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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Mcnally (ranked 6242 p4p, 4194 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 452 p4p, 384 weight class). Duterte has chosen Ignition (Remix) as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orlando Mcnally!
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, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnally tries to keep at a distance but Duterte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcnally breaks the clinch.
Mcnally pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcnally fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcnally throws a nice head kick!
Mcnally closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mcnally leaves Duterte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcnally.
Mcnally with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcnally lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duterte looks winded!
Duterte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcnally's waist but Mcnally gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duterte off to one side.
Duterte's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duterte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcnally closes the distance and clinches.
Mcnally breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duterte wants to clinch up but Mcnally keeps it at a distance.
Mcnally clinches with his opponent.
Mcnally breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnally has managed to clinch.
Mcnally pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duterte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duterte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mcnally.
Mcnally has managed to clinch.
Mcnally breaks from the clinch.
Mcnally throws a head kick that half lands.
Mcnally looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcnally moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick from Mcnally lands but Duterte takes it in his stride.
Mcnally throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcnally throws a head kick that Duterte semi-blocks.
Mcnally lands a head kick. Duterte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mcnally closes the distance and pushes Duterte back into the cage.
Mcnally is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orlando Mcnally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Duterte.
Mcnally breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcnally gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcnally keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcnally maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Duterte could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mcnally has cracked it and Duterte is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mcnally!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orlando Mcnally!
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Putang ena nyu'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Starr (ranked 4309 p4p, 6295 weight class) and Robert KO (ranked 490 p4p, 574 weight class). Robert KO is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Starr!
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, Robert KO!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
KO throws a big counter head kick but Starr avoids it with no problem.
KO throws a combination that misses
and Starr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Starr swings for the body but KO moves out of range.
KO dodges the punch combination from Starr.
KO throws a right and a left that Starr avoids nicely.
Starr throws a body shot but no joy.
KO lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KO comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KO tries to land a leg kick but Starr saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KO doesn't seem bothered though.
KO uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starr.
KO looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KO.
Starr is looking to wear down KO with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. KO does a little dance to reset his feet.
KO throws a right hand that Starr ducks under and follows up with a left that Starr also avoids with ease.
It looked like Starr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from KO.
Starr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Starr tests KO's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by KO!
 It looks like Matt Starr has been cut.
KO darts in trying to clinch
and Starr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO swings for the body but Starr moves out of range.
KO has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from KO misses.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KO moves away.
KO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starr was well out of range. Poor timing from KO.
Matt Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr throws a body punch but KO moves out of range.
KO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starr.
KO takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to slow Starr down by chopping away at his legs.
Matt Starr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starr throws a series of punches but KO moves out of range.
Starr lands with a nice body punch.
Starr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KO circles away quickly and effectively.
KO lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from KO does no damage.
Starr throwing a counter right hand but KO manages to avoid it.
KO goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
KO motions for Starr to come forward. KO throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Starr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Starr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KO circles away quickly and effectively.
Starr swinging wildly here.
KO lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KO throws a body punch but Starr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KO moves away.
KO tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KO lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
KO avoids the body shot from Starr.
No joy there for Starr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KO wants to clinch.
KO fails to land with a series of punches.
Starr ducks right into an uppercut from KO.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert KO will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Starr's cut.
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.
Starr misses with a body shot.
Starr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
KO throws a nice looking combination but Starr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Starr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starr blocks a leg kick.
Starr clobbers KO with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
KO has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Starr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KO manages to avoid it.
Starr throws a looping overhand right but KO ducks down to avoid it.
KO is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KO avoids the body shot from Starr.
KO throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starr throwing a counter right hand but KO manages to avoid it.
Starr takes a swing at KO's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr misses with a body shot.
Starr throws the left hand but KO avoids the punch easily.
KO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starr just misses with a punch to the body.
KO throws a counter combo.
KO looks to land a combination but Starr avoids it well.
Starr connects with a good right hand that stumbles KO. KO circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Starr misses the shot to the body.
Starr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr looks to land a right hand but KO moved out of range.
Starr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starr throws a body shot but no joy.
Starr swings widly with a right hand
and KO counters with a one-two to the body.
KO throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Starr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KO's head.
Starr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KO.
KO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starr. KO does a little dance to reset his feet.
KO lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Starr misses with a combination
and KO counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws a right and a left that both miss.
KO misses with a low kick as Starr jumps back.
Starr appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Starr misses the target.
KO ducks under a wild hook from Starr.
Starr takes a swing at KO's ribcage but misses.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KO moves away.
Starr throws a body shot but no joy.
KO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Starr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KO stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KO throws a right and a left that Starr avoids nicely.
Starr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
KO throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starr misses the shot to the body.
KO is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starr cracks KO with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KO misses with a double jab.
Starr throws a sloppy body shot
and KO counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO is looking to clinch but Starr is avoiding it.
Starr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Starr misses with a hook. KO ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Starr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Starr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
KO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starr.
Starr looks to score with a jab to the body but KO is just out of range.
Starr throws a hook to the side of KO's head but KO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KO looks to land a combination but Starr avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Starr.
Starr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KO.
Starr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KO moves away.
No joy there for KO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
KO misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr looks to score with a jab to the body but KO is just out of range.
Starr feints a jab promting KO to slip. Starr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. KO slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
KO tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
Robert KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KO.
KO misses with a wild combination.
Starr cracks KO with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KO throws a shot from downtown. Starr moves away and avoids it.
Starr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KO looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KO tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr misses with a body shot.
Starr throws a series of strikes that have KO backpedaling.
Starr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starr circles away quickly and effectively.
KO lands with a hook. Starr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starr walks into a jab.
KO throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Starr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starr avoids the body shot from KO.
No joy there for Starr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KO stalks Starr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Starr's face. Starr staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws a lazy right hand but KO sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KO tries to clinch up.
Starr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starr throws a body shot but no joy.
Starr misses with a wild body shot.
KO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starr circles away quickly and effectively.
Starr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
KO misses with a hook.
KO closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starr throws a body shot but no joy.
KO feints a counter leg kick.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KO.
Starr stuns KO with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO dodges the punch combination from Starr.
KO appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KO throws a body shot but no joy.
KO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KO scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starr misses the shot to the body.
KO is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
KO misses with the combination.
Starr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Matt Starr.
Well Starr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Starr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esmond Cobb (ranked 2691 p4p, 5373 weight class) and Mike Lee (ranked 343 p4p, 529 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Click Click Boom. Esmond Cobb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Lee's chin.
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165
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Esmond Cobb!
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, Mike Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Mike Lee has been cut.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Cobb forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Lee is rocked!
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Cobb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esmond Cobb!
The defeated Mike Lee had this to say: 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2717 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Reynard Frederick (ranked 269 p4p, 258 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reynard Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
It appears Jitsu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick misses the shot to the body.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Frederick catches Jitsu right on the button with a cross.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick throws a hook but Jitsu blocks it.
It looked like Jitsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frederick throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Frederick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick misses with a body shot.
Frederick connects with a jab.
Jitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jitsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frederick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jitsu.
Reynard Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jitsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frederick sprawls well initially but Jitsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jitsu thows a huge punch but Frederick dodges it nicely.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu prevents Frederick from improving his position.
Frederick trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Frederick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Frederick is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Frederick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frederick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frederick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Frederick has wrist control.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frederick!
Frederick is looking to improve his position but Jitsu isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
As Frederick tries to get set, Jitsu tries to push him back and clinch up but Frederick manages to avoid the attempt.
Frederick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jitsu. Jitsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frederick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jitsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Frederick stuffs the takedown attempt from Jitsu. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jitsu's head backwards.
Frederick lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick looks to land a left hand but Jitsu moved out of range nicely.
Frederick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frederick.
Jitsu throws a hook but Frederick blocks it.
Frederick throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Jitsu needs to keep his hands up - Frederick had a free shot at his head there.
Jitsu staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Frederick.
Jitsu drops his hands momentarily and Frederick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jitsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick misses with a looping right.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frederick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jitsu counters with a series of strikes. Frederick will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frederick throws a looping overhand right but Jitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Frederick just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Jitsu with that takedown attempt.
Jitsu goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jitsu off to one side.
A nice side step and Frederick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu throwing a counter right hand but Frederick manages to avoid it.
Reynard Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederick throws a shot to the body.
Jitsu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frederick is positioning himself well to prevent Jitsu advancing to mount.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frederick tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick is trying to stand up here but Jitsu is controlling him well.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Jitsu is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick moves into full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Jitsu stops Frederick from standing up.
Frederick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Frederick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frederick slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frederick! But no joy.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Reynard Frederick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick with a hook.
Jitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frederick avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jitsu has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Frederick misses.
Jitsu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
Frederick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Frederick misses the target.
Frederick throws a big shot that misses.
Jitsu is looking to counter punch.
Jitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frederick swivels and escapes.
Frederick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick stuffs the takedown.
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jitsu is just out of range.
Jitsu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frederick misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jitsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Frederick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frederick pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.
Frederick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frederick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jitsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jitsu moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Frederick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frederick lands a jab-cross combination.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frederick looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Jitsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Jitsu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Frederick just manages to avoid it.
Frederick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitsu throwing a counter right hand but Frederick manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick misses with a wild body shot.
Jitsu throws a counter high kick but Frederick was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu drops his hands momentarily and Frederick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynard Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynard Frederick!
A victorious Reynard Frederick 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 1703 p4p, 5024 weight class) and Hideo Kojima (ranked 102 p4p, 254 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideo Kojima!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojima slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kojima's guard.
Kojima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kojima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kojima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kojima wants to control but Henderson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well.
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojima, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Henderson trying to control the position but Kojima is working away.
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kojima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kojima is wriggling around trying to escape but Henderson has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kojima taps out and Henderson picks up the big win! Great work there by Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Henderson!
After winning the bout, Harry Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cervantes (ranked 1822 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Blessed Barny (ranked 245 p4p, 390 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blessed Barny!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barny misses with a takedown attempt - Cervantes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervantes swivels and escapes.
Cervantes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barny sprawls and moves away.
Barny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cervantes sprawls well. Cervantes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barny gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blessed Barny.
Cervantes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barny fails with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cervantes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cervantes, as that shot connected.
Cervantes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barny on his heels. He'll look to pass Barny's guard now, I'm sure.
Cervantes wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Cervantes passes into half guard.
Barny trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cervantes manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barny takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cervantes dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barny tries to hold on but Cervantes postures up.
Cervantes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barny is rocked!
Cervantes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Barny is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barny and Cervantes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cervantes trying to control the position but Barny is working away.
Barny is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cervantes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barny is trying to maintain the position but Cervantes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cervantes trying to control from half guard but Barny is working away.
Cervantes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cervantes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barny defends it well.
Barny won't allow Cervantes to pass to mount.
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.
Ground and pound from Cervantes.
Cervantes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cervantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Barny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barny won't allow Cervantes to pass to mount.
Cervantes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Cervantes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barny is trying to control but can't.
Cervantes is looking for a kimura but Barny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cervantes to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Barny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cervantes is nestled in close to Barny, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barny is defending against the submission attempts here by Cervantes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cervantes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barny misses with a takedown
and Cervantes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cervantes.
Cervantes is looking to advance position but Barny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cervantes tries to lock up and control but Barny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cervantes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cervantes tries to hold on but Barny pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes working to try and regain half guard.
Cervantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barny can do to turn this around?
Cervantes regains half guard.
Barny is keen to just control but Cervantes is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes is pressing down on Barny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barny slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cervantes has momentary wrist control but Barny slips an elbow through the middle.
Cervantes is looking for a triangle but Barny pushes his legs off easily.
Barny stays in close to Cervantes's body and controls the position.
Cervantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barny trying to control but Cervantes is working from the bottom.
Cervantes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barny defends it easily.
Barny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervantes working for a triangle but Barny defends it easily.
Barny wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Barny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cervantes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barny passes into side control.
Cervantes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is looking for a sweep.
Barny landing strikes.
Cervantes gets back to half guard.
Barny 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.
Barny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cervantes's head.
Cervantes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barny pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cervantes is looking to control Barny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cervantes avoid being mounted?
Cervantes is refusing to be controlled, as Barny sits in half guard.
Cervantes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barny passes into side control!
Cervantes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barny lands a nice short elbow.
Cervantes looking for submissions off his back.
Cervantes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blessed Barny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Barny or perhaps it was just good defense by Cervantes, which made it look bad.
Cervantes throws a hook but Barny avoids it easily.
Cervantes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cervantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barny moves away.
Barny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes loads up on a big right hand but Barny slips the punch.
Barny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cervantes circles away.
Barny tries for a takedown but Cervantes circles away easily
and Cervantes counters with a shoot takedown. Barny fights it but they end up in guard.
Rob Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blessed Barny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barny has momentary wrist control but Cervantes slips an elbow through the middle.
Cervantes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cervantes wants to control from the top but Barny keeps moving.
Barny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cervantes manages to get himself to full guard.
Cervantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cervantes looking for a guillotine here but Barny defends easily.
Cervantes keeping full guard, as Barny tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barny trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes wants to sweep but no luck.
Cervantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cervantes looking for a guillotine here but Barny defends easily.
Barny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes looking for a guillotine here but Barny defends easily.
Cervantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cervantes working for a triangle but Barny defends it easily.
Cervantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cervantes's head.
Barny connects with a couple of short punches.
Cervantes trying to control the position.
Barny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barny connects with a couple of short punches.
Barny with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervantes, not yet.
Cervantes trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barny trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cervantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cervantes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cervantes!
The defeated Blessed Barny had this to say: 'He didnt want to grapple tho'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koto Show (ranked 1386 p4p, 844 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 180 p4p, 113 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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270
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koto Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honkanen misses with a hook
and Show counters with a stiff right hand.
Show cracks Honkanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honkanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Honkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Show misses the jab.
Show lands a big right hand that sends Honkanen crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Honkanen back to his feet!
Honkanen is rocked!
It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honkanen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Show swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koto Show!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keke Kivi (ranked 384 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Kristoffer Wexell (ranked 60 p4p, 171 weight class). Keke Kivi 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoffer Wexell!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kivi does it's job there.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Wexell moved out of range.
Kivi 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.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wexell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wexell's head.
Wexell is rocked!
Kivi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wexell to the canvas! Wexell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kivi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Kivi!
Keke Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 353 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Kofi Ousmane (ranked 45 p4p, 288 weight class). Kranckx Diesel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kofi Ousmane's 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Ousmane!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Ousmane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel leaves Ousmane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ousmane is defended easily by Diesel.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Ousmane.
Diesel drives through and clinches with Ousmane against the cage.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Ousmane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel gets through Ousmane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ousmane tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ousmane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Ousmane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Ousmane wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Ousmane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel!
Diesel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ousmane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ousmane with a couple of short strikes.
Ousmane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ousmane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ousmane has isolated one of Diesel's arms. Diesel looking to fight him off but Ousmane twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Ousmane!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 142 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Millard Masters (ranked 10 p4p, 85 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. Masters has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee calls for Takashi to work.
Takashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masters goes for a takedown attempt but Takashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi blocks a head kick by Masters.
Takashi moves into the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takashi walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masters pinned against the cage. Masters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters throws a low kick but Takashi moves out of range easily.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masters.
Masters throws a body kick that misses
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters!
Takashi trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Takashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face as Takashi controls the position.
Masters is looking for a sweep.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to control but Takashi manages to take his back.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Masters wants to control his opponent's hands but Takashi gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Takashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Masters tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takashi controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Masters has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Takashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takashi successfully pulls guard.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters controlling from the top position.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takashi is looking for a triangle here but Masters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
Takashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takashi defends it well.
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.
Takashi is pressing down on Masters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masters trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi seems keen to control Masters's posture.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takashi's guard.
Masters wants to stand but Takashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Takashi defends the submission attempt.
Takashi actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Takashi clinches with his opponent.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters tries to break free but Takashi pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takashi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Takashi pulls guard.
Masters is looking to work some ground and pound but Takashi has wrist control.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Millard Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takashi controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Takashi looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters throws a combination that misses
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters is trying to keep Takashi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takashi escapes and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Masters is looking for a sweep.
Takashi tries for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking for a sweep.
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.
Masters is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Masters tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Takashi easily slips into full mount!
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takashi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Masters is in real trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masters misses with a looping left.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takashi moves into the clinch.
Masters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takashi prevents it.
Takashi pulls guard.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi trying to control the position.
Takashi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Masters wants to stand but Takashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters throws a right and a left that Takashi avoids nicely.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masters is working for takedown but Takashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Masters drops back looking for a leg! Takashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takashi manages to kick Masters off! Masters jumps back into Takashi's guard.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Masters has his hands clasped together but Takashi extends and breaks Masters's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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