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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hurricane (ranked 5951 p4p, 3917 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 636 p4p, 508 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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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piston Hurricane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the head.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Maitonaama misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maitonaama 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.
Maitonaama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maitonaama.
Hurricane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
A jab from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama lands with a good body shot.
Maitonaama looks to land a combination but Hurricane avoids it well.
Hurricane takes a swing at Maitonaama's ribcage but misses.
Maitonaama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hurricane moves away from the strike by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama throws a hook but Hurricane avoids it easily.
Hurricane misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurricane tries to keep at a distance but Maitonaama has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maitonaama.
Hurricane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maitonaama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hurricane breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Hurricane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maitonaama swings widly with a right hand
and Maitonaama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurricane misses the jab.
Hurricane falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Maitonaama to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurricane lands a jab.
Maitonaama moves out of range of the strikes.
Maitonaama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurricane.
Nice body punch from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the side of Hurricane's head but Hurricane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurricane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maitonaama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Maitonaama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurricane backwards.
Maitonaama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maitonaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maitonaama lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurricane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maitonaama has closed the distance and engaged Hurricane in a clinch.
Maitonaama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maitonaama defending well as Hurricane loads up on a big left hand.
Hurricane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maitonaama throws out the jab.
Hurricane swings widly with a right hand
and Maitonaama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurricane thinking.
Maitonaama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurricane tries to clinch but Maitonaama is having none of it.
Hurricane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut. Maitonaama saw that one coming.
Maitonaama clinches up with Hurricane and pushes him back against the cage.
Hurricane is trying to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling him.
The referee calls for Maitonaama to work.
Hurricane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama scores with a shot to the side of Hurricane's head.
Hurricane blocks an uppercut.
Hurricane breaks from the clinch.
Piston Hurricane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Hurricane.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Hurricane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maitonaama in his tracks.
Maitonaama looks to throw the jab but Hurricane is out of range.
Hurricane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maitonaama throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hurricane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maitonaama moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane throws a right hand that misses
and Maitonaama counters with a stiff right hand.
Maitonaama misses with the combination.
Hurricane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maitonaama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurricane.
Maitonaama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hurricane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Hurricane finds it's target.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Hurricane moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maitonaama pushes Hurricane up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurricane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maitonaama misses with a double jab.
Hurricane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maitonaama has managed to clinch.
Hurricane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maitonaama throws a right hand that Hurricane ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurricane also avoids with ease.
Hurricane swings for the body but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Hurricane walks into a left hand.
Maitonaama moves into the clinch.
Maitonaama manages to break the clinch.
Maitonaama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maitonaama throws a shot from downtown. Hurricane moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maitonaama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maitonaama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maitonaama tries to pull guard but Hurricane holds him up against the cage and eventually Maitonaama drops back down to his feet.
Hurricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maitonaama lands a slapping body shot.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up but Hurricane circles away and keeps his distance.
Maitonaama catches Hurricane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maitonaama has a takedown stuffed.
Hurricane loads up on a big right hand but Maitonaama slips the punch.
Hurricane throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
Hurricane defending well as Maitonaama loads up on a big left hand.
Hurricane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurricane throws a nice looking combination but Maitonaama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maitonaama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hurricane eats them both and turns towards Maitonaama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maitonaama lands with a straight right. Hurricane didn't see that one coming.
Maitonaama lands with a good body shot.
Hurricane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maitonaama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurricane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurricane scores with a punch to the head.
Hurricane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maitonaama slips under a jab from Hurricane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Maitonaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maitonaama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maitonaama gets a clinch.
Hurricane is trying to break free.
Hurricane is trying to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling him.
Hurricane breaks from the clinch.
Hurricane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maitonaama misses with a body shot.
Hurricane throwing a counter right hand but Maitonaama manages to avoid it.
Maitonaama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hurricane misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Maitonaama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maitonaama throws a hook but Hurricane avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama missing with a left hand there. Hurricane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maitonaama avoids the body shot from Hurricane.
Maitonaama scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Hurricane moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hurricane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maitonaama lands a slapping body shot.
Maitonaama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurricane.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Hurricane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurricane gets tackled into the cage by Maitonaama. Maitonaama maintains the clinch.
Maitonaama struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurricane controls his hands.
Maitonaama scores with a hook to the body.
Maitonaama digs a right hand underneath Hurricane's ribcage. Hurricane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maitonaama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maitonaama pushes Hurricane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maitonaama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurricane is looking to break free of the clinch but Maitonaama has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maitonaama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurricane is fending him off so far but Maitonaama persists. Nope, Hurricane circles away and we're back to standing.
Maitonaama throws a body shot but no joy.
Maitonaama connects with a right hand. Hurricane shakes it off.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maitonaama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurricane throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Hurricane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maitonaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurricane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maitonaama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurricane throws a nice looking combination but Maitonaama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maitonaama connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurricane ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maitonaama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurricane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maitonaama.
Hurricane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurricane slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama jabs Hurricane right on the nose. Hurricane blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Hurricane misses with a hook to the body
and Maitonaama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurricane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hurricane.
Maitonaama throws a body shot but no joy.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maitonaama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hurricane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maitonaama.
A slow jab from Hurricane misses its intended target.
Maitonaama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurricane manages to break the clinch.
Hurricane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurricane misses the target.
Hurricane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurricane staying out of range there.
Maitonaama throws out a loose jab but Hurricane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurricane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maitonaama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maitonaama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurricane.
Hurricane throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurricane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurricane misses with a hook
and Maitonaama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maitonaama.
Hurricane wants to stand but Maitonaama is controlling the position.
Maitonaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurricane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama trying to control but Hurricane is working from the bottom.
Hurricane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurricane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hurricane tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama forces his way into half guard.
Hurricane is staying active underneath Maitonaama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurricane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hurricane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Maitonaama trying to control from half guard but Hurricane is working away.
Maitonaama is pressing down on Hurricane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hurricane is holding on for now.
Hurricane is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maitonaama misses the shot to the body.
Hurricane misses with a combination
and Maitonaama counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maitonaama clinches.
Hurricane manages to break the clinch.
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Maitonaama moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama gets a clinch.
Hurricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurricane misses with a straight left.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Hurricane.
Piston Hurricane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama misses with a double jab
and Hurricane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurricane manages to avoid it.
Maitonaama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurricane momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Hurricane.
Maitonaama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama defending well as Hurricane loads up on a big left hand.
Maitonaama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hurricane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maitonaama moves away.
Hurricane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maitonaama closes the distance and pushes Hurricane back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurricane.
Maitonaama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maitonaama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maitonaama catches Hurricane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurricane scores with a shot to the body.
Aslak Maitonaama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hurricane throws a right hand that misses
and Maitonaama counters with a right hand to the body.
Maitonaama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot by Maitonaama.
Hurricane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maitonaama moves away.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurricane throws a jab when Maitonaama was well out of range.
Maitonaama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurricane circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maitonaama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Hurricane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hurricane throws a big shot that misses.
Maitonaama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maitonaama scores with a shot to the body.
Maitonaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurricane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maitonaama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maitonaama slips a jab from Hurricane.
Hurricane throws a looping overhand right but Maitonaama ducks down to avoid it.
Hurricane missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maitonaama looks to land a combination. Hurricane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maitonaama clinches.
Hurricane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurricane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maitonaama has him pressed against the cage.
Maitonaama lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Maitonaama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maitonaama 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Tsubekov (ranked 4584 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Eder Teixeira (ranked 591 p4p, 570 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rustam Tsubekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Eder Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsubekov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tsubekov is in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira is wriggling around but Tsubekov manages to pass to half guard.
Tsubekov tries to pass to full mount but Teixeira defends it.
Tsubekov 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.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Tsubekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teixeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Tsubekov content to control rather than advance.
Tsubekov is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsubekov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two 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.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
Tsubekov is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsubekov throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Tsubekov wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teixeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsubekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tsubekov slips a straight right by Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Teixeira gets caught flat footed, as Tsubekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tsubekov preventing the sweep.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
Tsubekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Teixeira keeps moving.
Tsubekov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teixeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teixeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teixeira!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tsubekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing that Tsubekov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from standing back up.
Teixeira is staying active underneath Tsubekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsubekov seems to be looking for submissions.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Tsubekov has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsubekov is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsubekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Tsubekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsubekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls well. He's pushed Tsubekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsubekov misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira works Tsubekov's body with a nice hook.
Tsubekov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsubekov at a distance.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Teixeira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teixeira is fending him off so far but Tsubekov persists. Nope, Teixeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsubekov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsubekov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teixeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsubekov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Rustam Tsubekov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsubekov advances to half guard.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsubekov.
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.
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Teixeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsubekov is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.
Tsubekov wants to take a breather but Teixeira is having none of it.
Tsubekov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teixeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teixeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsubekov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teixeira!
Tsubekov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Teixeira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Teixeira shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov looking to secure an arm triangle but Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira can't escape the position.
Tsubekov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Teixeira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tsubekov looking for a guillotine from mount but Teixeira is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teixeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsubekov has hold of Teixeira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teixeira 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rustam Tsubekov 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. This is the final round!
Tsubekov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teixeira is trying to control the position but Tsubekov postures up.
Tsubekov 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.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from standing up.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsubekov prevents Teixeira from improving his position.
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
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.
Tsubekov seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Tsubekov is pressing down on Teixeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teixeira is holding on for now.
Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Tsubekov wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Teixeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsubekov is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsubekov looks for a takedown but Teixeira sprawls well.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teixeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Tsubekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsubekov feinted with a counter takedown.
Teixeira throws a hook but Tsubekov blocks it.
Tsubekov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rustam Tsubekov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsubekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls well. He's pushed Tsubekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teixeira scores with the left hand. Tsubekov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsubekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to clinch up but Tsubekov keeps it at a distance.
Tsubekov avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsubekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Eder Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsubekov pushing down on Teixeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsubekov stops Teixeira from getting back to his feet.
Tsubekov is taking a breather. Teixeira 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.
Tsubekov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Teixeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Rustam Tsubekov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsubekov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Tsubekov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 3319 p4p, 4372 weight class) and Vani Yani (ranked 190 p4p, 236 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vani Yani!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yani shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips clinches.
Phillips landing knees to the body.
Yani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedro Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vani Yani.
Phillips lands with a kick to the temple. Yani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Yani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Yani avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yani backwards.
Yani is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips drops Yani with a big knee straight up the middle! Yani is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Yani is rocked!
Yani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yani is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yani fails with the takedown.
Phillips throws a head kick but Yani moves out of range.
Yani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phillips defends it well.
Phillips feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yani sprawling to the canvas! Yani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Phillips finish him?!
Phillips throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Yani crashing down! Yani tries to stagger back to his feet but Phillips just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Yani asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Phillips!
Pedro Phillips made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittarick McGrowler (ranked 4007 p4p, 3810 weight class) and Reilly Yates (ranked 536 p4p, 507 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pittarick McGrowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reilly Yates!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrowler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGrowler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrowler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yates forces McGrowler back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Yates.
McGrowler misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGrowler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates breaks from the clinch.
McGrowler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yates prevents a body shot from McGrowler.
McGrowler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Yates.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrowler backwards.
McGrowler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pittarick McGrowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrowler being controlled against the cage.
Yates digs a right hand underneath McGrowler's ribcage. McGrowler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yates stalling.
Yates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yates prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrowler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Yates does it's job there.
McGrowler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by McGrowler.
McGrowler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGrowler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGrowler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrowler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrowler slips under a jab from Yates.
McGrowler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrowler avoids the body shot from Yates.
Reilly Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrowler feinted with a counter takedown.
Yates scores with a one two! McGrowler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yates tries to bum rush McGrowler with a series of wild strikes but McGrowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrowler slips a straight right by Yates.
McGrowler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yates sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Yates misses.
Yates throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGrowler tries to counter with a takedown but Yates is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Yates misses.
Yates swings for the body but McGrowler moves out of range.
McGrowler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Yates scores with a four punch combination!
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrowler feinted with a counter takedown.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates feints a jab promting McGrowler to slip. Yates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGrowler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGrowler slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
McGrowler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yates sprawls and moves away.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGrowler.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but McGrowler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yates loads up on a big right hand but McGrowler slips the punch.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces McGrowler off the cage and back into range.
 McGrowler is rocked!
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh McGrowler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates scores with a shot to the body.
Yates wobbles McGrowler with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Yates dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts McGrowler to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reilly Yates!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Cruz (ranked 2771 p4p, 3510 weight class) and Sodium Chloride (ranked 378 p4p, 478 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sodium Chloride!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Chloride misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Sodium Chloride has been cut.
Cruz scores with a one two! Chloride had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chloride doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Chloride showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Chloride gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chloride gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Chloride.
Cruz holds on to Chloride's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Cruz wants to control but Chloride postures up.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Chloride working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chloride lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Chloride has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chloride scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chloride scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chloride throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chloride on the ground.
Chloride looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chloride lands an elbow.
Chloride is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chloride working the ground and pound from side control.
Chloride is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chloride in side control, throwing shots but Cruz defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chloride working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Chloride is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chloride grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chloride scoring with punches from side control.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Chloride scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chloride scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chloride scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chloride looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chloride tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chloride has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chloride creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Chloride is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chloride tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chloride has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chloride wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chloride wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chloride tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Chloride is chipping away with strikes.
Chloride is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chloride connects with a decent elbow.
Chloride working the head with strikes.
Cruz wants to control but Chloride postures up.
Chloride in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chloride wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sodium Chloride dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sodium Chloride's cut.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Chloride tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Chloride ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chloride fails with a takedown attempt.
Chloride scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chloride thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chloride has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chloride postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Chloride throwing strikes but missing.
Chloride thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chloride throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chloride.
Chloride connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Chloride has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chloride drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Chloride off! Chloride jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Chloride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chloride chips away with some ground and pound.
Chloride keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Chloride in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sodium Chloride has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chloride is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chloride postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chloride trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Chloride lands a couple of elbows.
Chloride slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chloride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chloride is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Chloride eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chloride missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chloride is trying for a kimura here. Cruz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chloride wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sodium Chloride!
In defeat, Bobby Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shame on me losing in my own home'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dax Crumper (ranked 4418 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Valerio Falto (ranked 238 p4p, 138 weight class). Valerio Falto 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dax Crumper!
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, Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crumper.
Crumper looking to score a takedown here. Falto is defending well but Crumper drives through and ends up in Falto's guard.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crumper passes into side control.
Crumper just content to control the position.
Crumper wants to control but Falto is keeping him busy.
Crumper tries to advance to mount but Falto denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper scores with punches from side control.
Crumper trying to control the action but Falto is working from the bottom.
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.
Crumper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Falto struggling a bit here.
Crumper slows the pace down.
Falto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crumper's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto wants to control but Crumper is keeping busy.
Falto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crumper pushes past his half guard into mount!
Crumper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Falto turns into him and now he's in Crumper's guard.
Falto looking to pass the guard.
Crumper pulls Falto in close to his closed guard and prevents Falto from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crumper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crumper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crumper prevents Falto from improving his position.
Falto is looking to control Crumper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falto avoid being mounted?
Crumper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crumper is working away from the top position though.
Falto is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Crumper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Falto tries to roll over but Crumper keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crumper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falto counters with a takedown into side control.
Falto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crumper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falto but great work by Crumper.
Crumper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crumper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto regains half guard.
Falto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crumper controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumper trying to control from Falto's half guard. Falto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crumper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crumper looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crumper is one step ahead there.
Crumper postures up in Falto's guard and throws a big left but Falto blocks it.
Falto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crumper has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Crumper wants to control but Falto is keeping him busy.
Dax Crumper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falto manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto is pressing down on Crumper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crumper trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Crumper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falto goes for a double leg but Crumper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crumper continues to drive forward.
No luck for Crumper with that takedown attempt.
Falto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crumper defends it well.
Falto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crumper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Falto is having none of it.
Falto is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumper slows the pace down in half guard.
Crumper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dax Crumper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumper.
Falto dips to his left and cracks Crumper with an uppercut!
Crumper shoots in for a double leg but Falto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falto defends it nicely.
Crumper drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falto looking for a guillotine here but Crumper defends easily.
Falto trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well.
Falto being controlled here, momentarily.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crumper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Crumper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falto pulls Crumper in close to prevent any damage.
Falto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumper shoots in and gets a takedown into Falto's guard.
Crumper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crumper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Falto for as long as he can get away with.
Crumper won't allow Falto to sweep him here.
Crumper content to stall in guard here.
Crumper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crumper has managed to get both his arms back between Falto's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falto being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Falto holds on and takes a little breather.
Valerio Falto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crumper manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valerio Falto.
I think Crumper 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kara France (ranked 3231 p4p, 2547 weight class) and Millard Masters (ranked 183 p4p, 147 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Masters's choice of entrance music: Enter the Sandman. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Kara France!
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, Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kara France tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Kara France tries to clinch up.
Masters's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masters's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kara France connects with the punch.
It looks like Millard Masters has been cut.
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masters has hold of Kara France's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kara France seems comfortable defending it but Masters has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kara France is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kara France is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Masters couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Masters!
During a confident post fight interview, Millard Masters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Satrud Palathai (ranked 3029 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 172 p4p, 127 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamogawa's choice of entrance music: The Veer Union - Bitter End. Genji Kamogawa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satrud Palathai!
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, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa pushes Palathai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa keeps control of Palathai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Palathai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palathai misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palathai.
Palathai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa is leaning against Palathai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palathai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Palathai controls the action.
A short left from Kamogawa.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Palathai prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palathai takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Kamogawa pulls Palathai in to control the position.
Let's hope that Kamogawa 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.
Palathai won't allow Kamogawa to sweep him here.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Palathai wants to stand but Kamogawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Palathai stands and steps away. Kamogawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palathai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palathai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palathai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palathai.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palathai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamogawa or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palathai.
Palathai is trying to break free.
Kamogawa pulls guard effortlessly.
Palathai tries to stand but Kamogawa is controlling from the bottom.
Kamogawa lands some strikes from the bottom.
Palathai wants to stand and escape but instead Kamogawa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kamogawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palathai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamogawa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa pushing down on Palathai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palathai is looking to escape.
Kamogawa drops an elbow to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa with a momentary lay and pray from 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.
Palathai pushes Kamogawa off looking to stand but Kamogawa dives back in and keeps control.
Kamogawa not doing much here.
Palathai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamogawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamogawa slips a nice elbow through Palathai's hands, connecting with Palathai's forehead.
Palathai pushes Kamogawa off but Kamogawa dives into side control.
Palathai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Palathai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamogawa has managed to clinch.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palathai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Palathai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Palathai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamogawa lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Palathai is working Kamogawa over against the cage.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa has Palathai pressed against the cage, preventing Palathai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Palathai controls his hands.
Palathai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa pushes Palathai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Palathai's ribcage. Palathai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palathai tries to throw a body punch but Kamogawa avoids it by throwing Palathai back against the cage.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamogawa is working Palathai over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Palathai backwards.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palathai or not.
Kamogawa works on Palathai's body with a couple of short punches.
Palathai takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palathai or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa is leaning against Palathai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Palathai is rocked!
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Palathai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamogawa pushes Palathai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Palathai's head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa cracks Palathai with a nice body shot.
Palathai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamogawa works on Palathai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamogawa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Palathai with a big uppercut! Palathai tries to clinch up but Kamogawa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Palathai to the mat! Palathai covers up and Kamogawa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genji Kamogawa!
A very excited looking Genji Kamogawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 824 p4p, 1216 weight class) and Dale Doback (ranked 128 p4p, 185 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dale Doback!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback misses the jab.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Doback's coach down at SMASH Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doback's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Doback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback motions for Finlayson to come forward. Doback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Doback.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Doback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson scores with a body shot.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Doback misses the target.
Doback lands a body shot.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Doback saw that one coming.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Doback coming out on top.
Doback sizes up Finlayson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finlayson swings for the body but Doback moves out of range.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Doback.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Doback.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Finlayson circles away.
A low kick from Doback misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doback misses with a body kick.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finlayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doback ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doback defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback tries to clinch up but Finlayson circles away and keeps his distance.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doback misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doback tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Doback connects with an inside leg kick.
Doback throws a sloppy head kick and Finlayson moves out of range easily.
Finlayson avoids a kick to the body.
Doback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doback feints a counter leg kick.
Doback needs to keep his hands up - Finlayson had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Doback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doback counters with a nice leg kick.
Finlayson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson takes a swing at Doback's ribcage but misses.
Doback pushes Finlayson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Finlayson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doback manages to avoid it.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doback can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Finlayson.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doback looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson moves out of range as Doback strikes.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Doback swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson sizes up Doback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback tries to clinch but Finlayson moves away
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Doback misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Doback toppling to the canvas! Doback scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Doback is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlayson cracks Doback with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 1112 p4p, 1637 weight class) and Nolan Diaz (ranked 169 p4p, 236 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nolan Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
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, Nolan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Job swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Job waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Job throws out the jab.
Diaz works Job's body with a nice hook.
Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Job down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Job back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Job is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Oh Job is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
Job seems to have got his legs back now.
Job looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Job has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Job there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz drops Job with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Job looks back up at him and smiles so Diaz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Job leaves his chin hanging out and Diaz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Job crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nolan Diaz!
A less than humble Nolan Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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