the inside leg kick.
Doyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Pariscini.
Doyle drops his hands momentarily and Pariscini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pariscini avoids it really well and circles away.
Pariscini lands with a good body shot.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
Pariscini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doyle. Doyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pariscini scores with a hook to the body. Doyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Pariscini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pariscini catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pariscini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pariscini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle dives in for a single leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eddie Pariscini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pariscini cracks a nice hook into Doyle's ribs.
Pariscini lands with a slapping head kick.
Pariscini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pariscini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pariscini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pariscini lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pariscini. That's going to slow Doyle down.
Doyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pariscini swivels and escapes.
Eddie Pariscini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pariscini connects with a jab.
Doyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pariscini tries to roll over but Doyle keeps him under control.
Pariscini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Doyle is trying to work for a kimura but Pariscini is defending well.
Pariscini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini is defending against the submission attempts here by Doyle.
Doyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doyle is looking for a kimura here.
Doyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Pariscini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Doyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pariscini.
Doyle shoots in and drives through. Pariscini sprawls well.
Doyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pariscini throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Pariscini lands with a straight right. Doyle didn't see that one coming.
Pariscini connects with a nice looking jab.
Pariscini scores with a nice head shot.
Pariscini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle. That did some damage!
Pariscini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pariscini with the inside leg kick.
Doyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pariscini is fending him off so far but Doyle persists. Nope, Pariscini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pariscini's corner calls for a 1-2. Pariscini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pariscini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pariscini. Pariscini obviously looking to wear him down.
Pariscini misses with a two punch combination.
Doyle dodges the punch combination from Pariscini.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pariscini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doyle dives in for a single leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pariscini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pariscini sprawls well. Pariscini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Doyle darts in looking for a takedown but Pariscini gets double underhooks and turns Doyle into the cage.
Pariscini lands a right hook to the body.
Pariscini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Pariscini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Pariscini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pariscini! But no joy.
Pariscini lands a high kick!
Doyle shoots in but Pariscini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pariscini lands a head kick. Doyle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pariscini lands a jab.
That kick from Pariscini tenderised Doyle's leg. Doyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pariscini but Pariscini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Pariscini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pariscini's corner calls for a 1-2. Pariscini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doyle on the side of the head.
Pariscini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pariscini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doyle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pariscini defends it nicely.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stewart Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pariscini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pariscini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pariscini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pariscini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pariscini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doyle.
Pariscini jabs Doyle right on the nose. Doyle blinks but takes it well.
Pariscini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Pariscini.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eddie Pariscini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pariscini circles away.
Pariscini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Pariscini misses.
Pariscini scores with a jab to the head.
Pariscini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pariscini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pariscini's guard.
Stewart Doyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pariscini controlling Doyle's posture.
Doyle throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Pariscini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pariscini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Pariscini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Mayhem (ranked 1470 p4p, 759 weight class) and Peter Ootempants (ranked 185 p4p, 102 weight class). Marshal Mayhem 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marshal Mayhem!
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, Peter Ootempants!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ootempants looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Ootempants off the cage and back into range.
Mayhem tests Ootempants's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ootempants tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ootempants ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem swings for the body but Ootempants moves out of range.
Ootempants scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Ootempants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Ootempants.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ootempants.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ootempants misses with a hook
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a combination
and Ootempants counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ootempants.
Ootempants postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ootempants throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ootempants tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Mayhem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mayhem is taking a breather. Ootempants 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.
Ootempants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem trying to control from half guard but Ootempants is working away.
Ootempants looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ootempants manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ootempants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ootempants is trying to control the position but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ootempants escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayhem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayhem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayhem trying to control but Ootempants is working from the bottom.
Ootempants is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayhem defends well.
Ootempants looking for a sweep. Not yet Ootempants, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ootempants is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Ootempants keeps moving.
Mayhem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mayhem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ootempants has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayhem has managed to get both his arms back between Ootempants's legs - danger averted.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ootempants swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ootempants has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Ootempants keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ootempants controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself.
Ootempants working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ootempants keeping full guard, as Mayhem tries to pass.
Mayhem passes Ootempants's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ootempants wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but Ootempants is defending the position.
Mayhem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ootempants wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ootempants doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayhem.
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 Marshal Mayhem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ootempants lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming.
Ootempants looks to land a left hand but Mayhem moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
and Ootempants counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ootempants momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ootempants darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhem gets double underhooks and turns Ootempants into the cage.
Ootempants lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Mayhem.
Ootempants scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Ootempants throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ootempants has a takedown stuffed.
Mayhem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Ootempants looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ootempants misses with a looping left.
Mayhem throws a big counter combination but Ootempants scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ootempants.
Ootempants tests Mayhem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Ootempants is out of range.
Ootempants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ootempants looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ootempants looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ootempants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ootempants tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ootempants feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ootempants stands and throws Mayhem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ootempants landing strikes.
Mayhem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ootempants is working away from the top position though.
Mayhem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ootempants's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ootempants's back!
Mayhem working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ootempants's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ootempants manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mayhem's guard. Nice work there by Ootempants.
Ootempants works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ootempants trying to pass the guard but Mayhem defending well.
Ootempants is nestled in close to Mayhem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ootempants wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Ootempants might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mayhem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mayhem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ootempants is working away from the top position though.
Mayhem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Ootempants from controlling successfully.
Ootempants is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mayhem holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ootempants distracts Mayhem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ootempants wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Mayhem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayhem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ootempants trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Ootempants will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ootempants.
Ootempants misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mayhem.
Ootempants changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mayhem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ootempants with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ootempants fails with the takedown
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ootempants with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ootempants.
Ootempants slips a jab from Mayhem.
Ootempants gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ootempants takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ootempants is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ootempants drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mayhem swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ootempants's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshal Mayhem!
After the fight, Marshal Mayhem was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Peter Ootempants had this to say: 'Whotempants? Ooooootempaaaaaants!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Shamrock (ranked 248 p4p, 527 weight class) and Jarna Kuiva (ranked 29 p4p, 66 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 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarna Kuiva!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock closes the distance but Kuiva moves to the side
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuiva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Kuiva throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuiva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Kuiva throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuiva misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Kuiva's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock decides to pull guard.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuiva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuiva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock looking for subs off his back but Kuiva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shamrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuiva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuiva's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kuiva taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Stan Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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