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Highland 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Cano (ranked 7129 p4p, 25042 weight class) and Ajay Dabeast (ranked 617 p4p, 661 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ajay Dabeast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dabeast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cano's guard.
Dabeast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cano is keeping the position for now.
Cano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cano striking off his back but it's not causing Dabeast any problems.
Cano is working an open guard so Dabeast takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dabeast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dabeast tries to counter it with a takedown but Cano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dabeast defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabeast darts in and clinches Cano up against the cage.
Dabeast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dabeast manages to pull guard.
Cano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabeast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabeast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dabeast keeping full guard, as Cano tries to pass.
Dabeast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dabeast is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabeast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabeast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cano manages to get himself to full guard.
Dabeast engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cano working for a triangle but Dabeast defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dabeast has managed to get both his arms back between Cano's legs - danger averted.
Dabeast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dabeast has managed to get both his arms back between Cano's legs - danger averted.
Dabeast trying to control the position from guard on top but Cano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dabeast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dabeast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cano keeping moving, preventing Dabeast from controlling successfully.
Cano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dabeast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dabeast wants to pass the guard but Cano is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajay Dabeast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dabeast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cano is working for takedown but Dabeast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dabeast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cano tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dabeast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dabeast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dabeast is pressed up against the cage. Cano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dabeast down to the mat. Dabeast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dabeast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dabeast misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dabeast as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dabeast clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabeast breaks the clinch.
Dabeast throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dabeast as Cano shoots in.
Dabeast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cano gets tackled into the cage by Dabeast. Dabeast maintains the clinch.
Cano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dabeast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dabeast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dabeast jumps into guard, dragging Cano to the mat.
Dabeast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dabeast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cano defends well.
Cano won't allow Dabeast to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dabeast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dabeast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cano is aware though and is defending well.
Cano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dabeast's guard.
Dabeast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dabeast.
Dabeast controls Cano momentarily but Cano frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano is looking to stand up but Dabeast won't let him.
Dabeast looking for a guillotine here but Cano defends easily.
Dabeast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cano.
Cano wants to control from the top but Dabeast keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dabeast drives through and clinches with Cano against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cano is trying to drag Dabeast to the mat but Dabeast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cano tries to score a body lock takedown but Dabeast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dabeast jumps guard and drags Cano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cano looking to pass the guard.
Dabeast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dabeast pulls Cano in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabeast's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajay Dabeast 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!
Cano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dabeast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Dabeast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dabeast lands with a nice combination. Cano backs away looking to recover.
Dabeast shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cano has one foot on Dabeast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Cano tries to land a front kick but Dabeast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dabeast unleashes a big counter combination but Cano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dabeast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cano throws Dabeast to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabeast drives through and clinches with Cano against the cage.
Dabeast breaks from the clinch.
Cano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dabeast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dabeast lands a head kick!
Dabeast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dabeast stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cano to get to his feet.
Dabeast drives through and clinches with Cano against the cage.
Dabeast jumps guard.
Cano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dabeast looking for subs off his back but Cano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dabeast sees it coming and defends easily.
Matheus Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast is looking to control Cano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabeast avoid being mounted?
Dabeast taking some punishment here, with Cano in his half guard.
Dabeast works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cano throws a big right hand that misses.
Dabeast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dabeast keeping full guard, as Cano tries to pass.
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.
Cano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabeast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabeast has an active guard here but Cano has managed to pass into half guard.
Cano tries to pass to full mount but Dabeast defends it.
Dabeast is trying to maintain the position but Cano is very close to passing his half guard.
Cano wants to control but Dabeast is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ajay Dabeast.
I've got Dabeast 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajay Dabeast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Bad Boy (ranked 25245 p4p, 6916 weight class) and Darko Hamilton (ranked 711 p4p, 671 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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, Vitor Bad Boy!
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, Darko Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton missing with a left hand there. Bad Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Bad Boy misses the target.
Bad Boy lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Bad Boy.
Bad Boy misses with a wild combination.
Bad Boy scores with a decent looking hook.
Bad Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamilton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hamilton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad Boy is working an open guard so Hamilton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Vitor Bad Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bad Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamilton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A shot to the body from Bad Boy misses
and Hamilton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bad Boy's guard.
Hamilton passes Bad Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamilton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hamilton walks into a jab.
Hamilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bad Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bad Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamilton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bad Boy scores with a body shot.
Bad Boy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bad Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamilton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamilton misses the shot to the body.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
Bad Boy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bad Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamilton at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bad Boy. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitor Bad Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bad Boy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamilton's head.
Hamilton throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamilton forces Bad Boy back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bad Boy breaks from the clinch.
Hamilton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bad Boy gets caught flat footed, as Hamilton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hamilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bad Boy, up you get!
Bad Boy tests Hamilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bad Boy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bad Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton stands up and beckons Bad Boy to join him on the feet.
Hamilton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bad Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bad Boy digs a good body shot into Hamilton's ribs.
Bad Boy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bad Boy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamilton clinches.
Bad Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bad Boy throws a sloppy body shot
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bad Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitor Bad Boy will probably get the nod.
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.
Bad Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Bad Boy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bad Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton.
Hamilton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bad Boy is looking to wear down Hamilton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bad Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton rushes Bad Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bad Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bad Boy breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bad Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Boy misses with a combination
and Hamilton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hamilton tries to land knees in the clinch but Bad Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Bad Boy breaks from the clinch.
Bad Boy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bad Boy misses the shot to the body.
And Hamilton tries to counter it with a takedown but Bad Boy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the body from Bad Boy misses
and Hamilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bad Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bad Boy misses with a body shot
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hamilton decides to stand and escape the position.
Bad Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Hamilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamilton gets to his feet - Bad Boy follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bad Boy there.
Hamilton darts in and clinches Bad Boy up against the cage.
Bad Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Bad Boy misses.
Vitor Bad Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bad Boy scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamilton should have avoided that one.
Bad Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hamilton counters with a takedown into side control.
Bad Boy being controlled for a moment.
Hamilton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamilton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bad Boy seems a little lost for a moment, as Hamilton dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton decides to stand back up.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Bad Boy.
A right-left combo lands from Bad Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hamilton misses.
Bad Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamilton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bad Boy to get to his feet.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bad Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bad Boy.
Bad Boy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Bad Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darko Hamilton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bad Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Hamilton misses.
Bad Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bad Boy.
Hamilton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bad Boy takes a swing at Hamilton's ribcage but misses.
Bad Boy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bad Boy lunges at Hamilton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamilton's hand.
Hamilton clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bad Boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hamilton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bad Boy swinging wildly here.
Bad Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bad Boy.
Bad Boy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
Bad Boy lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bad Boy. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy works the jab nicely.
Bad Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bad Boy throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton wants to counter with a clinch but Bad Boy pushes him away.
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamilton pulls Bad Boy into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bad Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton wants to sweep here but Bad Boy controlling him for the moment.
Bad Boy wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but Bad Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamilton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hamilton wants to stand and escape but Bad Boy is having none of it.
Hamilton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Bad Boy tries to pass.
Hamilton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bad Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bad Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Bad Boy looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Bad Boy thuds his right hand into Hamilton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamilton shoots in and bounces Bad Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamilton controlling from the top position.
Hamilton stands up from Bad Boy's guard - Hamilton perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vitor Bad Boy.
I think Bad Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darko Hamilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Diego (ranked 4557 p4p, 6832 weight class) and Mike Lee (ranked 506 p4p, 605 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Click Boom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Diego !
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, Mike Lee!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego with a nice cross.
Juan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab-cross combination lands for Diego and sends Lee crashing to the mat! Diego follows him down to the mat - Lee regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Lee is rocked!
 It looks like Mike Lee has been cut.
Diego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Diego finish him?
Lee wants to control but Diego is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diego is staying active.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Diego is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Diego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Diego sits in half guard.
Diego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.
Lee is not content to let Diego control the position.
We've been hearing that Diego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego trying to control the pace.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.
Diego throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diego manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Diego from standing up.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Diego 's guard.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee passes Diego 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diego to regain full guard.
Lee prevents Diego from getting back to his feet.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Diego keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee postures up in Diego 's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diego has managed to clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Diego stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diego looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee slips a straight right by Diego .
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego blocks a head kick by Lee.
Diego tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Diego rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Diego 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Mike Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Diego slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diego should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Diego should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Lee!
Our winner, Mike Lee, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Ma (ranked 5895 p4p, 3923 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 548 p4p, 438 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fat Ma!
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, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ma tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ma throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick.
Ma throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ma misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Ma.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ma throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Ma in his tracks momentarily.
Ma misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Ma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Ma wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Ma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ma misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ma takes a step back to recover.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Ma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ma.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Ma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzgerald.
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!
Ma misses with a straight left.
Ma throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Ma throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ma throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Ma tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ma is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Ma in his tracks momentarily.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Ma's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Ma down.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Ma.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma. That did some damage!
Ma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ma throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters by clinching up.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Ma tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ma tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Ma connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Fitzgerald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ma throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ma misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Ma throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Ma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Ma misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Fat Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Ma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Ma throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ma throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzgerald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ma if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ma takes a step back to recover.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma. That did some damage!
Ma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ma misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ma throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ma!
 Ma is rocked!
Fitzgerald decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Ma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Ma down with leg kicks.
Ma seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ma eats them both and turns towards Fitzgerald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fitzgerald! Ma is out on his feet! Fitzgerald rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ma is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ma is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 3168 p4p, 5878 weight class) and Leif Cassidy (ranked 162 p4p, 261 weight class). Masters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Sandman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leif Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Cassidy.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy throws a good cross that connects.
Cassidy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassidy catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cassidy's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassidy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cassidy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cassidy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masters wants to pass to mount but Cassidy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cassidy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Masters!
Our winner, Millard Masters, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Malina (ranked 2355 p4p, 2962 weight class) and Julio Balestrin (ranked 326 p4p, 396 weight class). Malina comes to the cage accompanied by PROF - Squad Goals. Zenek Malina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zenek Malina!
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, Julio Balestrin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malina darts in looking for a takedown but Balestrin gets double underhooks and turns Malina into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Balestrin misses.
Balestrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malina shoots for a takedown but Balestrin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balestrin throws out a loose jab but Malina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balestrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malina goes for a double leg but Balestrin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balestrin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Malina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balestrin walks away with a smile on his face. Malina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balestrin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balestrin misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malina slips a straight right by Balestrin.
Malina tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balestrin.
Malina fails with a takedown attempt.
Balestrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malina tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malina thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malina decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Malina is controlling the pace.
Malina is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balestrin!
Balestrin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balestrin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestrin wants to control but Malina is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malina with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balestrin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Malina looking to isolate an arm here. Balestrin doesn't see it coming and as Malina extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Malina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zenek Malina!
A victorious Zenek Malina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Holmes (ranked 2583 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Eduardo Takamura (ranked 384 p4p, 332 weight class). Hector Holmes 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries for a takedown but Takamura circles away easily
and Takamura counters with a shoot takedown. Holmes fights it but they end up in guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamura is keeping the position for now.
Holmes wants to stand but Takamura is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takamura tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
Takamura is trying is best to control the position here.
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takamura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takamura defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes 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.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamura is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.
Holmes 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Holmes trying to control from half guard but Takamura is working away.
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Takamura is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to pass to mount.
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura wants to sweep but Holmes has passed to side control!
Holmes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holmes's guard! Nice work there by Takamura!
Takamura content to stall in guard here.
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takamura manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving.
Holmes postures up in Takamura's guard and throws a big left but Takamura blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Takamura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takamura is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takamura is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takamura's back!
Holmes keeps control of the position as Takamura tries to break free.
Takamura trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura avoids the strikes from Holmes.
Hector Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes gets his hands free as Takamura looks to control.
Holmes looking for the RNC.
Holmes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Takamura's chin but Takamura turns very nicely into Holmes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Takamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takamura is one step ahead there.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Takamura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takamura manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Takamura's guard.
Takamura has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Holmes 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.
Takamura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holmes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takamura.
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takamura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holmes but great work by Takamura.
Holmes tries to bench press Takamura off him but Takamura keeps the position.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takamura off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takamura wants to escape the position.
Takamura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holmes's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking for the choke from the back position but Takamura is controlling his hands well.
Takamura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holmes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Takamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Takamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takamura wants to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.
Holmes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Takamura tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.
Holmes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holmes has hold of Takamura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takamura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Holmes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Takamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes 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.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Takamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Takamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Takamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Takamura won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes dives in for a single leg takedown but Takamura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takamura has clasped his hands together around Holmes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Takamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Takamura is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takamura wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura actively working from the bottom here.
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takamura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Holmes is keen to just control but Takamura is a slippery customer.
Takamura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Takamura defends the submission attempt.
Takamura controlling the position well.
Holmes wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takamura is pressing down on Holmes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Takamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Holmes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 2309 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Aidan Glenswilly (ranked 243 p4p, 248 weight class). Remi Chavaski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aidan Glenswilly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remi Chavaski!
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, Aidan Glenswilly!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Chavaski misses.
Chavaski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chavaski showed some decent athleticism there.
Glenswilly is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Glenswilly is trying to stand back up but Chavaski is controlling him
Chavaski trying to control from half guard but Glenswilly is working away.
Chavaski stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glenswilly sees it coming and defends easily.
Chavaski controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski stops Glenswilly from getting back to his feet.
Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Glenswilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glenswilly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chavaski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Glenswilly tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chavaski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blessed Barny (ranked 2037 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Marques Moura (ranked 255 p4p, 367 weight class). Moura has chosen Sepultura - Tainted Love as his entrance music. Marques Moura will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blessed Barny!
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, Marques Moura!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barny has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moura wants to take a breather but Barny is having none of it.
Moura is looking to stall here but Barny recovers full guard.
Barny is pulling down on Moura's head. It's preventing any offense from Moura, at least for the moment.
Moura advances to half guard.
Moura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barny is just riding it out for now. Moura eventually gives up the hold.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura works his way into full mount!
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura looking to control but Barny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barny looks a forlorn figure.
Moura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barny has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barny!
Barny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barny wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Moura tries to get to full guard but Barny has control of the leg.
Moura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moura is trying to keep Barny in close.
Barny pushing down on Moura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barny is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moura manages to get to full guard.
Barny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura is trying to control the position but Barny postures up.
Moura throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barny tries to free his leg and advance position but Moura is retaining full guard.
Barny wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Barny connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barny stacks Moura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barny!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barny connects with a decent elbow.
Moura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barny prevents Moura from improving his position.
Moura is not content to let Barny control the position.
Moura taking some punishment here, with Barny in his half guard.
Moura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura trying to hold on to Barny's head to control him but Barny postures up.
Moura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moura has a hand on Barny's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barny takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barny putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moura wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Barny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moura wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Barny wants to sweep but no luck.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Barny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Barny throws up his legs and catches Moura in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Moura tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Barny! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blessed Barny!
Blessed Barny 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.
The defeated Marques Moura had this to say: 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 754 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Ed Green (ranked 97 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Green looking to score a takedown here. Diesel is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Diesel's guard.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is not content to let Green control the position.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying for a kimura here. Diesel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green is the new lightweight champion!
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