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Island Brawls 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Anderson (ranked 25012 p4p, 7438 weight class) and Big Mandingo (ranked 752 p4p, 708 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Mandingo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, 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!
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Mandingo's guard.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson works over Mandingo with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Mandingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson distracts Mandingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson is pushing down on Mandingo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mandingo is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Mandingo's temple.
 Mandingo is rocked!
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.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mandingo is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Mandingo is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson scores with a big shot! Mandingo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mandingo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ismet Balic (ranked 7241 p4p, 6811 weight class) and Teddy Cuddles (ranked 698 p4p, 681 weight class). Ismet Balic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ismet Balic!
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, Teddy Cuddles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuddles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balic on the side of the head.
Cuddles throws a right and a left that Balic avoids nicely.
Cuddles throws a big shot that misses.
Cuddles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cuddles misses with a two punch combination.
Cuddles cracks Balic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balic dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cuddles.
Cuddles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles jabs at Balic's body.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuddles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuddles works Balic's body with a nice hook.
Cuddles loads up on a big right hand but Balic slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddles stuffs the takedown.
Balic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuddles as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cuddles shoots in for a double leg but Balic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuddles swats away the attempt to clinch by Balic.
Cuddles misses with a looping right.
Balic throws a big counter combination but Cuddles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cuddles connects with a nice looking jab.
Cuddles connects with a jab.
Balic shoots and misses
letting Cuddles counter with a right hand.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuddles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balic moves in looking to clinch but Cuddles pushes him off.
Cuddles misses with a low kick.
Good work by Balic as he checks the leg kick.
Cuddles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuddles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Cuddles does no damage.
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!
Balic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuddles avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Cuddles misses.
Cuddles scores with a body shot.
Cuddles lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuddles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuddles throws an overhand right that lands on Balic's shoulder, as Balic tries to avoid the shot.
Balic closes the distance and clinches up with Cuddles, looking for a takedown. Balic pushes Cuddles against the cage but Cuddles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles misses with a wild body shot.
As Cuddles looks to move away, Balic throws a big counter combo but Cuddles just gets out of the way.
Cuddles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuddles keeps the fight on the outside.
Balic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuddles but Cuddles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuddles fails to land with a series of punches.
Cuddles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuddles misses with a body punch
and Balic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuddles keeps the fight on the outside.
Balic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cuddles manages to circle out of the way.
Cuddles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cuddles finds it's way through Balic's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuddles avoids a kick to the body.
Teddy Cuddles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balic tries to clinch but Cuddles moves out of range.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuddles misses.
Cuddles lands a jab-cross combination.
Balic fails to land the takedown.
Cuddles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cuddles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balic doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Cuddles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown. Cuddles tries to sprawl out of it but Balic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cuddles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balic tries to clinch but Cuddles moves away
and Cuddles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles lands with a shot to the body.
Balic dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
A combination from Cuddles does no damage.
Balic walks into a stiff left hand from Cuddles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuddles as he connects with a hook.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Cuddles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuddles throws an overhand right that lands on Balic's shoulder, as Balic tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balic has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Cuddles. No joy for Balic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddles misses the shot to the body.
Balic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuddles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balic.
Cuddles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuddles missing with a left hand there. Balic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuddles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuddles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuddles loads up on a big right hand but Balic slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuddles throws out the jab.
Cuddles throws a jab but it's blocked by Balic.
Balic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cuddles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuddles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balic under the eye.
Balic walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuddles counters with a straight right hand.
Balic shoots in but Cuddles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuddles circles away.
Cuddles unleashes a big counter combination but Balic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cuddles counters with a left and a right that stings Balic.
Ismet Balic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuddles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles throws out a loose jab but Balic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Cuddles throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuddles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuddles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balic shoots in and drives through. Cuddles sprawls well.
Teddy Cuddles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuddles circles away quickly and effectively.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuddles.
Balic attempts a counter takedown but Cuddles avoids it well and moves away.
Cuddles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balic moves away.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Cuddles cracks a nice hook into Balic's ribs.
Balic swings widly with a right hand
and Cuddles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuddles misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balic shoots in for a double leg but Cuddles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balic wants to clinch up but Cuddles keeps it at a distance.
Cuddles throws out a counter right but Balic avoids it with no problem.
Balic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuddles.
Balic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuddles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuddles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuddles throws a combination that misses
and Balic counters with a left to the body.
Cuddles scores with a nice strike.
Cuddles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuddles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balic lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Cuddles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Balic moves forwards but Cuddles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cuddles blocks a head kick by Balic.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Cuddles shows good takedown defense.
Cuddles misses with a body punch
and Balic counters with a one-two to the body.
Cuddles lands a nice hook to Balic's body. Balic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuddles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balic's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balic or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuddles, which made it look bad.
Cuddles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cuddles catches Balic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Balic.
Balic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuddles throws out the jab.
Balic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuddles lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddles misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuddles throws a nice looking combination but Balic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuddles throws the left hand but Balic avoids the punch easily.
Balic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balic avoids the body shot from Cuddles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Balic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice defenses there by Balic.
Balic tries a head kick but it misses.
Balic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Balic wants to clinch up but Cuddles keeps it at a distance.
Cuddles lands a jab to the nose.
Balic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuddles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Balic tries to work over Cuddles's front leg with a kick but Cuddles checks it.
Balic moves away from the strike by Cuddles.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balic is looking to clinch.
Balic slips a straight right by Cuddles.
Cuddles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cuddles. No joy for Balic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Cuddles.
Balic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cuddles counters with a stiff right hand.
Balic misses with the combination.
Cuddles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teddy Cuddles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balic is looking to clinch but Cuddles is avoiding it.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuddles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuddles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuddles as he avoids it easily.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuddles as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuddles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balic defending well as Cuddles loads up on a big left hand.
Cuddles looks to land a combination but Balic avoids it well.
Balic has his takedown stuffed
and Balic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuddles stuffs the takedown attempt from Balic. Balic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cuddles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balic tries to clinch up but Cuddles circles away and keeps his distance.
Balic walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cuddles lands a nice shot that snaps Balic's head back.
Balic is looking to clinch.
Cuddles throws a right and a left that Balic avoids nicely.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cuddles misses with a few strikes there.
Balic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balic with a poor takedown
and Cuddles counters with a two punch combo.
Ismet Balic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balic avoids the body shot from Cuddles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Cuddles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuddles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Cuddles!
Teddy Cuddles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Chester (ranked 4235 p4p, 6347 weight class) and Jasper Harrington (ranked 413 p4p, 495 weight class). Chester comes into the arena with Rolling, Limp Bizkit blaring out of the sound system. Charles Chester 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 featherweight 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, Charles Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, 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!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chester enables Harrington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chester manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harrington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harrington has Chester in his guard.
Harrington being controlled here, momentarily.
Chester working some strikes from top position.
Harrington has his foot on Chester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chester works his way back into a safe position though.
Chester tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harrington is rocked!
Harrington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chester escapes and throws Harrington's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chester cracks Harrington with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chester immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Harrington is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Chester!
Charles Chester 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tiernan (ranked 4338 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Tom Harris (ranked 422 p4p, 414 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Harris!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Tom Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris works Tiernan's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Tiernan's head back.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiernan. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiernan with a body shot.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan is looking to counter punch.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiernan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Tiernan catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Harris catches Tiernan right on the button with a cross.
Tiernan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiernan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Tiernan lands a jab to the nose.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Tiernan misses with a body punch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Tiernan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiernan scrambles back to his feet.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Tiernan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiernan needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tiernan walks into a jab.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
Harris takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Tiernan's head back.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiernan needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Tiernan slips under a jab from Harris.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Harris lands with a straight right. Tiernan didn't see that one coming.
Harris stuns Tiernan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiernan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a hook but Tiernan avoids it easily.
Tiernan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Harris lands a jab to Tiernan's midsection.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Harris.
Tiernan takes a shot to the head.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris lands a right hand.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiernans head.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Harris.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris blocks a body shot from Tiernan.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tom Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Harris.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Harris.
Harris prevents Tiernan from breaking the clinch.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiernan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris pushes Tiernan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands an uppercut.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris is leaning against Tiernan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiernan.
Tiernan takes a shot to the head.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Tiernan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiernan.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiernan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiernan.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
 Tiernan is rocked!
Harris cracks Tiernan with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
A short left from Harris.
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!
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Tiernan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris digs a right hand into Tiernan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiernan's gas tank.
Tiernan seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Harris gets through Tiernan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Tiernan's head.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
A short right from Harris.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris works on Tiernan's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris throws a big uppercut that drops Tiernan! More strikes from Harris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tiernan lies dazed against the cage as Harris celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Flynn (ranked 3652 p4p, 3690 weight class) and Nelis Mulder (ranked 484 p4p, 491 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Flynn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelis Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mulder defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flynn enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flynn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flynn looking for subs off his back but Mulder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mulder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flynn defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is pressing down on Mulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mulder stalling away here and it's allowed Flynn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mulder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flynn trying to control here.
Mulder tries to pass to full mount but Flynn defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flynn is looking to control Mulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flynn avoid being mounted?
Mulder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flynn!
Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder fails to advance to Flynn's back.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Mulder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flynn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mulder is trying to control the action in half guard but Flynn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
Mulder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulder is working away from the top position though.
Mulder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flynn moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelis Mulder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mulder stuffs the takedown.
Mulder misses with a hook. Flynn ducked under it nicely.
Mulder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flynn tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flynn gets full guard.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder stands and throws Flynn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn regains half guard.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Mulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulder's best efforts.
Flynn tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Nelis Mulder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulder seems to be working for a kimura but Flynn defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mulder is pushing down on Flynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulder wants to pass the guard but Flynn is defending well.
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mulder pulls his head out easily.
Mulder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulder.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
Mulder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulder has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Mulder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flynn dives on top into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelis Mulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mulder stuffs the takedown.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Mulder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flynn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flynn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mulder!
Mulder can't escape the position.
Flynn wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mulder manages to regain half guard.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
Flynn has gone for a leg lock! Mulder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flynn's guard.
Mulder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mulder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Flynn prevents Mulder from moving into mount.
Flynn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mulder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flynn is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulder looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Mulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard.
Flynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulder defends it easily.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelis Mulder.
Well Mulder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelis Mulder!
Nelis Mulder decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Turner (ranked 4185 p4p, 2805 weight class) and Riley Oconner (ranked 488 p4p, 345 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junior Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riley Oconner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oconner scores with a jab.
Oconner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oconner lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Riley Oconner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oconner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Oconner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oconner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Oconner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oconner scores with a punch to the head.
Oconner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Oconner finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Oconner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oconner scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oconner digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Turner.
Oconner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Oconner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Oconner connects with a crisp jab.
Oconner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Oconner.
Oconner lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Oconner.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Oconner punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Oconner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
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!
Turner moves forwards but Oconner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oconner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oconner digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Oconner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Oconner lands with a shot to the body.
Oconner connects with a body shot.
Oconner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oconner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner looks to land a combination but Oconner avoids it well.
Oconner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oconner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Oconner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oconner manages to avoid it.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Oconner.
A lazy left from Oconner finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oconner, as that shot connected.
Turner lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconner stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oconner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oconner circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Oconner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oconner.
Oconner connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Oconner rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oconner keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oconner pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oconner lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oconner lands with a right to the head.
Oconner cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Oconner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oconner cracks Turner with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Oconner as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oconner.
Oconner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Oconner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner is rocked!
Oconner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oconner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oconner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oconner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oconner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oconner drops Turner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Turner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Oconner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Oconner gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Turner is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Oconner!
Riley Oconner 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 3288 p4p, 3608 weight class) and Martin Looter (ranked 416 p4p, 439 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billie jean . 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 middleweight 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, Anderson Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Looter!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Looter is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva cracks Looter with a big right hand but Looter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Looter is defending well.
Silva throws an elbow but Looter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Looter, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Looter, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Looter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries for a kimura but Looter is defending well.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Looter is defending well.
Silva tries for a kimura but Looter is defending well.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva trying to control the position but Looter is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Looter pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Looter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva 's guard! Nice work there by Looter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Looter pushes his legs off easily.
Looter wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Looter looking to pass the guard.
Looter wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Looter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Looter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Looter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Looter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Looter's guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Looter wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Looter keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Looter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Looter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Looter is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Looter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Looter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Looter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Silva cracks Looter with a solid left hand.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva distracts Looter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Looter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva , into his guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Looter can do to turn this around?
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Looter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Looter is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Looter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Looter has managed to get both his arms back between Silva 's legs - danger averted.
Silva working for a triangle but Looter defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Looter is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Looter is sitting in close to Silva 's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Looter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Looter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Silva !
Anderson Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Aleth (ranked 1460 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Rene Lafayette (ranked 219 p4p, 286 weight class). Lafayette has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Aleth!
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, Rene Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aleth, pushing him back against the cage.
Lafayette is trying to maintain a safe position but Aleth gets an underhook and turns Lafayette into the cage.
Aleth misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aleth.
Aleth pushes Lafayette back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aleth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleth smiles and moves away.
Aleth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleth blocking some punches.
Aleth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aleth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleth throws a punch but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette tries a body shot but Aleth blocks it.
Aleth prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette jumps into guard, dragging Aleth to the mat.
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.
Lafayette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aleth's guard.
Lafayette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aleth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleth keeping moving, preventing Lafayette from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aleth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lafayette pushes down on Aleth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aleth is trying to control Lafayette's posture. Lafayette takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Aleth! Lafayette is rotating here... this could be the end... Aleth is out! Lafayette has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rene Lafayette!
In his post fight interview, Rene Lafayette started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pinheiro (ranked 1524 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Cashel Ortiz (ranked 194 p4p, 323 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cashel Ortiz enters the cage!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Pinheiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cashel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinheiro wants to clinch.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinheiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinheiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortiz's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinheiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Pinheiro didn't expect that.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Pinheiro's brow.
Ortiz stands and throws Pinheiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pinheiro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortiz cracks Pinheiro with a big right hand but Pinheiro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pinheiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pinheiro tries to get out of the position.
Pinheiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortiz connects with a decent elbow.
Pinheiro wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz moves into full mount!
Ortiz cracks Pinheiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pinheiro looks a forlorn figure.
Pinheiro is rocked!
Ortiz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Pinheiro bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ortiz and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cashel Ortiz!
Cashel Ortiz 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Massi Vass (ranked 697 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Yves Marchant (ranked 91 p4p, 195 weight class). Yves Marchant has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Massi Vass's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massi Vass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yves Marchant!
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!
Vass punishes Marchant's body with a nice straight punch.
Vass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vass rushes Marchant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchant can't find room to land a body shot as Vass controls the action.
Good body shot from Vass.
Marchant wants to break free but Vass has control.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marchant has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vass.
Vass lands with a light punch inside.
Marchant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vass's elbow.
Marchant blocks an uppercut.
Marchant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Marchant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Vass.
Vass is looking to control Marchant's arms but Marchant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vass has his back to the cage.
Marchant jumps guard and drags Vass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vass preventing the sweep.
Marchant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vass puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vass is taking a breather. Marchant 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.
Marchant tries to roll over but Vass keeps him under control.
Marchant keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchant has a hand on Vass's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vass takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Marchant is looking to improve his position but Vass isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass mounts Marchant! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchant is looking to escape.
Marchant tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchant wants to control but Vass is having none of it.
Vass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marchant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marchant is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchant tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vass swings for the body but Marchant moves out of range.
A lazy left from Vass finds it's target.
Marchant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchant can do to turn this around?
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marchant shoots for a double leg takedown but Vass sprawls well. He's pushed Marchant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vass throws a right hand that misses
and Marchant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchant is trying to control. Vass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchant works his way into full mount!
Vass wants to control but Marchant is having none of it.
Marchant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant has control of Vass's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vass regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marchant fails to move to back control.
Marchant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yves Marchant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marchant goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vass turns into him and now he's in Marchant's guard.
Marchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Vass advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vass wants to stand up but Marchant is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant gets full guard.
Vass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchant is keeping the position for now.
Vass won't allow Marchant to sweep him here.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vass manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass wants to sweep here but Marchant controlling him for the moment.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchant looking to pass the guard.
Marchant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marchant has Vass in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Massi Vass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vass throws a body shot but no joy.
Marchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vass is looking to wear down Marchant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vass throws a right and a left that Marchant avoids nicely.
Marchant with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Marchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Vass.
Marchant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marchant is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vass.
Vass trying to keep a closed guard but Marchant is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchant postures up.
Marchant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vass manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vass sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marchant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vass is aware though and is defending well.
Marchant looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchant, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchant trying to control the position.
Vass is looking to stand up but Marchant won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass wants to pass the guard but Marchant is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marchant misses with a straight right.
Vass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marchant somewhat.
Vass misses with an uppercut.
Marchant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Vass scores with a hook.
Marchant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vass loads up on a big right hand but Marchant slips the punch.
Vass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marchant in his tracks.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchant closes the distance and clinches up with Vass, looking for a takedown. Marchant pushes Vass against the cage but Vass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Vass.
Vass throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.
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!
Vass lands with a nice body punch.
Vass looks to score with a jab to the body but Marchant is just out of range.
Vass throws out a loose jab but Marchant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vass jabs at Marchant's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass throws a hook but Marchant blocks it.
Marchant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant dives in and grabs Vass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vass pushes down on Marchant's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vass throws a leg kick
and Marchant counters with a single leg into guard. Vass didn't expect that.
Marchant pushing down on Vass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchant.
Vass holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vass sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vass is just riding it out for now. Marchant eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass wants to get back to full guard.
Marchant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchant trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marchant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marchant is looking for a kimura here.
Vass gets full guard.
Marchant being controlled here momentarily.
Vass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Marchant keeps the fight on the outside.
Marchant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marchant! But no joy.
Vass misses with a looping left.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marchant moves away.
Vass misses with a body shot
and Marchant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vass won't be happy with that.
Marchant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marchant advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marchant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchant.
Marchant trying to mount his opponent but Vass defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Marchant dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marchant slips under a jab.
Marchant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass jabs at Marchant's body.
Marchant dives in and grabs Vass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vass pushes down on Marchant's head and hops out.
Marchant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Vass.
Vass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marchant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass connects with a crisp jab.
Vass connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marchant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant misses with a takedown
and Vass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marchant.
Marchant shoots and misses
and Vass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vass misses with a wild combination.
Marchant ducks right into an uppercut from Vass.
Marchant moves out of range of the strikes.
Vass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marchant was well out of range. Poor timing from Vass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Marchant goes for a double leg but Vass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vass continues to drive forward.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Vass.
Marchant defending well as Vass loads up on a big left hand.
Marchant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Vass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vass slips under a jab from Marchant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchant misses with a straight left.
Vass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marchant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass scores with a head kick.
Vass throws a leg kick
and Marchant counters with a single leg into guard. Vass didn't expect that.
Marchant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vass's guard.
Marchant wants to pass to mount but Vass is defending the position.
Marchant is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marchant to get the leverage.
Marchant is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now.
Marchant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass tries to get to full guard but Marchant has control of the leg.
Marchant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marchant seems to be working for a kimura but Vass defends the submission attempt.
Vass is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
Massi Vass retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Massi Vass thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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